Vehicle Description
1971 MUSTANG BOSS 351 for sale. Motorcar Classics is proud to
present this 1971 Boss 351 Mustang Survivor which is from the Kirt
Fryer collection with only 18,300 original miles. The car was
restored by noted Mustang restoration expert Bob Wilson of RJR
Restorations in Farmington,Minnesota. This 1971 BOSS 351 was one of
four Ford Engineering Test Cars and that were not sold to the
general public. The Marti Report shows Ford Motor Company as the
original owner. It sports the original DOAE-L block and original
top loader transmission and shifter. Just two of the four test cars
are still known to exist and this car has the Ford Brass Tag to
validate its history. Comes with build sheet. This particular test
car is also a 1 of 1 vehicle based on the options car documented on
the Marti report.This is an all original panel car that was
repainted in its Wimbleton White color 18 years ago. In the 2016
restoration It was decided not to repaint the car in order to
preserve the patina that the car already shows. All flat black
paint was resprayed including underspray and all stripe kits were
replaced. At RJR Restorations the engine was fully inspected and it
was determined that the 18,300 mile odometer reading was correct
and originalbased on visual wear. The rear end was inspected,
lashed and all axle seals and races were restored The engine has
its properly stamped DOAE-L block. Compression test was
excellent.This Boss 351 Mustang has its original Autolite 4300D
carburetor, hoses, radiator, distributor alternator, intake
manifold and inner fenders. The car has new tires, exhaust system,
suspension, gas tank, battery tray, rear quarter drains, carpet,
door panels, sound deadening material, fuel lines, timing chain,
water pump, rebuilt master cylinder, package tray, ram air plenum
and original radio (installed but not conected).The other validated
numbers matching drivetrain components include a Ford/Hurst
competition shifter linkage with functional factory reverse
lockout, code dated transmission and 9 posi rear end differential.A
later Car amp; Driver comment on their February 1971 road test
disclosed that Ford had specially prepared its test car, a common
tactic of the time. Its unlikely that any screws which could
conceivably make it go faster were left unturned, so they said.
Paste the URL into your browser to read the road test and see
photos of this car
(https://www.caranddriver.com/archives/1971-ford-mustang-boss-351-review)There
is only one other known original survivor 1971 Boss 351 Mustang
which is owned by an ex-Ford test center employee. This special
BOSS Mustang is fully documented and would be an excellent addition
to any Mustang enthusiasts collection.
