Boss 302 car and driver

We have 20 ford mustang boss 302 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 14 personal use cars. 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. Shelby gt350 vs boss 302 the best mustangs compared. Nov 02, 2012 ford shelby gt500 vs boss 302 mustang, one to rule them all. 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. 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. Find 1970 ford mustangs boss 302 for sale on oodle classifieds. Jun 29, 2018 feature on 1970 ford mustang boss 302 transam race car. In midaugust, a pair of boss 302 mustangs will cross the auction stage at the rm sothebys sale in monterey, california. Moffat raced the mustang in the australian touring car. The boss 302 instripe logo was not on the body, but hack, who graduated high school in. Jul 21, 2016 the 1969 l and 1970 r boss 302 trans am mustangs from the jim click collection.

Order a ford gray weathershield style car cover for your 20 boss 302 mustang from cj pony parts today. The mustang boss 302 and camaro 1le head to head at motown mile. 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. Comparing a 302 tunnel port and boss 302 head side by side proves interesting. 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. This is the real deal with very desirable features and colors. Please confirm listing details including price and. Just a few parts shy of a fullblown race car, the mustang boss 302 is a streetlegal, highperformance mustang variant designed for road racing. 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. 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. Ive been a fan of the boss 302 since driving the laguna seca at the track of.

A tale of two mustang boss 302 trans am cars unfolds in mo. 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. How does the shelby mustang gt350r compare to the boss 302. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 86 20 mustang models nationwide. The boss mustang platform experienced racing success in. 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. In our 2009 best drivers car competition the 2010 shelby gt500. Boss 302 driver ignores quarantine orders, ends up driving. Meet the 2012 ford mustang boss 302, the best, most wellrounded mustang ever. Of the 2,267 1970 cougar eliminators, only 469 were equipped with the boss 302 race ready engine. Find out more about the 2012 ford mustang boss 302 in this first test by. Ford car cover weathershield style boss 302 20 cj pony parts.

Read on to learn more on our ford mustang boss 302. We could spout hundreds of words about appearance and stats, but come on, you want to read about driving the car. Mar 20, 2020 the car runs well, shifts well, stops well and is a pleasure to drive, he tells us. 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. Has factory competition suspension heavy duty springs, staggered shocks, sway bar and front disc brakes. Mar 15, 2019 in july 2011, i returned from overseas tour with the army to purchase my dream car, a 2012 boss 302 mustang. In addition to a laundry list of competitionready modifications that included a roush yatesprepped engine. It elevates the nameplate from mere muscle car to fullfledged sports car.

The boss 302 is a hell of an enthusiasts car, said car and driver. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. A new hockey stick graphic featuring reflective stripes is added to the new boss, calling back the 1970 boss 302. There have been so many special editions of the ford mustang that one can be forgiven for a little fatigue in that department. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 159 2012 mustang models nationwide. Find the best used 20 ford mustang boss 302 near you. Read the story and see photos of the new boss laguna seca at car and driver. 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. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The fake air scoops in the rear quarter panel fenders of the regular production 1969 mustangs were eliminated on the boss 302 models. We love the boss 302, but everything weve heard about the shelby gt350 suggests well have a new favorite. Full test of the 20 ford mustang boss 302 laguna seca. The boss 302 mustang was styled by larry shinoda, a former gm employee. View detailed pictures that accompany our 20 ford mustang boss 302 article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features.

Aug 08, 20 view detailed pictures that accompany our 20 ford mustang boss 302 article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. While the drive train of the boss 302 may steal the limelight, the car is thankfully much more than a hoppedup engine package. 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. The boss 302 is just the car for drivers who like the simplicity of motor, man and machine. Find out more about the 2012 ford mustang boss 302 in this first drive. 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. If youve been waiting for the 20 boss 302 specs, dont worry, theyre here.

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. 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. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty. The test questions have all been asked and its time for the ford motor company to hand in its paper. Mirroring the differences between the 1969 and 1970 originals, the changes ford makes to the 20 mustang. 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. When the 2011 mustang gt came out, we figured thats it, they cant make this car any better. The 2012 and 20 boss 302 are rare cars that are highlyregarded in the. Engineers spent many hours tuning the boss 302 s suspension creating what is perhaps the best balanced ford performance car ever produced. Like the z28, the boss 302 was built as a trans am roadracing qualifier. Find out more about the 2012 ford mustang boss 302 in this first test by the automotive experts at motor trend. Classic recreations is the only licensed continuation car builder to offer the highly sought after boss 302 mustang.

Its a real race car with real slicks, a proper suspension, and a real race chassis. The boss 302 was the top engine configuration offered on the cougar eliminator. Here we are turning in to turn 1 at willow springs, toward the end of braking from 5 to 86 mph and. 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.

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 story behind fords illfated 1968 tunnelport 302. Sep 07, 2012 full test of the 20 ford mustang boss 302 laguna seca. 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. You dont have to sign a legal waiver before you drive the new boss 302, but it might be an idea anyway. However, there are two versions of the 20 ford mustang boss 302 offered. The roadrunner in the boss growls like a classic muscle car. Yes, there are traction control and other safety aids, but the simplicity of this car is what makes it.

A soldier on deployment finds his mustang boss 302 race car. Hack told us that on the weekend of thanksgiving 2004 he had been looking for a 1971 sportsroof as a driver. The information contained within classified listings on. Listed in the first edition of the boss 302 registry. I am considering buying either a 2012 mustang gt or 2012 mustang boss 302. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The car was an homage to the famous 1969 and 1970 trans am racers of the same name, powerful and capable roadcourse pony cars. Buy a boss 302 and you get a spectacular street car, plus a fabulous turnkey opentrack car. Long on value, short on fluff, this is americas supercompact.

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. Faithful to the original, except for surpassing it in every way. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Having accomplished what they ultimately set out to do, ford decided to shelf the boss 302 after only 2 short years. Its what the shelby gt 350s and 500s should have been but werent. A black horizontal rear window shade and a blackout hood were both options. Our next competitor, the ford mustang boss 302 laguna seca. Designer larry shinoda was responsible for the boss stripe package, the sports slat roof and the effective front and rear spoilers. However, i only plan to own one car and the mustang will be my daily driver. Rehagen racingteam, dean martindriver, ford mustang boss. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 89 20 mustang models nationwide. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Rare grabber green 1970 ford mustang boss 302 continues to.

The 1970 ford mustang boss 302 used a fortified 302 cid fourbarrel v8 rated at 290 bhp. 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. 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. 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. Oct 12, 2012 the boss 302 is just the car for drivers who like the simplicity of motor, man and machine. Ford shelby gt500 vs boss 302 mustang, one to rule them all.

Read about the 1982 ford mustang gt 302 ho in this first drive article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. Has assembly line markings on rear end and drive shaft. Ford revived the name for another two year production run in 2012 and 20. 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. Do you recommend the 2012 boss 302 for a daily driven car. As the resident mustang geek on the everyday driver team, paul called to ask if id like to go along. The focus on both raw power and the overall driving experience. The boss 302 is a huge improvement over the standard 5. The july 68 issue of car and driver featured a headtohead test that included what is likely the only street. Mustang boss 302 1970, grabba blue, top loader gearbox, 9 31 spline 3.