The 1967 Mustang is an iconic muscle car that has stood the test of time. In this episode of /BIG MUSCLE, we take a look at a ’67 Mustang Fastback that epitomizes what the ’60s muscle car was all about. The car belongs to a gentleman named Greg Smith, and it’s a drag car that was built to go down the 1320 as fast as it can.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the ’67 Mustang Fastback and all of its features that make it a true classic. From its massive Currie nine-inch rear to its 393 Windsor stroker engine, we’ll explore everything there is to know about this beautiful machine.
The Mustang Fastback
The 1967 Mustang Fastback is a beautiful car that was designed for performance. It’s not a canyon carver or a high-end performance machine that you would take out on the freeway. Instead, it’s built to go down the 1320 as fast as it can. The Mustang Fastback was originally introduced in 1965, and it quickly became one of the most popular muscle cars on the road.
The ’67 Mustang Fastback that we’re looking at today is pretty much the same car that you saw in the movie “Bullitt,” except this car is a drag car. It belongs to Greg Smith, and when he first got the car, he knew he had something special. The car is a perfect example of what a muscle car should be – powerful, fast, and loud.
The Owner’s Story
Greg Smith is the owner of this ’67 Mustang Fastback, and he’s had it for quite some time. When he first saw the car, he knew he had to have it. The car is a drag car, and it was built to go down the 1320 as fast as it can.
Greg has kept the car pretty much stock, except for a few modifications. He added a new hood scoop and a roll cage, and he put in a new carpet. Other than that, the car is pretty much the same as it was when he got it. Greg considers himself the caretaker of the car, and he doesn’t want to change it. He likes it just the way it is.
Design and Features
The ’67 Mustang Fastback is a beautiful car that was designed for performance. It’s not a car that was designed to be a showpiece or a luxury car. Instead, it was built to go fast and look good doing it.
One of the first things you notice about the car is the Fenton slotted wheels. The front wheels are 3 and 1/2 inches wide, and the rear wheels are 15 by 10 and 1/2 inches with drag slicks on them. The wheels were designed to make the car hook up and go.
The car runs with no front sway bar, which means that when you go into a corner, you have to take it a little easy. The front width of the tires is like a motorcycle tire. The car has a massive Currie nine-inch rear in it with 4:10 gears, which means it’s made to take a lot of power.
Conclusion
Overall, the 1967 Mustang California Drag ‘Stang is a perfect example of what muscle cars were all about in the 60s. This car was built for one purpose, to go down the drag strip as fast as possible. The owner of the car, Greg Smith, has done an excellent job of preserving the car’s history and keeping it as close to its original state as possible. This car is not just a showpiece, it’s a car that is meant to be driven, and the experience of driving it is like no other. If you ever get the chance to drive a muscle car like this, take the opportunity, you won’t regret it.