The Boss 429 was a special Ford Mustang model only offered in 1969 and 1970. Production numbers were low, and fewer than 500 were built in 1970. Its 429 cubic inch V8 was conservatively rated at 375 horsepower, and the one in the seller’s car is said to be stock, although rebuilt. A restoration of sorts seems to have been done on this 1970 vehicle, but it’s not 100% finished. Located in Hunlock Creek, Pennsylvania, this car’s VIN decodes as the real thing, and it’s available here on eBay for…….drum roll……$200,000.
Ford’s successful Mustang was experiencing a decline in sales in the late 1960s, due mostly to a flood of competition and the market becoming saturated. They rolled out three new models in 1969 – the Mach 1, Boss 302, and Boss 429. The latter was the baddest Mustang before or since and probably cost its owners a small fortune when it came to insurance premiums (which were on the rise for muscle cars). The Boss 429 helped introduce the engine to the NASCAR world, and in the two years, just 1,358 copies were sold for street use.
Considering the seller’s asking price, the description that encompasses a decent selection of photos is minimal. We’re told the seller has the alternator, but not the bracket. And perhaps the shifter and clutch linkage isn’t complete for the 4-speed manual transmission. Though the car is said to have 56,000 miles, the engine is freshly rebuilt and still in the break-in period. No mods were made to the 429, which we assume is numbers-matching from the paperwork provided.
Both the tranny and rear end have also been rebuilt. And the seats have been redone. The paint looks new, but it doesn’t seem to have a great deal of luster (or is it me?). If you’re looking for a rare muscle car and have $200k to spend, is this the one you would go after?
Title shown indicates M code 351 four barrel.
I have the ability, and I am a Mustang fan, but the Boss 429 is not a car I would choose. My BMW M3 was a homologation special, which this was also, but the M3 is genuinely fun to drive on the street. These were not.
The 1969–1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 struggled with poor low-end torque, severe engine overheating, and front-heavy handling due to its massive, tightly packed NASCAR-derived engine. Street versions were choked by restrictive emissions equipment, small carburetors, and log exhaust manifolds, resulting in disappointing performance for its “Boss” moniker, often requiring significant owner modification to reach its 500+ hp potential.
For the asking price the car should be better, the paint is not great, or is it just the picture? It should be completely perfect, not needing anything but your ass in the seat. Also, if It’s a true boss and I were selling I would
D take it to one of the auctions.
With a car like this i would think a little more car would be given on the paint job there is over spray on the tires. For this kind of money it just looks like the paint was a quick and rushed job. For an asking price of almost a quarter million dollars better pictures and wiping the over spray off the tires would make a big difference.
They’re kidding with that price, right? I guess he figures if he finds a sucker, he won’t have to keep selling truck parts.
The seller is dreaming, or watched too many auctions. Many body panels do not line up.