Vehicle Description
Few brands in the history of American motoring have been as
consistently good as the Mustang. Where some of their rivals took a
misstep or two, Ford did what they could to ensure America's
favorite pony car always remained a stylish and affordable
platform. Because of that, each new generation has found a
following and, ultimately, a place in the collector car world. In
recent years, 71-73 Mustang prices have seen steady growth, and
high-end cars like this awesome Boss 351 are starting to claim a
few rays of spotlight. Equipped with a top notch 351/Toploader
drivetrain and a high quality, frame-off restoration, this solid
gold pony has all the hallmarks of a great collector piece. Well
optioned, well maintained and fully documented, all its proud owner
needs to do is keep it safe and watch their investment grow. If
you're a blue oval fan who's looking for a thrilling muscle car
that can be shown AND enjoyed, this second generation Boss is your
ticket!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Unleashed on the flat roads of Jacksonville, Florida, and enjoying
a long life avoiding deadly saltwater, this awesome Ford pony car
is a strong example of just how good this generation of Boss can
look. Not too long ago, its solid body was the beneficiary of a
thorough restoration that primed a smooth canvas for a correct and
glossy coat of Medium Yellow Gold urethane. Once that even coat of
gold was buffed to an excellent shine, a full array of factory war
paint tapped into an aggressive demeanor that's both classic and
fitting. And today, the car sits as a revered collection of
well-aligned panels and ridged character lines that presents a
better-than-factory appearance.
For the 1971 model year, Ford product planners, aided by former GM
exec Bunkie Knudson, designed a bigger, heavier and more luxurious
Mustang. The idea was to cash in on the burgeoning large luxury
coupe market; and not only did the car grow, it also received
styling cues which exaggerated both its length and weight. At the
front of this Ford's body, prominent, silver-trimmed sportlights
and inset, crystal clear headlights combine with a traditional
galloping horse emblem, a bright chrome bumper and an aggressive
chin spoiler to construct a clean and solid face. Sprinkled down
the car's fuselage you'll find fresh marker lights, flush door
handles, vivid "BOSS 351 MUSTANG" call-outs and traditional Ford
racing mirrors. At the top of that fuselage, like-new glass, which
is framed by bright stainless trim, highlights both the car's long
ram air hood and dramatic fastback roofline. And at the back of
that roofline, a jewel-like fuel filler and traditional Mustang
tail lights ride between a fresh chrome bumper, bare stainless
exhaust tips and a third "BOSS 351" call-out.
ENGINE
Naturally, this all-American blue oval is a lot more than just a
pretty body. Under the car's 'long and low' hood you'll find 351
cubic inches of Ford V8 that's been mechanically and aesthetically
restored to correct factory specifications. As one of the most
popular pony car mills ever created, Ford's venerable Boss 351
utilizes Boss 302 heads, a radical, solid-lifter cam and shotpeened
and magnafluxed rods to turn stout 11 to 1 compression into an
honest 330 horsepower. At the top of the big engine, a 750cfm
carburetor snipes wind from a restored, single-snorkel air cleaner
that's decked in a sweet combination of factory fresh decals and
bright blue paint. Below that carburetor, a clean aluminum intake
anchors a correct black coil and a traditional points distributor
between fresh Autolite Radio Resistance wires and familiar finned
valve covers. Below those valve covers, fully restored exhaust
manifolds funnel spent gases into high performance, true-dual
pipes. And in front of those manifolds, a correctly decaled
radiator cycles water through pliable Autolite hoses and
reproduction screw clamps. As you can see, the car's spotless bay
has been properly sprayed in a smooth coat of Satin Black paint.
All of the engine's correct ancillary components, from its Autolite
rev limiter and Autolite voltage regulator to its Autolite Sta-Ful
battery and fully duplicated chalk marks, are present and accounted
for. And the road-ready powerplant is fast, potent and runs every
bit as good as its brilliant Ford Blue paint suggests!
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Given its frame-off restoration, the bottom of this correctly
marked Ford looks exactly how you'd expect a well-maintained show
car to look. Behind the motor, a rugged, wide-ratio 4-speed spins a
durable Traction-Lok rear end that's equipped with steep 3.91
gears. Holding that drivetrain off the ground is an old school
Competition Suspension which makes good use of a thicker front sway
bar, stiffer springs and staggered rear shocks. Above that
suspension, solid floorpans still retain some of their mild factory
undercoating. At the ends of that suspension, correct manual
steering combines with fresh fuel components and power front disc
and rear drum brakes to make turning, stopping and accelerating an
absolute cinch. In the middle of the floors, a big, true-dual
exhaust system jettisons roasted dinosaurs via an H-pipe crossover
and great sounding, dual-chamber Flowmaster mufflers. And at the
edges of those floors, power flows to the pavement through familiar
15 inch Magnum 500 wheels which spin meaty 245/60 front and 275/60
rear BF Goodrich Radial T/As around galloping horse center
caps.
INTERIOR
Inside this gold chariot, a correct Black interior features fresh
buckets seats and a roster of original equipment that blends
seamlessly with the car's bright exterior paint. Everything from
the door panels and headliner to the black carpet and pony-branded
floor mats appears to be original equipment. The dash is loaded
with vintage gauges, and features glossy black trim that's as vivid
and bright as the day it rolled into the showroom. A correct Philco
AM radio rides between well-integrated accessory gauges, controls
for the car's heater and a chrome Hurst shifter that's founded in a
small consolette. In front of the driver, you'll find a factory
two-spoke steering wheel. Behind the passengers, a completely
restored trunk features a correct mat, a correct lid decal and a
familiar Space Saver spare. And, like most first generation
Mustangs, this Boss's design and detailing is impressive proof that
Ford definitely had some of the best interior designers in the
business.
PROVENANCE
According to Kevin Marti of Marti Auto Works, this showroom-fresh
coupe was bolted together at Ford's Dearborn, Michigan assembly
plant on June 2nd of 1971 and delivered that same month to Johnson
Ford in Hialeah, Florida. Here's a thorough breakdown of the car's
original door data and optional equipment:
DOOR DATA:
SERIAL NUMBER: 1F02R213112
1 - 1971 model year
F - Built in Dearborn, Michigan
02 - Mustang Sportsroof
R - 351 cubic inch, 4V Boss engine
113,112th Ford vehicle scheduled for production at Dearborn
06/71 - Assembled in June of 1971
63D - Mustang Sportsroof
E - Ford #3492-A Medium Yellow Gold paint
1A - Black Ruffino/Corintian Vinyl bucket seats
V - 3.91 Traction-Lok axle
5 - 4-speed, wide ratio manual transmission
24 - Jacksonville Ordering District
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
4-speed, wide-ratio manual transmission
Traction-Lok differential
F60x15 Wide Oval belted, raised white letter tires
AM radio
OUR SALE I...for more information please contact the seller.
