Buy a boss 302 and you get a spectacular street car, plus a fabulous turnkey opentrack car. In addition to a laundry list of competitionready modifications that included a roush yatesprepped engine. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The boss mustang platform experienced racing success in. Aug 29, 2011 every car in the 2011 motor trend best drivers car competition was lapped around mazda raceway laguna seca by hot shoe randy pobst. Do you recommend the 2012 boss 302 for a daily driven car. Jim farley, fords group vp of global marketing, didnt have to fly to california for the debut of the mustang boss 302. Listed in the first edition of the boss 302 registry. I am considering buying either a 2012 mustang gt or 2012 mustang boss 302. Its what the shelby gt 350s and 500s should have been but werent. The roadrunner in the boss growls like a classic muscle car. The car was an homage to the famous 1969 and 1970 trans am racers of the same name, powerful and capable roadcourse pony cars. Has factory competition suspension heavy duty springs, staggered shocks, sway bar and front disc brakes. In our 2009 best drivers car competition the 2010 shelby gt500.
We love the boss 302, but everything weve heard about the shelby gt350 suggests well have a new favorite. Rare grabber green 1970 ford mustang boss 302 continues to. While the drive train of the boss 302 may steal the limelight, the car is thankfully much more than a hoppedup engine package. May 05, 2016 owner justin originally emailed everyday driver with a car debate, but when paul realized justin owned a 20 boss 302 and a 2016 gt350 we quickly changed from podcast discussion to full film shoot. Mar 20, 2020 the car runs well, shifts well, stops well and is a pleasure to drive, he tells us. Order a ford gray weathershield style car cover for your 20 boss 302 mustang from cj pony parts today. Mirroring the differences between the 1969 and 1970 originals, the changes ford makes to the 20 mustang. The test questions have all been asked and its time for the ford motor company to hand in its paper. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information.
Yes, there are traction control and other safety aids, but the simplicity of this car is what makes it. Please confirm listing details including price and. The vintage boss is very well sorted at this point, he explained, and its easy to drive as long as youre willing to steer with the throttle and muscle it around the track. The car came with standard disc brakes on the front, larger sway bars, heavier duty spindles, reinforced shock towers, a four speed transmission all that was offered, and most importantly, the solidlifter. It elevates the nameplate from mere muscle car to fullfledged sports car. Read on to learn more on our ford mustang boss 302. The boss 302 is just the car for drivers who like the simplicity of motor, man and machine. There have been so many special editions of the ford mustang that one can be forgiven for a little fatigue in that department.
Ive been a fan of the boss 302 since driving the laguna seca at the track of. Find 1970 ford mustangs boss 302 for sale on oodle classifieds. The story behind fords illfated 1968 tunnelport 302. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 89 20 mustang models nationwide. A week ago, the driver of a grabber blue mustang boss 302 decided to ignore shelterinplace orders and go for a drive in the canyonssadly, they wound up sending their car, themselves, and a. Long on value, short on fluff, this is americas supercompact. The highly collectible boss 302 mustang will be built from an original 1969 or 1970 mustang body, though customers can opt for a brandnew body licensed by ford, and will come equipped with ford performance crate engines.
Find out more about the 2012 ford mustang boss 302 in this first test by. Read the story and see photos of the new boss laguna seca at car and driver. The boss 302 was the top engine configuration offered on the cougar eliminator. Ford revived the name for another two year production run in 2012 and 20. Just a few parts shy of a fullblown race car, the mustang boss 302 is a streetlegal, highperformance mustang variant designed for road racing. Oct 12, 2012 the boss 302 is just the car for drivers who like the simplicity of motor, man and machine. The mustang boss 302 and camaro 1le head to head at motown mile. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 86 20 mustang models nationwide. Engineers spent many hours tuning the boss 302 s suspension creating what is perhaps the best balanced ford performance car ever produced. We have 20 ford mustang boss 302 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 14 personal use cars.
The 2012 and 20 boss 302 are rare cars that are highlyregarded in the. Having accomplished what they ultimately set out to do, ford decided to shelf the boss 302 after only 2 short years. Hack told us that on the weekend of thanksgiving 2004 he had been looking for a 1971 sportsroof as a driver. Find out more about the 2012 ford mustang boss 302 in this first test by the automotive experts at motor trend. Boss 302 driver ignores quarantine orders, ends up driving. The words barn find, survivor and nutandbolt restoration are some of todays hottest hobby buzz words and phrases, and les baers 1970 boss 302 may be the first car in which all of those words apply at once. As the resident mustang geek on the everyday driver team, paul called to ask if id like to go along. Comparing a 302 tunnel port and boss 302 head side by side proves interesting. Meet the 2012 ford mustang boss 302, the best, most wellrounded mustang ever. A tale of two mustang boss 302 trans am cars unfolds in mo. Mustang boss 302 1970, grabba blue, top loader gearbox, 9 31 spline 3.
Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty. I had just wrecked two cproduction sunbeam tigersi was not what you would call a highly competitive driver and needed a. Faithful to the original, except for surpassing it in every way. View detailed pictures that accompany our 20 ford mustang boss 302 article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Its a real race car with real slicks, a proper suspension, and a real race chassis. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 159 2012 mustang models nationwide. When ford hired gm executive vice president semon bunkie knudson in 1968, he brought with him another bigname gm talent, stylist larry shinoda, who had been instrumental in the design of chevrolets mako shark concept car and the resulting corvette sting ray. The boss 302 is a hell of an enthusiasts car, said car and driver. Aug 08, 20 view detailed pictures that accompany our 20 ford mustang boss 302 article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
I am not sure where i will be living in the next year, but i am keeping my figures crossed there will be a track near by. Passing or failing will be determined, as much as anything, by the way the mustang boss 302 maintains its dignity on fords handling course, a. You dont have to sign a legal waiver before you drive the new boss 302, but it might be an idea anyway. The information contained within classified listings on. Ford shelby gt500 vs boss 302 mustang, one to rule them all. Has assembly line markings on rear end and drive shaft. Designer larry shinoda was responsible for the boss stripe package, the sports slat roof and the effective front and rear spoilers. Nov 02, 2012 ford shelby gt500 vs boss 302 mustang, one to rule them all.
A new hockey stick graphic featuring reflective stripes is added to the new boss, calling back the 1970 boss 302. When the 2011 mustang gt came out, we figured thats it, they cant make this car any better. However, i only plan to own one car and the mustang will be my daily driver. While other versions of the mustang can be had either as a coupe or a convertible, the boss 302 is strictly a coupe only situation.
How does the shelby mustang gt350r compare to the boss 302. Our next competitor, the ford mustang boss 302 laguna seca. We have 16 20 ford mustang boss 302 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4 1owner cars, and 17 personal use cars. The boss 302 instripe logo was not on the body, but hack, who graduated high school in. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The 1970 ford mustang boss 302 used a fortified 302 cid fourbarrel v8 rated at 290 bhp. In midaugust, a pair of boss 302 mustangs will cross the auction stage at the rm sothebys sale in monterey, california. May 04, 2012 this is the story of my 1969 mustang boss 302 trans am race car, which was built by two independent racers from connecticut and it was built to race against the big boys from detroit. A soldier on deployment finds his mustang boss 302 race car. Thats how many times this author looked underneath the 20 boss 302 laguna seca to make sure some crafty ford employee hadnt replaced the solid axle with a fancypants independentrearsuspension setup. Classic recreations is the only licensed continuation car builder to offer the highly sought after boss 302 mustang.
Jun 29, 2018 feature on 1970 ford mustang boss 302 transam race car. The focus on both raw power and the overall driving experience. The ford mustang boss 302 is all about performance, and a nod to heritage comes standard with new paint options and design details for 20. Sep 07, 2012 full test of the 20 ford mustang boss 302 laguna seca.
Here we are turning in to turn 1 at willow springs, toward the end of braking from 5 to 86 mph and. The boss 302 mustang was styled by larry shinoda, a former gm employee. Read about the 1982 ford mustang gt 302 ho in this first drive article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. The car got its name from the legendary engine that powered the mustang to a sports car club of american transam series win in 1970. Find the best used 20 ford mustang boss 302 near you. Vic at park place ltd made the buying process a very simple and enjoyable process from initial contact to test drive through the paperwork he was great. We could spout hundreds of words about appearance and stats, but come on, you want to read about driving the car. Meanwhile, this car, built on august 3, 1970, the first day of 1971 model year production, was assembled with its boss 302 engine and full boss equipment, then shipped to the las vegas convention. The boss 302 is a huge improvement over the standard 5.
Built to compete with chevrolets camaro z28 and the sports car club of americas transam racing series, the boss 302 was dearborns performance machine, proving that less cubic inches is more. A black horizontal rear window shade and a blackout hood were both options. Because the car doesnt just encourage you to act like a hooligan, it positively. Shelby gt350 vs boss 302 the best mustangs compared. The mustang boss 302 is a highperformance variant of the ford mustang originally produced by ford in 1969 and 1970, alongside its more powerful sibling the boss 429 mustang. The fake air scoops in the rear quarter panel fenders of the regular production 1969 mustangs were eliminated on the boss 302 models. If youve been waiting for the 20 boss 302 specs, dont worry, theyre here. We are developing an online resource and showcase for the proud members of the registry and aficionados for one of ford motor companys classic automobiles. You can feel it in the air and see in the quickened pace of everyday. Rehagen racingteam, dean martindriver, ford mustang boss. However, there are two versions of the 20 ford mustang boss 302 offered.
Moffat raced the mustang in the australian touring car. Of the 2,267 1970 cougar eliminators, only 469 were equipped with the boss 302 race ready engine. Acapulco blue is a striking color on the boss 302 and this color was only available on 1969 boss 302s and not used on the 1970 boss cars. Like the z28, the boss 302 was built as a trans am roadracing qualifier. This is the real deal with very desirable features and colors. Find out more about the 2012 ford mustang boss 302 in this first drive. The july 68 issue of car and driver featured a headtohead test that included what is likely the only street. The competition may be mounting weve yet to have a turn in chevrolets trackfocused camaro 1le, and bmws new m3 isnt too far off, but for the time being, there is perhaps no better trackable daily driver than the 20 ford mustang boss 302. Making its debut in 1969, the original boss 302 powered a limited production mustang model sold for two years, which was known as the boss 302. Jul 21, 2016 the 1969 l and 1970 r boss 302 trans am mustangs from the jim click collection.
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