This dusty 1970 Mustang Fastback is a Boss 302 clone, and it does have a few needs. However, it does appear to be a rust-free classic, and returning it to the road might not be difficult. It has received a few engine upgrades, so it should offer pretty respectable performance levels to its next owner. The Fastback is located in Savannah, Tennessee, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding is sitting at a very modest $16,850, and the reserve has been met.
The seller doesn’t indicate how long he has owned the Candyapple Red Mustang, but he does say that it has remained garage-kept the whole time. The buyer is set to reap the dividends of this because this appears to be a rust-free classic. The owner provides some limited shots of the vehicle’s underside, and it is about as clean as you could hope to find. There is the occasional dusting of surface corrosion but no evidence of penetrating rust. The story is similar when you look at the panels because they look remarkable for a 1st Generation Mustang. There might be a small spot just on the edge of the passenger-side rear wheel opening, but the rest of the lower sections look to be sound. The paint is showing some signs of wear-and-tear, but it is still presentable. However, there is no doubt that a repaint would make it really “pop.” The external trim and the glass show no signs of problems, while the Sport Slats and rear spoiler add a sense of purpose to the exterior.
Under the Mustang’s hood, we find a 351ci Windsor V8. This motor has been slotted in place of the vehicle’s original F-Code 302 and would undoubtedly produce more than 210hp. This 351 has been bolted to a 4-speed manual transmission, while the owner believes that the rear end is a 3.50 open unit. Depending on the build specifications, the Windsor should be pumping out somewhere around 290hp. However, the addition of a 780 Holley carburetor and a set of headers could push this figure higher. That means that it should be capable of covering the ¼ mile in somewhere around 14.5 seconds. The news here is not as positive as it could be, because the engine doesn’t currently run. The owner says that it seems to crank slowly and doesn’t show any signs of wanting to fire. He isn’t keen to try any harder because the Mustang has been sitting for a while. He believes that the fuel system should be cleaned before anyone proceeds any further. If I were to buy this, I might be inclined to slot in another starter and solenoid. This wouldn’t be the first classic that I have come across with these symptoms. Sometimes if the starter is on the way out, it will suck so much from the battery that there isn’t sufficient power to create an ignition spark. If that’s the case, then this could be an easy fix.
The Mustang’s interior looks okay, but it does have a few weak points. The first thing that the buyer would need to do would be to perform a deep clean because that can make a huge difference. The carpet looks a little worn on the driver’s side, but I wouldn’t touch that before cleaning it. The rest of the trim seems promising, as do the dash and pad. An aftermarket stereo has been slotted in place of the original radio, and the surrounding trim is missing. This is not an issue because not only is a new trim included in the sale, but so is a new gauge cluster. That should go a long way towards making this interior look stunning once again.
Even after so many years of involvement in the classic car scene, sometimes a vehicle will come along that has me scratching my head. This 1970 Mustang Fastback is just such a car. I know that it isn’t a numbers-matching classic, and I accept that it doesn’t run or drive. However, it is a classic with a load of potential, and it is a 1st Generation Mustang that isn’t riddled with rust. With those thoughts in mind, I’m amazed that the bidding has been so sluggish. It initially opened at $15,500, and it has taken more than 2-days and seven bids to reach its current level. Unless bidding begins to liven-up soon, this has the potential to sell for a relative pittance. If you are searching for a Mustang to park in your garage, I think that this is an auction that would be worth watching.
This car was previously featured on January 5th, during that auction it reached a high bid of just over $20,000, but it appears the sale fell through. I’d rather have the white 1970 Mustang fastback featured earlier this week, it was an honest car, compared to this one. This has striping that says BOSS 302, but is at best a poor representation of a clone. I’d much rather have a de-emblemed car with neutral color paint than drive a clone.
Steve R
Why is it sticking its tongue out at us?
to me it looked like toilet paper stuck to its butt.
That would be stuck to its tire.
Red stripe Mach 1 seats??
Seems like it should be made into a Mach 1 rather than Boss 302
Already overpriced.
How is it “overpriced” if this is the current number willing buyers have bid it to?
Eric B. I understand your thought as to how something can be overpriced yet have an price somebody is willing to pay but maybe it would be better to go ask your question to those that once bought baseball cards or Beanie Babies. In meantime, no offense but I will side with Jackie.
I thought the first generation ended in 1966?
Strangely enough, the first generation ended in ’73 even though the car changed 4 times. Go figure…
If I cant see the license plate how can I figure out who owns this non engine matching wanna be Boss 302, where it is exactly, and go and steal it?
The leftover ’69 Shelbies that became ’70s got extra stripes on the hood that were sometimes different colors than the ones on the side.
Could there have been a factory mistake boss stang made similar to this if say the assembly line ran out of white stripes halfway though, but had black avail – or vice versa?
1970 Boss 302 stripes were made by 3M and were reflective, black that turned white with light.
Oops halfway THROUGH