1971 Ford Mustang BOSS 351

Last of the BOSS Mustangs

For the 1971 model year, Ford introduced a drastically redesigned Mustang. To this day the design is scrutinized, but sales were still strong compared to the competitors. For that year and that year only, one model stood out and would be looked at as being one of the best balanced performance Mustangs ever built and the last of the series of impressive BOSS cars. Only 1,805 BOSS 351 Mustangs were built featuring a special version of the 351 Cleveland engine and 4 speed transmission. With 0-60 times being competitive with the previous generation 428CJ and the balanced handling of a BOSS 302, they were fantastic all around cars.

Built on November 19, 1970 at the Ford Dearborn assembly plant, this BOSS 351 Mustang was certainly among the best options BOSS cars around. Of course it was equipped with the BOSS 351 engine rated at 330hp, this motor was hooked up to a 4 speed Top Loader wide ratio 4 speed transmission and 3.91 geared Traction-Lok rear end. The long list of options begins with power steering, power disc brakes, sport deck rear seat, bumper guards, rear electric window defroster, console and Magnum 500 wheels. Being a BOSS it also came with the full set of instrumentation including factory tach. Today the car continues to show well, having been tastefully restored, the white paint shows well with all appropriate black striping and hood treatment on the functional NASA Ram Air. The BOSS 351's were the last of the breed and in the eyes of many, also the best most well balance car of them all. This particular example offers a great opportunity to acquire a real BOSS Mustang and one which can be both driven and enjoyed.