Summary

Spectacular example. Fully documented. High-show-quality correct restoration. Desirable Calypso Coral color and Shaker hood. With the last owner from 1976-2022. Powered by an original 302 V8 engine and 4-speed manual transmission.

Details

One of only 7,014 Boss 302s built in 1970, this outstanding Ford Mustang Boss 302 is an outstanding example of an iconic muscle car. This car checks all the boxes for the true aficionado. It's listed in the 1969-70 Boss 302 Registry. As the Marti Auto Works Report and original Ford invoice (Lois Eminger Report) document, this car was ordered with a Calypso Coral exterior, a Black Rhino/Corinthian vinyl bucket-seat interior and the following options: rear deck spoiler, F60x15 belted tires with raised white letters, tachometer, AM/FM radio, 4-speed wide-ratio manual transmission and Traction-Lok differential. Only 866 examples were painted Calypso Coral. This car was built at Metuchen on June 26, 1970. The order type was labeled as a 'Sales Vehicle' for the Ford Motor Company Buffalo District Sales Office. It was shipped to Colonial Ford located in Tonawanda, NY, where the Ford employee took delivery of his personal car on August 17, 1970. The car was purchased from the Ford employee in 1976 by Gary Duprez of Smithtown, NY. The Ford employee left the Ford Motor Company and started working for a local Toyota dealership, where Gary would see it parked. One day Gary noticed it had a 'For Sale' sign in the window and he bought it. Gary put the car into storage when he went away to college. At that time his friend was working at Smithtown Ford and offered him parts at cost. Gary knew he was keeping the car for a long time, so he bought everything that he could. In the late '90s Gary decided to do a high-quality correct restoration. The car retains most of its original sheet metal and a new OEM Shaker hood. The body panel fitment is excellent and extremely straight. The car was refinished in its original color of Calypso Coral paint. The paintwork is incredible and was recently detailed to a brilliant shine. Every piece of glass is either NOS or brand-new Carlite. Every piece of chrome is NOS and came out of a Ford box. Some examples of NOS parts include the antenna, windshield wiper arms, side-vent window trim, hood trim, front grille trim, grille, center grille emblem, front spoiler, door handles, bumpers, front directional signal assemblies, trunk letters, gas cap, reverse lights and wheels. The car sits on the correct Goodyear Polyglas F60x15 raised-white-letter tires. The gorgeous interior was completely restored in its original color. The beautifully painted trunk compartment is equipped with a factory-style trunk mat, spare tire, tools and inflator. The engine compartment is highly detailed and very correct. The car is powered by an original 302-4V Boss V8 engine that was completely rebuilt and runs excellent. The engine was factory rated with 290hp and 290 ft/lbs of torque. The original water pump and alternator were both rebuilt. The distributor cap is an original Autolite NOS part and it's equipped with an Autolite Group 24 battery. The engine is coupled to an original 4-speed wide-ratio manual transmission and original Traction-Lok rear axle with 3.50 gears. The undercarriage is also highly detailed throughout and very correct. This car is a multiple award-winner and was most recently selected for Best of Show by John Clor from Ford Motor Company's Performance Division. It was selected by Ford Motor Company and photographed by Dan Lyons for the Official Mustang Calendar. Gary Duprez, the proud owner of car for 46 years from 1976-2022, has served as a Concours Judge for the Boss 302 Class at several Shelby American Car Club Conventions. Other documentation includes the original owner's manual, a letter from Lois Eminger referencing the VIN dated 1990, 13 New York registrations ranging from 1979-2022, receipts from 1994 and 1995, an insurance policy from 1999, safety inspection from 2005 and tons of original marketing material. This car was recently serviced and detailed, which is documented with an invoice that is included. From the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.