Don’t be fooled by its Winter Wonderland surroundings because this 1970 Mustang Boss 302 has spent its life in a drier climate. That has allowed it to remain rust-free, making it a prime candidate for restoration. Its cosmetic needs a relatively minor, but the buyer will face some choices as they proceed along the pathway to return this classic to its former glory. If you feel up to the challenge, you will find this Boss located in Granite Falls, Washington, and listed for sale here on eBay. Spirited bidding has pushed the price to $28,100, but this figure is short of the reserve.

When the previous owner purchased this Mustang in 1972, it was located in sunny California. It remained there until he sadly passed away in 2021 before moving to its current location. The original owner went to the effort and expense of having this classic undercoated, and when combined with a dry climate, it has allowed this Boss to remain rust-free. The usually prone lower body extremities like the rockers, lower rear quarter panels, doors, and front fenders, are all spotlessly clean. The supplied underside shots show that the undercoat remains intact, and there is no evidence of rot in the floors, rails, torque boxes, or shock towers. The Medium Blue Metallic paint has seen better days, and a repaint will be on the agenda. Somebody attacked this classic in the past and relieved it of its Shaker assembly and original hood. The deceased owner did not replace the Shaker and fitted a standard hood in place of the original. The exterior trim is in good condition for its age, as is the tinted glass. This Mustang rolls on a set of what appear to be relatively new Magnum 500 wheels that suit its character perfectly.

The Marti Report for this Mustang makes mouthwatering reading. It rolled off the line equipped with the 302ci Boss V8, a four-speed close-ratio manual transmission, a 3.50 rear end, power steering, and power front disc brakes. With an official 290hp on tap, this Boss would have covered the ¼ mile in 15.6 seconds before winding its way to 133mph. I would love to tell you that this classic is original and numbers-matching, but sadly, I can’t. It seems that not only did somebody relieved the vehicle of its original Shaker and hood at some point, but that beautiful 302 has also disappeared. In its place, we find a 351ci Cleveland V8. The transmission is correct, but the 9″ rear end is also non-original. This V8 runs well, with no issues or problems. If the buyer isn’t focused on this vehicle’s originality, it should serve faithfully for many years. However, if a genuine Boss 302 is on their Wish List, they may need to search high and low for a replacement motor. I performed a brief search and spotted a freshly rebuilt 1970 date-coded Boss 302 for sale for around $9,000. I admit that’s a fair chunk of change, but it would return this classic to its factory specifications. It is an option that many potential buyers may consider carefully.

If considered purely as a driver-quality classic, this Mustang’s interior remains serviceable. The deceased owner installed new covers on the front seats, and these look perfect. The Sport Deck rear seat looks like it would benefit from a deep clean, but I think doing so would allow it to present nearly as nicely as the front buckets. The remaining upholstered surfaces present nicely, with no tears or physical damage. The dash and pad look spotlessly clean, and the original AM radio remains intact. One item that appears on the Marti Report but is conspicuous by its absence is the console. However, reproductions are readily available if the buyer can’t source a factory item. Otherwise, this Mustang retains its correct Hurst shifter, and in addition to the radio and Sport Deck rear seat, the original owner selected an 8000rpm factory tachometer and a clock.

Let’s say that hypothetically you are considering throwing your hat into the ring to become the next owner of this 1970 Mustang Boss 302. You already know it is a rock-solid classic with no significant rust problems. You are also aware that the original engine, Shaker assembly, and hood are missing. What is the path that you follow? Do you source a correct motor to return this classic to its factory specifications, or do you leave things as they are? It is a tough call to make, and I suspect that the numbers will be split pretty evenly between the two schools of thought. With those questions in mind, are you tempted to make a bid to become the next owner of this classic Mustang? If you’re successful, I hope you keep us updated on your progress.