Playing with a classic Ford Mustang is always something one needs to approach with caution. After all, a big name like the Boss 302 and proper racing driver connections aren’t always a home run for the collector lot. As such, one could always contend with something that was tantalizingly restored and call it a day.
But if there’s even an itch for a little more, one could also take into consideration this 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302. It is on dealer consignment from the same outlet that recently approached us with a subtle 1971 Mach 1 for a little SportsRoof, first-generation facelift glory.
This example doesn’t sport the rather oddball modifications brought upon the Mustang upgrade. Still, it’s also just as quick to stand out in a crowd thanks not only to the cool-looking yellow and black Boss 302 attire but also the recent raft of enhancements it went through.
Because the original Boss series isn’t exactly easy (or cheap) to come by, this 1970 unit is actually a clone (a.k.a. a tribute car) that has only seen the road for 4,218 miles (6,788 km) since the owner took on the inherent difficulties associated with recreating the iconic version from a lesser ‘Stang.
It seems the project succeeded very well indeed, judging by the pristine looks of the Boss 302 tribute and the lengthy specification sheet for this particular custom build. It’s fully incorporated into the description provided by the seller, but let’s sprinkle in some of the highlights for good measure.
We could start with the stripe package that doesn’t emulate the original since the builder wanted to showcase his own personality. Then we could add the contrasting, blacked-out rear valance tucked in between the taillights and proudly wearing the Shelby Cobra badge.
Inside, the contrasting black upholstery is present just about everywhere, including the neat front bucket seats, the door cards, or the dual-pod design of the dashboard. The instrument cluster, on the other hand, comes with a white-background set of Ultra-Lite II gauges, and in between the driver and passenger resides a Hurst T-bar shifter.
And don’t even get us started with the mechanical modifications because we’d go on and on for hours. Kidding, but it’s easy to get the point: the buyer gets a rebuilt and enhanced Boss 302 engine, MagnaFlow exhaust, Fatman Customs chassis, Willwood brakes, Tremec T-56, Ford nine-inch limited slip rear end, and much more.
It’s true, the build comes with a $64,900 price tag that’s probably worthy of the investment, but given the customizations, it would have been entirely fishy for this Mustang to go up for sale on the cheap, right?
Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution. Full profile
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