Rehagen racingteam, dean martindriver, ford mustang boss. The test questions have all been asked and its time for the ford motor company to hand in its paper. Read the story and see photos of the new boss laguna seca at car and driver. You can feel it in the air and see in the quickened pace of everyday. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. We have 20 ford mustang boss 302 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 14 personal use cars. The boss 302 is a hell of an enthusiasts car, said car and driver. The roadrunner in the boss growls like a classic muscle car. Our next competitor, the ford mustang boss 302 laguna seca. Ive been a fan of the boss 302 since driving the laguna seca at the track of. 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. There have been so many special editions of the ford mustang that one can be forgiven for a little fatigue in that department.
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. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 86 20 mustang models nationwide. I had just wrecked two cproduction sunbeam tigersi was not what you would call a highly competitive driver and needed a. Because the car doesnt just encourage you to act like a hooligan, it positively. Boss 302 driver ignores quarantine orders, ends up driving. Do you recommend the 2012 boss 302 for a daily driven car. Long on value, short on fluff, this is americas supercompact. The focus on both raw power and the overall driving experience. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The information contained within classified listings on. Mar 20, 2020 the car runs well, shifts well, stops well and is a pleasure to drive, he tells us. Comparing a 302 tunnel port and boss 302 head side by side proves interesting. Just a few parts shy of a fullblown race car, the mustang boss 302 is a streetlegal, highperformance mustang variant designed for road racing.
The fake air scoops in the rear quarter panel fenders of the regular production 1969 mustangs were eliminated on the boss 302 models. Listed in the first edition of the boss 302 registry. 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. Read about the 1982 ford mustang gt 302 ho in this first drive article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. Jun 29, 2018 feature on 1970 ford mustang boss 302 transam race car. Engineers spent many hours tuning the boss 302 s suspension creating what is perhaps the best balanced ford performance car ever produced. Read on to learn more on our ford mustang boss 302.
The 1970 ford mustang boss 302 used a fortified 302 cid fourbarrel v8 rated at 290 bhp. Nov 02, 2012 ford shelby gt500 vs boss 302 mustang, one to rule them all. When the 2011 mustang gt came out, we figured thats it, they cant make this car any better. The boss 302 is a huge improvement over the standard 5. Shelby gt350 vs boss 302 the best mustangs compared. 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. Faithful to the original, except for surpassing it in every way. A black horizontal rear window shade and a blackout hood were both options. Full test of the 20 ford mustang boss 302 laguna seca. Buy a boss 302 and you get a spectacular street car, plus a fabulous turnkey opentrack car. 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. 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.
Of the 2,267 1970 cougar eliminators, only 469 were equipped with the boss 302 race ready engine. 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. Mustang boss 302 1970, grabba blue, top loader gearbox, 9 31 spline 3. 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. It elevates the nameplate from mere muscle car to fullfledged sports car.
Has assembly line markings on rear end and drive shaft. 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. Classic recreations is the only licensed continuation car builder to offer the highly sought after boss 302 mustang. A soldier on deployment finds his mustang boss 302 race car. 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.
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 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. However, there are two versions of the 20 ford mustang boss 302 offered. Its a real race car with real slicks, a proper suspension, and a real race chassis. If youve been waiting for the 20 boss 302 specs, dont worry, theyre here. While the drive train of the boss 302 may steal the limelight, the car is thankfully much more than a hoppedup engine package. The boss 302 was the top engine configuration offered on the cougar eliminator. Jul 21, 2016 the 1969 l and 1970 r boss 302 trans am mustangs from the jim click collection.
How does the shelby mustang gt350r compare to the boss 302. We could spout hundreds of words about appearance and stats, but come on, you want to read about driving the car. A new hockey stick graphic featuring reflective stripes is added to the new boss, calling back the 1970 boss 302. The boss 302 instripe logo was not on the body, but hack, who graduated high school in. Has factory competition suspension heavy duty springs, staggered shocks, sway bar and front disc brakes. I am considering buying either a 2012 mustang gt or 2012 mustang boss 302. 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 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. Mar 15, 2019 in july 2011, i returned from overseas tour with the army to purchase my dream car, a 2012 boss 302 mustang. Yes, there are traction control and other safety aids, but the simplicity of this car is what makes it. 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.
The 2012 and 20 boss 302 are rare cars that are highlyregarded in the. You dont have to sign a legal waiver before you drive the new boss 302, but it might be an idea anyway. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty. 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. As the resident mustang geek on the everyday driver team, paul called to ask if id like to go along. Its what the shelby gt 350s and 500s should have been but werent. The boss 302 mustang was styled by larry shinoda, a former gm employee. Find the best used 20 ford mustang boss 302 near you. Ford car cover weathershield style boss 302 20 cj pony parts. Find out more about the 2012 ford mustang boss 302 in this first test by the automotive experts at motor trend. This is the real deal with very desirable features and colors. The boss 302 is just the car for drivers who like the simplicity of motor, man and machine. We love the boss 302, but everything weve heard about the shelby gt350 suggests well have a new favorite. Oct 12, 2012 the boss 302 is just the car for drivers who like the simplicity of motor, man and machine.
Sep 07, 2012 full test of the 20 ford mustang boss 302 laguna seca. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Find out more about the 2012 ford mustang boss 302 in this first test by. Ford revived the name for another two year production run in 2012 and 20. 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. Order a ford gray weathershield style car cover for your 20 boss 302 mustang from cj pony parts today. Having accomplished what they ultimately set out to do, ford decided to shelf the boss 302 after only 2 short years. 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. The car was an homage to the famous 1969 and 1970 trans am racers of the same name, powerful and capable roadcourse pony cars. 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. Find out more about the 2012 ford mustang boss 302 in this first drive. The mustang boss 302 and camaro 1le head to head at motown mile. Designer larry shinoda was responsible for the boss stripe package, the sports slat roof and the effective front and rear spoilers.
View detailed pictures that accompany our 20 ford mustang boss 302 article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Hack told us that on the weekend of thanksgiving 2004 he had been looking for a 1971 sportsroof as a driver. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 89 20 mustang models nationwide. The boss mustang platform experienced racing success in. In midaugust, a pair of boss 302 mustangs will cross the auction stage at the rm sothebys sale in monterey, california. 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. Rare grabber green 1970 ford mustang boss 302 continues to. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options.
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. A tale of two mustang boss 302 trans am cars unfolds in mo. Here we are turning in to turn 1 at willow springs, toward the end of braking from 5 to 86 mph and. Jim farley, fords group vp of global marketing, didnt have to fly to california for the debut of the mustang boss 302. Meet the 2012 ford mustang boss 302, the best, most wellrounded mustang ever. 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. In addition to a laundry list of competitionready modifications that included a roush yatesprepped engine. The july 68 issue of car and driver featured a headtohead test that included what is likely the only street. In our 2009 best drivers car competition the 2010 shelby gt500. 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.
Mirroring the differences between the 1969 and 1970 originals, the changes ford makes to the 20 mustang. However, i only plan to own one car and the mustang will be my daily driver. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 159 2012 mustang models nationwide. In 1970 however, the boss 302 found success with the legend parnelli jones behind the wheel, and the mustang officially took the transam title in the over 2liter class. The story behind fords illfated 1968 tunnelport 302. Moffat raced the mustang in the australian touring car. Please confirm listing details including price and. Ford shelby gt500 vs boss 302 mustang, one to rule them all. Find 1970 ford mustangs boss 302 for sale on oodle classifieds.