16 pictures (3 cars) found: model of "Base", roof type of "hardtop", exterior color of "purple"
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(from page 4 of the 1967 Collection)
This is an original Purple Metallic 1967 Mustang hardtop owned by Curly Long from Indiana. It was our featured Attitude Of The Week starting 10-5-08. Curly purchased the car from its second owner in 2004 - who knew little about the car's history. Curly sent a sample of the original paint to Marti Autoworks who provided him with the color and color code - Purple Metallic, color code M3203-A. Curly adds, "I've talked to the folks at Marti Autoworks about the car and they are aware of only one other '67 Mustang painted Purple Metallic (it is in Iowa). The car was ordered into Chicago and was an 'Order Type: Fleet". I am currently working with the Village Manager in Lombard, Illinois concerning the car. They are called 'Lilac Town' and have or had a fleet of purple cars. We are trying to determine if my car was ever a part of their fleet or the personal car of one of the city officials." If you can offer Curly any assistance with the origins of his car, please comment below.
(from page 4 of the 1967 Collection)
Here is Curly with his Purple Metallic 1967 Mustang hardtop.
(from page 4 of the 1967 Collection)
Purple Metallic 1967 Mustang hardtop, left rear view.
(from page 4 of the 1967 Collection)
Purple Metallic 1967 Mustang hardtop, left side view with the door open.
(from page 4 of the 1967 Collection)
Curly's Purple Metallic 1967 Mustang hardtop during restoration. Looks like the body has just been painted. The body work was done during the winter of 2006-07.
(from page 4 of the 1967 Collection)
This past summer, Curly, pulled the engine, cleaned, bead blasted, and repainted all the parts to the original color and condition.
(from page 4 of the 1967 Collection)
The engine turned upright and painted blue.
(from page 26 of the 1968 Collection)
Erik from British Columbia is trying to find out more about this Special Order purple painted 1968 Mustang hardtop (and possibly also a Cougar) that was built early 1968 and ordered in BC, Canada (DSO B7, blank paint code). The paint appears to be Ford WT9083 special order purple paint which was used in the
Rainbow of Colors - West Coast promotion but we have found no evidence of this promotion further north than the Salt Lake City area. The paint is over a metallic blue but the purple paint is painted everywhere as usually done by the factory when the trim is all off (we've seen other factory special painted Mustangs with a different color underneath). Erik, who owns this car, has a friend in BC who owns a Cougar with the same paint.
Contact us or Erik if you know of others or have any ideas.
(from page 26 of the 1968 Collection)
Here is a closer look at that special order purple paint.
(from page 26 of the 1968 Collection)
Back fender showing the special order purple paint.
(from page 26 of the 1968 Collection)
Good shot of the special order purple paint on the door.
(from page 26 of the 1968 Collection)
The paint is everywhere, even under the vinyl roof; but vinyl roofs were a common dealer added option.
(from page 53 of the 1968 Collection)
Oh my, check out this 1968 Salt Lake City
Rainbow of Colors Mustang hardtop in special order purple! The photo looks like a painting. Jayme owns this car and is getting ready for restoration. It has the optional J-code, 230hp, 302ci 4V V8 under the hood, GT side stripe, full wheel covers, parchment interior trim, C4 automatic transmission, and of course special purple paint. We have been looking for the purple paint that has been listed in ads for the Rainbow of Colors promotion, and this one shows it off. We think it is Ford special paint code WT9083 (see the door data tag photo for a non-faded view of this paint). This amazing car and great photo is our Attitude of the Week starting July 9th, 2022.
(from page 53 of the 1968 Collection)
Close up of the passenger side front fender showing off the 302ci fender badge. The hub caps and side stripe is more visible from the other side photo.
(from page 54 of the 1968 Collection)
This view shows off the GT style side stripe and hub cap wheel discs.
(from page 54 of the 1968 Collection)
Door data tag and non-faded original purple special order paint is captured in this photo. The VIN number indicates the J-code 302ci V8. 65A for 2 door hardtop body style, blank paint code indicating a special order paint, 2U interior trim of parchment standard bucket seats, 21C scheduled build date of March 21, 1968, 73 district code (DSO) of Salt Lake City with a special order code of 3060, 5 3.00:1 standard differential, and W C4 automatic transmission. See our purple mustang page for all the special order purple paint shades available at the time. We think this is Ford special code WT9083.
