Summary

This highly restored, real-deal Ford Mustang Boss 302 is powered by a date-code-correct 302ci engine block and a 4-speed manual transmission. Documented with the original dealer invoice and owners' card.

Details

Ford's performance machine, the Boss 302, was a direct competitor to Chevrolet's Camaro Z/28, offering more performance on a reduced-weight chassis. It proved its worth on the track, winning the SCCA 1970 Trans-Am Racing Series. It was equally popular in the showroom, offering customers a vehicle just as comfortable on the road as it was on the track. In the February 1970 issue, Car and Driver further praised the Boss's street manners, stating, 'It is quiet and exudes quality, very much like an expensive European GT car. The stiff suspension and high shock absorber control give it a very purposeful feel, and because the body doesn't quiver or rattle when you hit a bump, the overall impression is most satisfying.' Under the hood, the Boss's high output 302i V8 was said to produce 290hp at 4600 rpm, and actual output was estimated to be far higher. Ford spared no expense to ensure this would be a Trans-Am-worthy power plant, installing new 'dry-deck' Cleveland-style heads with 2.19-inch intake valves and 1.71 exhaust valves, solid lifters, an aluminum high-riser manifold, super-high-flow Holley 4-barrel carburetor, high-capacity dual-point ignition, 4-bolt central-main bearing caps, cross-drilled forged crankshaft and special pistons. This 2017 AACA National First Prize winner comes documented with the original dealer invoice, owners' card and Marti Report. Restored sparing no expense, its correct factory replacement 302ci V8 engine block is housed a highly detailed engine bay with an added Shaker hood and a 4-speed wide-ratio manual transmission. It was restored to its factory colors of Grabber Blue with black Clarion Knit/Corinthian high-back vinyl bucket seats and comes well-optioned with fold-down rear sport deck seats, rear deck spoiler, Traction-Lok differential, optional 3.5 axle ratio, Sport Slats, power steering, AM radio, Decor Group, Magnum 500 chrome wheels, tachometer and trip odometer.