Vehicle Description
This 1967 Ford Mustang Lone Star Limited 'Bluebonnet Special' is
one of those rare pieces of American vintage motoring that
collectors dream of. For those of you not familiar with the Lone
Star Limited, it was a 1967-only Mustang coupe developed by Ford as
part of a regional initiative to combat increased competition from
Chevrolet and Dodge. Maybe you've heard of the California Special
Mustang, or even the Colorado-exclusive High-Country Mustang, both
of which Ford developed on a limited basis as part of the same
marketing initiative. Those special edition cars are rare and very
valuable in their own right, but even they don't quite capture the
exclusivity of this lovely Bluebonnet. With only 175 of these Lone
Stars ever produced for Texas dealers, this beautifully restored
coupe is truly among the top contenders for A-list status in the
Mustang world.
The Lone Star Limited edition cars were only produced as hardtop
coupes, and they were specifically built by Ford at the request of
powerful Texas dealers. These dealerships were fighting with rather
soft sales of the Mustang and wanted promotional vehicles just like
the California Specials being issued out West. As a direct result,
the Bluebonnets were born to represent the great state of Texas
inside several top showrooms in the state. The upgrades were purely
cosmetic, but nevertheless the look was a hit, featuring a GT-hood
with built-in turn signal indicators, stylish rocker panel
moldings, dealer-installed Lone Star Limited emblems made in the
shape of Texas, styled steel wheels, an upgraded interior, and most
memorable of all: the Bluebonnet Blue paint. This special-order
paint color (note the blank entry for color code on the door tag)
was meant to match the Texas state flower, and it was immediately
popular both in Texas and abroad. This particular Lone Star
accurately embodies that original look, with a faithful, very
high-quality repaint done to a high standard, along with shiny
chrome and brightwork that really pops under our lights. With only
very minor imperfections to speak of, the restorers took their time
researching and getting this build exactly right, resulting in a
2-year project that turned out this spectacular car. All the
correct Lone Star bits are still present and accounted for, and
because of all the attention this Pony garners you should be
prepared to explain the car more thoroughly to the people who
aren't quite sure what they're looking at, although everyone seems
to agree that this is a very special Mustang.
The completely restored interior is pretty much the same as what
you'd find in other Mustang coupes, but that's always a good thing,
since in 1967 Ford was hitting on all eight cylinders in the design
department. Personally, we really love combination of light blue
bodywork and two-tone blue buckets, which gives the car a very
upscale air, and allows for the Texas-only theme to continue
throughout the interior. The steering wheel is a beautiful, ornate
piece that adds a luxurious flavor to the Mustang, and it's in
fantastic condition. According to the Marti Report, the original
Dallas dealer took it easy on options (although there weren't a ton
available in 1967 anyway), but it includes a special edition
vinyl-covered shifter for the Cruise-O-Matic below that's mated to
the V8 under the hood (a portion of the 175 total Bluebonnets were
offered as six cylinder Sprints, making this V8 highly desirable),
seatbelts, and factory A/C, making this car easy to drive
regularly. The gauges appear to be the original units and are in
excellent condition, and modest upgrades include a digital
reproduction of a Mustang-issued Jenson AM/FM/Cassette player in
the dash along with a middle console that provides extra storage
and two cup holders in between the front seats. Open the rear deck
lid and you'll find an impeccably restored, standard coupe trunk
that houses a full-size spare, with no issues hiding under the
correct plaid mats.
The engine is a C-code 289 V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor, and in
the lightweight coupe, it's a great performer. Rebuilt along with
the rest of the restoration only 1,020 miles ago, we strongly
believe it to be the car's original motor, but because Ford did not
stamp VINs on their blocks back then, there is no way to 100%
confirm this claim. Open the hood and you'll find an expertly
detailed engine bay that's been properly maintained and shows off
its Lone Star Limited original chrome air cleaner and correct
"Powered by Ford" matching valve covers. Even the little stuff is
right, including the Ford windshield washer bag, the A/C
compressor, and all the proper engine bay decals are where they're
supposed to be. It runs extremely well and makes great torque, and
the 3-speed automatic transmission shifts unobtrusively. Out back
there's a 9-inch with 2.79 gears inside, so this Bluebonnet is an
easy cruiser on the highway. The H-pipe dual exhaust system is
newer as well and sounds great, and the undercarriage and all the
components underneath are nice enough to show off with mirrors.
Styled steel wheels were part of the Lone Star package and
currently wear 205/70/14 Goodyear radials in place of the
factory-issued whitewalls.
An incredibly rare footnote in Mustang history, the Lone Star
Limited Bluebonnet Special is one of those cars that few will
recognize, but everyone will understand is something unique. This
beautifully restored example has been featured in magazines, won
lots of shows, and is offered with a Marti Report, its original
window sticker, and owner's manuals. They don't get much more
exclusive than this. Call today!
