The 1969-70 Boss 302 was the Ford Mustang’s answer to the Chevy Camaro Z/28. Both were developed to allow the pony cars to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am division. SCCA rules at the time limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches, so both manufacturers came out with a high-performance 302. The seller offers what appears to be a freshly restored 1970 Boss 302, but doesn’t mention numbers matching or whether it could be a clone using a regular Mustang fastback. Located in Seattle, Washington, this tricked-up beauty is available here on craigslist for $48,500. Yet another interesting tip brought to us by “Curvette.”
Ford produced 1,628 Boss 302s in 1969 using the newly restyled Mustang fastback. The company got more ambitious in 1970 and sold 7,013 copies of the Boss 302 (they also had a Boss 429 model). The Boss 302 did not use the grocery getter 302 V8 from regular Mustangs. This one was rated at nearly one horsepower per cubic inch (290), but followers believe the output was understated for insurance reasons. The rated torque used the same number, 290 lb.-ft. The extra oomph can be attributed to canted valves and solid lifters. All of this was flanked by a race-tuned suspension.
While the seller says this 1970 Mustang comes with a Marti Report, no image of it is provided to confirm that this is a real-deal Boss. The listing doesn’t boast about the Boss 302 at all, calling it a “Fast Back” offered by a private seller, not a dealer. The odometer reading is 8,000, but it is since Day 1, since the restoration, or perhaps 108,000 miles since these gauges didn’t go past 99,999 miles in those days. The engine uses 351 heads and a “mild cam” along with a C6 transmission (wouldn’t a 4-speed be more desirable?).
The white paint is brand new with no reference to any bodywork that may have been needed. The black interior is also new, and an aftermarket steering wheel is employed. A “high-end” stereo is there to provide cruising tunes that the car may drown out when it’s fully engaged. The resale values on real Boss 302s can top six figures, so this one could be a bargain if everything adds up.
I could be wrong Dixon, but I thought the Boss only left the factory 🏭 with a 4sp.
Just saw the ad on FB, some guy knew right away this is not real, yes no automatics, should not have hood pins, the scoop is wrong and many other things he pointed out is wrong.
Looks great if it is the real deal. To me it does not look white, more of a creme color. You guys are on it, posted 5 hours ago!!
I’d think it’s a clone, there was no reference to BOSS 302 anywhere in the ad. Add to that the automatic transmission, hood scoop, incorrect stripes and the price, it would be a mistake to assume it real. I wouldn’t want something that is obviously a clone and the endless questions/comments that would follow it wherever it went. Better to have a de-emblemed Mustang fastback than a glaring fake.
Steve R
No, not a Boss 302… on top of all that is not true Boss, no auto ever, ever, ever made with that motor. Only 4 speed. This one has Windsor heads not the big Cleveland’s heads.
No rev limiter on driver side of engine bay, fake scoop never on a Boss 302. Modified Mustang with Boss stickers/stripes.
Would have been better as simply a nice, modified mustang without those misleading stripes.
100% right i was going to say that, typical used car dealer
Couldn’t agree more. The only scoop on the Boss was a Skaker. No Cleveland heads and other Boss items. No 4 speed and no VIN listed as a G code.
Oh look, a Frankenstang!
I think, if it did not have the Boss 302-style stripes, or even if it had the stripes without the “Boss 302” cut-out, many of us would be fine with it. In other words, if it was portrayed as a nicely restored Fastback with various modifications.
And by the way: if the seller has a Marti Report, always always always show it.
Bob, the seller didn’t show the Marti Report because it would tell a buyer what the car really is. Obviously they’re hoping somebody will look at the price and buy it thinking they’re getting a real one for a fraction of the price that a real one would sell for. If it’s too good to be true, that’s because it is. Buyer beware.
Overall looks nice to me if not looking for an original this looks like a nice ride …
I would not be surprised if it left the factory in 1970 with a 302-2 engine and a flat hood. Somebody spend money to fool us into thinking its a BOSS 302. Never a Automatic!!! I am a Mopar guy and I know the difference. 69-70 BOSS models are my favorite Ford products. Yes it would be better to show with out the strips and telling us its a modified 70 Mustang. Sorry to say … Only a fool will be departed with his or her money!! 🐻🇺🇸
The ad says it is a Mustang Fastback. The price says it is a nicely restored Mustang Fastback. The stripe is slightly misleading, but is easily dismissed. It appears to be a very nice car that is a good value as I don’t think you could take and restore one for anywhere near this price.
