One car that’s on every classic car fan’s bucket list is the early years' Ford Mustang. While there are plenty of ways to find the right one for you, Barrett-Jackson often presents the best of the bests.
The upcoming Las Vegas 2022 auction, slated for 30 June to 02 July, is one such place where you can satisfy your ‘Stang palate. So here’s a stunningly-restored 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 offered at no reserve. It’s an original Z-Code Boss 429 that comes with a rare 1-of-210 only color combination, in a striking 'Grabber BIue' outside and a soothing white 'Corinthian' interior.
The Original Z-Code Boss 429
Supplied with the most powerful engine Ford had at the time, this Mustang bearing Kar Kraft Serial Number KK2075 has received a rotisserie restoration inside out. It’s also fully documented as an original Z-Code Boss 429 by its Build Sheet and Marti Report. Under the hood, it uses a 429 ci in V8 motor that cranks out a massive 375 horsepower. This powerful motor mates with a 4-speed Hurst shifter and the car has the "Drag Pack" with a 3.91-geared "Traction-Lock" rear-end for phenomenal performance.
Other performance features of the Boss 429 include aluminum semi-hemispherical cylinder heads and a Holley 4-barrel carb. Plus, you can't miss that huge hood scoop.
There are also an oil cooler, power brakes and steering, and a trunk-mounted battery as well as a front spoiler, a racing suspension with staggered rear shocks, and 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels wrapped with Goodyear Polyglas tires.
This Engine Went Into The NASCAR Talladega
The idea behind this engine was not so much to create a crazy Mustang but homologation. Ford made a limited number of these Boss 429 engines for 1969 and 1970 and by doing so, legalized the engine for its aerodynamic NASCAR Torino Talladega and Cyclone Spoiler ll.
This Mustang started its life at Ford's Dearborn Assembly Plant. Ford then shipped it off to Kar Kraft, Ford's contracted performance shop in Brighton, Michigan. Here the car got ready for engine installation and final assembly by widening the engine compartment. To do this, Kar Kraft modified the shock towers. The end result was a car so cool it’s a highly vaunted classic today.
A similar car, bearing Kar Kraft serial number KK2131, recently sold on BaT for $329,500. With that in mind, you better have deep pockets to bid on this beauty.
Sources: Barrett-Jackson, Bring A Trailer