Fully documented, 689/700 points, rare Mediuim Red, huge cache of NOS parts

The Boss 302’s history is well known and well documented, nd that’s probably why these cars remain A-list collectables year after year. For a long time, hey languished in the shadow of their big block brothers, ut today, Mustang that can go around corners is a highly prized addition to any Blue Oval collection. And like most muscle cars, uthenticity, ocumentation, nd pedigree matter a great deal, ecause a lot of these cars led tough lives and it wasn’t until their values skyrocketed that collectors even paid attention to the details. But once in a while you get a car that has had a fastidious owner from new, he kind of guy who kept receipts and original documents and even the parts that he removed over the years. This 1970 Boss 302 is such a car. Not only is it beautifully restored, ut it’s heavily documented with things like the original MSO, indow sticker, uild sheet, nd owner’s manual, nd almost every major component ever removed from the car is included with the sale, aking this potentially one of the most accurate Boss 302s available anywhere.

According to the Marti Report, ord didn’t sell many red Boss 302s, hich seems puzzling to us—if you have the hottest Mustang on the road, oesn’t red make sense? Instead, t appears that only 317 guys chose Medium Red and of those, nly 212 selected a black interior, aking this handsome fastback a rare bird in a flock of rare birds. It was treated to a cost-no-object restoration in the 1990s, hich included a full respray in the original code T Medium Red with proper black Boss stripes. Finish quality is extremely good and while the work may be approaching 20 years old, here are virtually zero signs of age and use on the exterior of the car. It has the right color, o metallic, nd a deep shine that only comes from laborious hand-sanding and buffing on the finish, nd I’d argue that no Mustang sitting in a 1970 showroom ever looked this good. It’s worth noting that this Boss came heavily optioned from the factory, ncluding the Shaker hood, he rear window slats, nd a rear spoiler, ll of which give it its characteristic hi-po look and make one of the best-looking muscle cars that much more appealing. The chrome bumpers are excellent, he stainless is polished, nd the side stripes use correct reflective materials for a proper look. If you want to find nits to pick, ell, aybe the hood doesn’t sit quite even with the fenders, ut not only is that easy to fix but you’ll note almost every other 1970 Mustang has the exact same problem. But beyond that, his car really is impressive.

We believe much of the standard black bucket seat interior is original, ncluding the seat covers, eadliner, nd door panels, hich will give you an idea of just how well-loved this Mustang truly is. The carpets, f course, ave been replaced and they fit well using the correct weave, long with a heel pad for the driver. The Hurst T-handle shifter was standard equipment on the Boss and we love the industrial-strength look of the shifter sticking out of the transmission tunnel sans console as it does here. The gauges cover the basics and they, oo, ppear to be original with clear faces and bright markings that seem to defy the ages. Sadly, he speedometer and odometer are not functioning, o we can’t say with accuracy what the car’s mileage might be, ut since the breakage was recent we know it can’t be much more than the 67,000 or so miles it shows today. The tach, emperature gauge, nd fuel gauge are fully operational, s are all the lights and signals. The original Philco AM radio is still in the center of the dash, ut it’s been rebuilt and an FM converter has been cleverly integrated into the original housing, o you don’t have to suffer through whatever passes for entertainment on the AM dial these days. The only visible upgrade to the interior are the 6x9 speakers on the rear package shelf but that’s easy to remedy if you want 100% stock. Open the trunk and you’ll have to use the built-in prop rod due to the weight of the rear spoiler, nd inside there’s a correct mat and space-saver spare with jack assembly. You’ll also note that the quarter panels and trunk floor are original, s the factory-applied sound-deadening materials are still in place.

Yes, es, e’re getting to the good stuff. The Boss’s 302 cubic inch V8 was ideal for Trans-Am competition, pec’ing out just under their 5.0-liter limit. The factory rated them at 290 horsepower, ame as the Camaro Z/28, ut the real numbers have been proven to be considerably more. And despite their relative rarity, hese cars are extremely well-documented, aking it doubly important to get the right car. Fortunately, very indicator points to this being the car’s original 302 cubic inch V8, nd it has been rebuilt using a new Scat forged crank (the original crankshaft is included with the car), ew rods, resh pistons, nd all kinds of replacement internals. Anything that was removed was saved and is included with the car, ncluding valves and valve springs, he aforementioned crankshaft, nd some other parts that are probably unobtainium today. It is also highly detailed and authentic, ncluding the factory rev limiter and emissions equipment, lthough neither is currently connected for obvious reasons. It starts quickly and easily, dles well, nd pulls harder than any small block has a right to. It’ll rev to 7000 RPM thanks to those oversized intake ports and with a few small upgrades such as the long-tube headers and Flowmaster exhaust system with X-pipe, t sounds simply spectacular. There’s correct Ford Blue paint on the block, n original Shaker air cleaner assembly, nd finned valve covers with all the factory-style markings accurately reproduced. And numbers guys will be happy to see that the original body tag is still in place on the passenger’s side inner fender, long with the VIN stampings that verify that the front sheetmetal is also original to the car. You’ll also see the late Larry Shinoda’s signature under the hood, fantastic tribute to the guy who made the Boss look so special.

Underneath, t is incredibly solid and nicely detailed, ith floors protected by a light dusting of undercoating material. Aside from the aforementioned exhaust system, t’s quite stock and in excellent condition. The factory 4-speed manual transmission doesn’t even whimper when you churn the 302’s torque through it and it carries a proper 9-inch rear with optional 3.91 gears on a Track-Lok limited slip. As I said, he floors look to be excellent original pieces, ot replacements, nd while it has been undercoated, t still has a highly detailed look with a great deal of effort used to duplicate the factory markings. It sits right on new springs (original springs included) and wears Magnum 500 wheels and right-sized 235/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials that ride and handle a lot better than the original Goodyear Polyglas bias-plys.

The list of documentation is what sets this car apart from most of the other Boss 302s available. We have the original build sheet, indow sticker (also signed by Larry Shinoda), arti Report, copy of the original MSO (Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin), huge pile of receipts, nd a judging score sheet from Mustang Club of America competition where this car scored 689 out of 700 points and all of the items noted in the judging have been corrected.

In addition, his car includes a huge cache of original and NOS parts, ncluding the original forged crankshaft, alves and valve springs, he original H-pipe and mufflers, ront and rear springs, ate-coded original side glass, rake rotors, xhaust manifolds (with heat shields!), hock absorbers, nd many other small parts that can all be used to make this car show-worthy once again.

This is an extremely impressive Boss. Look at the restoration, he quality, nd the pedigree and you’ll see why this one deserves special consideration. We don’t often use the term “investment grade” because we don’t consider many old cars to be investments, ut the Boss 302 remains an A-list collectable and a car with a bulletproof pedigree is the one to own. Please come see this car and you’ll find no disappointments, nly a top-notch Boss that’s ready to enjoy at just about any level.