In 1967, auto manufacturers were focused on creating smaller, more affordable cars, but that didn’t stop some from continuing to lean into the land-yacht trend of super-gliding sedans—we’re looking at you, Imperial!

Whether you’re looking to relive your younger days or you just want to channel some serious retro style, 1967 was a great year for cars. Not sure where to start? That’s what we’re here for! We've compiled this guide to help you find the best cars, trucks, and SUVs of 1967.

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The best cars of 1967

Whether you’re interested in sedans, sports cars, or pickups, these seven vehicles represent 1967’s best.

The best car of 1967: Mercury Cougar

Original MSRP: $2,854 to $4,500

Powertrain: 4.7L V8 with either a two-barrel (200-hp) or a four-barrel (225-hp) carburetor, or a 320-hp 6.4L “Marauder” V8

What makes it special:

The

Mercury Cougar

was named Car of the Year by Motor Trend in 1967 when it debuted as the posh pony car counterpart to the

Ford Mustang

. A key consideration in Motor Trend’s award is a vehicle’s trend-setting capabilities. First-year sales numbers accounting for 40% of all of Lincoln-Mercury’s 1967 sales certainly indicate the Cougar was starting a trend.

The 1967 Cougar was available in two trims—Base or XR-7. The base configuration offered a walnut-grained dash and an instrument panel reminiscent of an Aston Martin. Buyers had their choice of a 200- or 225-hp 4.7L V8. But the XR-7 is where things really got exciting. Sporting the beastly Marauder V8 under the hood, the fully-loaded XR7 could clip off 0-60 in an estimated 5.8 seconds.

The best luxury car of 1967: Imperial (Chrysler) LeBaron

Original MSRP: $6,661

Powertrain: 350-hp 7.2L Wedge-Head OHV V8 with 3-speed TorqueFlite A727 automatic transmission

What makes it special:

The Imperial was a revered luxury sedan under the

Chrysler

umbrella. In 1967, the newly redesigned Imperial was available in the “base” Crown model or the ultra-luxurious LeBaron that shared trims with limousines of the time. The Imperial LeBaron’s body was built for cruising, not cornering—its length was equal to a modern

Hummer H2

. From knife-blade fenders to fender-skirts, styling was aimed at making a statement.

The best SUV of 1967; Best luxury SUV of 1967: Chevrolet Suburban

KBB fair market range: $2,872

Powertrain: 292-305 cu in V6 or 283-396 cu in V8 with 3- or 4-speed manual transmission

What makes it special:

When

Dodge

ceased manufacture of the Town Wagon in 1966, it left only the

Chevrolet Suburban

and the

Plymouth

Fury Suburban to fill the “Suburban Carryall” market. Of the two, the Chevy Suburban wins this category.

The sixth-generation Chevy Suburban was released in 1967. This model put to bed the farm-equipment feel of the carryall, adding hidden hinges, wrapped headliners, low-mounted seats, and smooth-riding suspension. It was the first truck to offer the same bevy of options previously available only in sedans.

The Chevy Suburban’s only real competition was the Plymouth Fury Suburban, which was a station wagon, not a carryall. Even so, the Suburban’s combination of sedan-style options with increased interior room, plus towing and off-road capabilities made it luxurious by way of options if not appointments.

The best family car of 1967: Ford Fairlane

KBB fair market range: $2,300-$2,640

Powertrain: 275-320-hp 200-390 CID six-cylinder, 271-hp 289 CID small-block V8, or 410-425-hp 427 with 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic or standard transmission or 4-speed standard transmission

What makes it special:

Especially in its 500 Station Wagon configuration, the 1967 Ford Fairlane was the quintessential family car. The Fairlane’s smooth, supple ride was paired with power-assisted steering for handling ease. Front bucket seats could be reclined and offered extra padding for comfort. Finally, sound-deadening became a thing as well, with a fully insulated cabin and deep-pile carpet on the floor.

The best sports car of 1967: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427

KBB fair market range: $4,240

Powertrain: 430-hp 427 V8 with 2-speed Powerglide or 3- or 4-speed manual

What makes it special:

Voted Best All-Around Car of 1967 by readers of Car and Driver, the

Corvette Stingray 427

is nothing less than a force of nature. A new carburetion system offered smooth engine response unparalleled by other sports sedans of the time. Lightweight construction made for supple handling and wide, low-profile tires mated with all-independent suspension led to superior cornering and responsiveness.

The best truck of 1967: Chevy C/K

KBB fair market range: $2,408

Powertrain: 153-hp 4.79L inline-six

What makes it special:

In 1967, the new “Action Line” of

Chevrolet C/K

trucks added comfort and convenience features previously available only in sedans. Gone were the perch-like stool seats and stripped-down metal interiors of old. Replacing them, the new C/K lineup offered a plush bench seat or individual seats with a center console. Available options were aimed at multi-purpose use rather than work-truck durability, which led to increased sales as personal-use vehicles.

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What cars came out in 1967?

1967 was a year of innovation for many American car manufacturers. From the seemingly indestructible Plymouth Valiant

The end of the millennium brought lots of new things to the automotive industry, from BMW’s first SUV to two of the cheapest, pluckiest subcompact cars ever sold in the US. Check out the table below to see some of the best cars that came out in 1967.

Model	Vehicle type	Engine	Original MSRP	Notes
AMC (Rambler) Rebel	midsize sedan	3.8L V6 to 5.6-L V8	$2,420 to $2,710	Set absolute record of 30 hours for the long-distance Baja endurance run
Chevrolet Camaro	pony car	3.8-L inline-six, or 4.9-L, 5.0L, 5.4L, 5.7L, or 6.5L V8	$2,450 to $2,572	Built to compete with the Ford Mustang
Mercury Cougar	pony car	4.7L to 7.0L V8	$2,854 to $4,500	Motor Trend’s Car of the Year for 1967
Mercury Marquis	full-size sedan	6.7L Marauder V8 or 7.0L Super Marauder V8	$3,989 to $5,100	Counterpart to the Ford LTD
Plymouth GTX	muscle car	7.2L V8 Super Commando 440 or 7.0L Hemi V8	$3,178	positioned as “the gentleman’s muscle car”
Pontiac Firebird	pony car	3.8L inline-six, 5.3L V8, 6.6L V8	$2,666 to $2,903	another competitor for the Ford Mustang

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What was the most popular car in 1967?

The Chevy Camaro topped the sales charts in 1967.

What was the fastest car in 1967?

The Dodge Coronet 500 was the fastest car of 1967. The 426 Hemi rated 425-hp with 490 lb-ft of torque and could run a quarter-mile in 13.90 seconds.

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