Gateway Classic Cars of Louisville is proud to present this numbers
matching 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351. This beautiful Mustang has
been repainted in correct factory Bright Red (color code 3) and
looks great. Inside the rare optioned red vermillion vinyl interior
with cloth inserts that really sets this Boss apart from the others
of this vintage. The black carpet, black center console and black
dash are a nice contrast; it really sets off the bright red seats.
Under the hood is the 330 hp 351 Boss (code R) and is part of the
drag pack option which included manual 4-speed with Hurst Shifter
and 3.91 traction lok differential. The 351 Boss engine has been
rebuilt and balanced, so there will be no need for rebuilding of
this car for quite some time. The engine looks just as it would on
the showroom floor in 1971 with the proper info decals on the valve
covers and the fenders. In many instances, its the small details
that are overlooked, but not with this gem. As a matter of fact as
long as it is taken care and maintained properly, it will be ready
to for the next generation of collectors. The owner has a packet of
literature to go with this Boss that validates its authenticity and
increases the collectability as the years go by. Recent purchase
prices at auctions indicate these are steadily on the rise in
value. The Boss is also equipped the competition suspension and
will put the Firestone F60-15's to their limits. As for bragging
rights, the Boss 351 is considered to be faster than the 429
equipped Mach I of the same year. The Boss 351 jumped from a
standing start to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in
13.6 seconds. In a Motor Trend test from 1971, the bigger cube 429
CJ accelerated from 0 to 60 in 6.4 seconds and ran the quarter-mile
in 14.7 seconds. The Boss 351 is also the rarest of the 71 Mustangs
with only 1806 produced. Options for this stunning 1971 Ford
Mustang Boss 351 include; AM/FM radio, vinyl interior with cloth
inserts, power brakes, power steering, factory rally wheels with
Firestone Polyglas tires. This all original 1971 Ford Mustang Boss
351 is for sale in our Louisville Showroom and can be seen in
greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD Video at
www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For additional information please call
our knowledgeable staff at (812)294-1555 or email us at
[email protected]. If you would like to see it in
person, come to our Louisville Showroom located at 13576 Blue Lick
Rd., Memphis, IN 47143.
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/LOU/1550/1971-Ford-Mustang-Boss-351
