1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Designed and built to return Ford to the SCCA Trans Am Manufacturers’ Championship, the Boss 302 Mustang remains one of the most electrifying racing-homologation specials ever produced. Based on the high-winding new solid-lifter Boss 302 V-8 engine factory-rated at 290 horsepower, the Boss 302 was mandated to be the best-handling American performance car when new by former top GM executive “Bunkie" Knudsen, whose “Boss" nickname inspired the hot new Mustang’s name. Bold, flat-black styling cues were the work of former GM designer Larry Shinoda. Proof of the Boss’ effectiveness came immediately, with four wins in the first five Trans Am races in 1969 and the 1970 series championship. According to marque experts, as few as 1,627 Boss 302s were produced for the inaugural 1969 model year. Accompanied by and Elite Marti Report documenting original data, features and options, this factory Bright Yellow 1969 Mustang Boss 302 was produced four days ahead of schedule on April 25, 1969 and delivered via Ford Motor Company’s Western Canada District Sales Office to Shirley Ford Sales Ltd. In Edmonton, Alberta. The Boss 302 package cost $767 over the basic $3,332 price for a Mustang Sportsroof (Fastback) and consisted of the Boss 302 V-8 engine, Special Handling Suspension, F60x15 Wide Oval Belted Tires, Magnum 500 Styled Steel Wheels, Special Cooling Package, and Functional Front Spoiler. Interestingly, the mandatory close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission was a $229.50 option. Other factory items included a 3.50:1 conventional rear axle, Black vinyl Standard bucket seats, a fold-down Sport Deck rear seat, console, power front disc brakes, AM radio, and tachometer with trip odometer. According to the Marti Report for the car, it is one of just 14 produced with its specific combination of original features and options. As offered, this particularly rare 1969 Boss 302 retains its factory-specified Bright Yellow paint color, with an outstanding refinish performed by Jim Johnston, the renowned body and paint specialist from West Lorne, Ontario. The Black interior remains in factory-correct condition, including the bucket seats and the original-appearing and well-preserved door panels and center console. Gearchanges are accomplished via the Hurst “cue-ball" 4-speed shifter. The potent Boss 302 engine features factory-correct components and finishes, with added performance from a polished Holley double-pumper carburetor underneath the factory-correct air cleaner. The surrounding engine compartment includes factory-correct markings, inspection stickers, and data and instructional stickers. A rare factory rev limiter remains in place. The underbody and suspension is in clean, unmodified, and highly correct OEM appearance throughout, including the Ford 9-inch rear axle and power front disc/rear drum brakes. Rear-window Sport Slats, front and rear spoilers, correct flat black Boss 302 graphics, 15-inch American Racing wheels, and BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires finish if off. Plus HST & registration fees. WE WILL TAKE ANYTHING IN ON TRADE! jason@groganclassics.com

Designed and built to return Ford to the SCCA Trans Am Manufacturers’ Championship, the Boss 302 Mustang remains one of the most electrifying racing-homologation specials ever produced. Based on the high-winding new solid-lifter Boss 302 V-8 engine factory-rated at 290