LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1970 Ford BOSS 302
The pony car rivalry began in 1967 with the introduction of the Chevrolet Camaro by General Motors. The Camaro gave Ford its first real competition since the introduction of the Mustang in 1964. However, revenge was sweet with the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302. The name was inspired by Ford stylist Larry Shinoda, who had a nickname among Ford employees of “Boss” and 302 was the motor to power this legendary Mustang.
Under the hood, the Boss's high-output 302 V-8 was said to produce 290 horsepower at 4600 rpm, actual output was estimated to be far higher. Mated to the motor is the optional wide-ratio 4-speed manual. Ford spared no expense to ensure this would be a Trans-Am-worthy power plant, installing new "dry-deck" Cleveland-style heads with 2.33-inch intake valves and no head gaskets, solid lifters, an aluminum high-riser manifold, super-high-flow Holley four-barrel carburetor, high-capacity dual-point ignition, four-bolt central-main-bearing caps, cross-drilled forged crankshaft, and special pistons.
This rare Calypso Coral Boss 302 offered was built on November 5th, 1969, and sold new at Schmerler Ford Inc in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This incredible Boss 302 has known ownership history, including one of the most premier head MCA and SAAC judges who has an incredible collection. This 1970 BOSS 302 Mustang has been a special car since day one, factory finished as you see it today in the highly desirable Calypso Coral with Black Rhino/Corinthian Vinyl interior. This car is nicely optioned with Shaker Hood, Rear Spoiler, Sport Slats, Sport Deck Rear Seat, F60x15 Belted Tires, Power Brakes, Tachometer, Power Steering, Chin Spoiler, Magnum 500 Wheels, Convenience Group, and AM radio.
The car has benefited from a beautiful rotisserie restoration. Before the restoration, the car was an extremely well-preserved original example, making the restoration much easier with a better end product. The Boss was stripped to bare metal to be refinished in its factory-delivered Calypso Coral paint, which was then wet sanded and polished. The undercarriage was painted in red oxide with body color overspray, and included factory details such as inspection marking, batch primer, and blackout spot welds were recreated.
The engine is detailed with correct inspection markings, inspection stickers, and tags. Close inspection reveals that the numbers matching BOSS 302 engine still remains under the shaker hood backed by the numbers matching RUG-AW Boss close-ratio Top Loader 4-speed putting power back to the optional axle ratio Traction-Lok 3.91 differential.
These cars were made famous by George Follmer’s Orange Trans Am Boss 302 Mustangs dominated the racing circuits throughout 1970. The Ford BOSS Mustangs are among the great muscle cars of the day, this particular car checks off all the boxes of being the “right” example. To further this Boss 302’s investment potential it comes fully documented with Marti Report, Car Invoices, Restoration Documentation, Owner’s Manual And More. This rare and desirable factory Calypso Coral BOSS 302 has all the essential criteria to make it a truly desirable BOSS to both collectors and enthusiasts alike.