I agree to ditch the Boss 302 call out as you will be explaining the discrepancies forever. I really think the color looks sharp.
Not a Boss! Hard to believe someone would spend this much time and $$ and fail to swap the transmission. These were touted as the first production vehicles to leave the factory with the iconic Hurst T-handle shifter that most of on here have grabbed a few times in our lives.
Clearly not a Boss car. No Cleveland heads, never had an automatic. I bet no “G” in the vin. But please call me if it has a “Z” in the vin by mistake! Hahahaa
At first glance, I thought “what a smokin’ deal for a Boss 302”, and then I read all the comments. As I am not a Ford guy, I don’t know if the price is right, even for what it actually is. Does appear to be in nice condition though, so I suppose that I will leave the final analysis to someone who knows more about Mustang values that me.
Lots of scammers on Craigslist these days and people have to be very careful about cars that are priced too far below the current maket values even though the seller lists a phone number and possible location. Most times if you ask where you can inspect the car there’ll be some excuse, like it’s in storage and I’m deployed in the military overseas, like I have experienced on more than one ocassion. I think we all know this is a nicely done clone. Actual ownership is a whole different problem
I got a little excited as 69/70 Boss and Mach 1’s are some of my absolute favorites. The (hood area) stripes did not look correct and C6?
This car reeks of fish! Pull the stripes and Boss decals off and drive it. Once again…I wouldn’t lay out almost 50K for a bootleg…or pardon me a “Tribute” car.
well not even close to being a real Boss 302 here whats wrong besides the stripes:
Radiator is wrong thats a dead give away, no renforced shock towers, horns are wrong, only came with 4 speeds, never had a hood mount thats on it know, I will stop there!
where’s the Marti papers??? look like some funny business
Looking at the Craigslist ad he must of changed it. It just says mustang fast back. Nice looking car and most likely a nice driver. 48K is a bit much for it. More like a $25k car
You guys are usually better than this. Even the owner knows it’s NOT a Boss 302, and itcrazy on your part to go on and on that it could be.
The 1967-70 Camaro Z-28 was Chubbies answer to the SCCA B production winning Shelby GT-350 in 1965, 1966, and 1967. Typical Shi*rolet, late to the show.
Not late enough to stop Mark Donahue and the Z-28 from winning the Trans Am driver and manufacturer Trans Am title in ’68 and ’69.
And Ford wins again in ’70. 4-2, and if you discount Penske’s magic, maybe not that even. He even made AMC a winner in ’71. Maybe we shouldn’t count ’65 or ’66, since there were no Camaros; Like I said C-crap playing catch up again. Ford economy car for ’60 – Falcon; C economy car Chevy II catches up in ’62. Ford mid-size for ’62 – Fairlane; C mid-size Chevelle catches up in ’64. Ford sporty car for ’65 – Mustang; C sporty car Camaro catches up in ’67. And C-crap finally caught up with the ’58 Thunderbird personal luxury with what some pundits called the C-Bird, the ’70 Monte Carlo
A Mustang Sportsroof wearing poorly draped apon fancy dress.Asking half(nowadays) genuine BOSS 302 money for a 20,000 dollar tops car.A basic Sportsroof with a 302 ..is a 20k car unless it’s a special edition such as the Grabber’s etc.
I think anybody in the market would buy all the Sportsroofs in this condition that they could, for $20k. Tell me where these wonderful deals are please :-)
YEAH………….Me too. I’ll take all I can find in that condition for 20 grand !
Oook, not a boss 302. Silly goose.
Nice enough restoration, though maybe a bit pricy.
My thought is why all that work & then an automatic?
He doesn’t claim it’s a Boss. If it was, you better believe he would say so and double the price!
they may not claim it to be the elephant in the room is that it has BOSS 302 slapped on it. so average joe thinks it is. take the stripes off and all debating whether it is or not is over. just a thought
Definitely not a boss. No staggered rear shocks, no shock tower bracing.
Jeez, it seems that 95% of people who restore plain fatbacks put boss stripes on them! SMH.
Just say in the ad it’s NOT a boss!