Vehicle Description
Here at RK Motors Charlotte we've made a tradition out of
showcasing some of the finest muscle cars in the world. But some of
those classics are so rare that they're almost impossible to find.
Take Ford's legendary Mustang Boss 429, for example. The last
world-class, real-deal Boss 429 we came across was a 1969
Candyapple Red car which rolled out of our showroom almost FIVE
years ago. So, it's only natural that, when we found this fully
documented, numbers-matching Wimbledon White stunner, we simply
couldn't wait to share it with you! Fresh out of a nut-and-bolt
concours restoration, and packing an original 429/4-speed
drivetrain, this fully documented Boss, KK 429 NASCAR 1746,
provides one serious investor the best of both worlds: ownership
and enjoyment of one of Detroit's ultimate muscle cars, and solid
equity in a highly exclusive collector car!
HISTORY
The origin of Ford's fabled 'Boss 9' is classically simple. The
folks in Dearborn needed to win NASCAR races. To win NASCAR races,
they had to develop an engine that could keep up with Chrysler's
mighty Hemi. Problem was, NASCAR had homologation rules. So, Ford
needed to peddle that monster powerplant in something that prowled
American streets. While the red-hot Mustang was a natural fit, its
new, Ford 385-derived engine was not. All Boss 429s, as they would
come to be known, were fitted with rear sway bars, relocated
batteries, modified engine bays and manually operated hood scoops
at the Rouge assembly plant. Then, in a bit of historic
serendipity, they were shipped directly to Kar Kraft to be hand
finished by the same team that built LeMans-winning GT40s. The
result was a 2-year production run that, in 1969, created exactly
859 coupes which, conservatively rated at 375 horsepower, topped
out at 175 MPH!
BODYWORK/TRIM
If nothing else, this impressive pony is rolling proof that you
should never judge a book by its cover. Or, for our more
logic-minded readers: everything happens for a reason. The simple
pigment you see in our high resolution photography reflects a
correct shade of Wimbledon White. And that correct shade of
Wimbledon White comes courtesy of old school single-stage paint.
Why, you ask, is a $350K classic finished in such elementary digs?
Because the owner of this killer coupe spent the better part of 13
years returning the car to exactly the state it was originally sold
in. Actually, come to think of it, "13 years" is a bit misleading,
as the car's nut-and-bolt concours restoration really began in the
1990s under the stewardship of a previous owner. When the present
owner purchased the project, circa 2003, he inherited a car that
was 95% original and decided to focus much of his time on finding
missing NOS and date-correct parts. That translates to a
numbers-matching Boss 429 that, in addition to featuring many
rebuilt and original components, strives to be 100% authentic in
both appearance and feel.
That said, we are talking about a restored car, and many steps have
been taken to ensure its integrity. For starters, it was completely
disassembled, chemically dipped, fully stripped and professionally
e-coated. A full suite of date-correct ECS Automotive Concepts
glass was ordered to complement a correct spoiler and official
FoMoCo lighting. All of the car's chrome and stainless has been
professionally restored and professionally polished. And everything
is held together by high quality AMK Products hardware.
ENGINE
Lift the sculpted hood and you'll find an original, 429 cubic inch
Cobra Jet V8 that's restored and ready to rock and roll thanks to
Marion Performance Racing Engines of Marion, Arkansas! While
Dearborn brass rated these lethal powerplants at 375 horses for the
sake of appeasing whiny insurance agents, the fact that the mills
actually made over 500 horsepower was one of Detroit's worst kept
secrets. That's because Ford unapologetically developed their
exclusive 'nine' to be a homologation piece for MoPar-hunting
NASCAR blocks of the same ilk. At full throttle, the flapper valve
opens, drawing cool oxygen through a correctly painted ram air
induction system in to an original Holley carburetor, restored by
Pony Carburetors. Below that juice box, correct 'crescent' heads
seat a correct aluminum intake between massive aluminum valve
covers. At the front of that intake, an original points distributor
sequences spark between a marked coil and pliable Autolite Radio
Resistance cables. A correct hydraulic cam breathes through cast
iron exhaust manifolds, which conduct an octane-fueled symphony
through factory-spec Scott Fuller pipes. In front of those tubes,
traditional V-belts spin correct power steering and a correctly
marked alternator beneath factory smog equipment and a Ford Blue
water pump. Speaking of water, a marked, original radiator cycles
coolant through reproduction Autolite hoses and old school screw
clamps. As you can see from our photos, the Ford Blue beast is
homed in a solid engine bay that's finished in a smooth coat of
Satin Black paint. And details are concours-level, from the car's
original starter and vivid Autolite voltage regulator to its
correct fuel pump and fresh ECS decals.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Take a peek under this Ford and you'll find an exceptionally clean
chassis that's framed in correctly oversprayed floors. At the
center of those floors, an original Toploader 4-speed spins a
tagged Dead Nuts On driveshaft, which is threaded to a DSD-restored
Ford 9-inch. That awesome drivetrain is held off the ground by a
marked and rebuilt Competition Suspension that, thanks to DSD
Restorations, is correct all the way down to its original KKX
spindles and reproduction KKX shocks. At the ends of that
suspension, correct power steering combines with correct power
front disc and rear drum brakes to provide competent track
capability. The aforementioned Scott Fuller pipes funnel roasted
dinosaurs through an H-shaped crossover, small resonators and a
transverse muffler. And at the sides of those anodized tubes,
original Magnum 500s twist reproduction F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas
GTs around galloping horse center caps.
INTERIOR
Take a look inside this Boss and you'll find a correct Clarion Knit
vinyl interior that shows little to no weathering. Correct bench
and hi-back bucket seats are in excellent shape, no doubt receiving
some professional upholstery work. In front of those seats, a
dual-cowl dash hangs factory telemetry, professionally restored by
The Tachman, above a correct Philco radio. Below the dash, a
correct console founds a chrome shifter on fresh carpet and fresh
sound deadening material. Sound deadening material also serves as
the foundation for a tight headliner that's accented by tagged sun
visors. At the sides of the car, sculpted door panels center bright
wood applique behind Python seatbelts. In front of the driver, a
professionally restored Rim Blow Steering Wheel laps
stainless-trimmed foot pedals. And behind the cockpit, a small
trunk anchors a correct Space Saver tire opposite a correct
reproduction battery.
PROVENANCE
According to Kevin Marti of Marti Auto Works, this clean coupe was
bolted together in Dearborn, Michigan on May 1st, 1969. Here's a
thorough breakdown of the car's Eminger Document and Deluxe Marti
Auto Works Report:
DOOR DATA:
SERIAL NUMBER: 9F02Z192872
9 - 1969 model year
F - Built in Dearborn, Michigan
02 - Mustang Sportsroof
Z - 429 cubic inch, 4V Boss engine
192872nd Ford vehicle scheduled for production at Dearborn
63B - Mustang Sportsroof
...for more information please contact the seller.