Gateway Classic Cars Philadelphia is thrilled to offer this
extraordinary piece of American automotive history, a two-owner
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 with just over 24,100 actual miles! This
legendary car was built for one reason and one reason only... win
races. The battle for waged upon the speedways of the NASCAR
circuit with the top dogs, Chrysler and Ford fighting for dominance
each weekend. Chrysler's introduction of the 426 Hemi engine in
1964 rocked the racing world and prompted Ford to come up with a
necessary response. The answer, the Boss 429, a mythical powerplant
designed to run longer and stronger than the famed Hemi. In
accordance to NASCAR's rule requiring manufacturers to release a
limited number of legal street versions to the public, Ford chose
the Mustang to be the recipient of this mighty power. The Boss 429
was derived from the 385 series engines, bored out and stroked to
429 cubic inches and topped with aluminum semi-hemispherical
cylinder heads designed to move a lot of air. The impressive
engine's size required extensive modifications to the Mustang body
and Ford contracted Kar Kraft� to carry out the task. Basic
sportsroof Mustangs were sent to Brighton, MI where they underwent
front-end modifications to accommodate the 429. Once in place, they
made several other changes to the car include repositioning of the
battery to the trunk, �" rear sway bar, manually controlled hood
scoop and a 3.91 ratio rear axle with a limited slip differential!
Production began in 1968 and oversaw 859 Boss 9s completed, two of
which were Mercury Cougars. This is one of those revered vehicles
in true survivor form! Wearing its original Candy Apple Red paint,
this Boss is truly a rare find! Purchased new at Don Rice Ford in
Bedford, PA in May 1969, this Boss retains 99% of the original
components found on it including Autolite� belts! All factory chalk
marks are still present and visible! How often do you come upon
unique details like that?! It's all there including the floor
mounted shift lever, flawless high back vinyl bucket seats, deluxe
seat belts, color keyed racing mirrors and handsome woodgrain
paneling! Turn the key to hear the sweet rumble of the 429 that
conveys the message that the Boss means business. This car has been
meticulously maintained by its current owner for over forty years.
This Mustang is a true time capsule that continues to tell the
incredible story of performance innovation and preserves American
automobile history. The opportunity to own a piece of history is
now here and it calls for someone to be the next keeper of legends,
is it you? Additional features include Original Bill of Sale and an
Elite Marti Report by Marti Auto Works�, AM/FM Radio with Cassette,
Power Steering, Power Brakes and Seat Belts. To view this 1969 Ford
Mustang Boss 429 in greater detail, including HD pictures and an HD
video, visit www.GatewayClassicCars.com or our Philadelphia
showroom located in West Deptford, NJ. For more information, please
call 856-599-4100 or email
[email protected]
