This NASCAR stocker from back in 1969 was packing the biggest gun that Ford had to shove under that long, believe it or not, aero front end. That motor was the 429, no Hemi, but plenty powerful in its own right. But rules were rules and NASCAR said Ford had to sell so many of these bruisers in their street cars, in order to make it legal to run on the stock car circuit. A rule that is more or less in play today, as well.
The solution for Ford.........
Those in the know will recognize, that this logo is on the flanks of the '69 and '70 Mustang Boss 429, the only car into which Ford dropped their hallowed motor. Only a few were made, just enough to satisfy NASCAR's requirement. Why it ended up in a Mustang, instead of a Torino, which was actually being raced, is probably hidden in some muscle car history book (a weekend project?).
But this rare Mustang is now the stuff of auction legend, with the top examples at one time going for over half a million USD. Just the car to be in every po' boy's dreams. But suppose that poor boy hit it rich on the powerball lotto. Maybe buy a nicely restored Boss 429. Problem? It would still be an old car and an expensive one at that, so maybe this wouldn't be such a great idea.
Enter Classic Recreations........
This Oklahoma company is taking old Mustangs, stripping them bare and making them something they weren't back in the day. Pick any old 'Stang from '64 to '70 and these folks will transform it into the Mustang of your dreams, assuming your dreams were of Shelbys and the Boss 429. They recreate the original, but with modern touches and underpinnings. A totally up to date old car with more power, better handling, more features and it's completely reliable. Pretty good deal.
Now about that powerball win. You'll need it, since Classic Recreations won't lift a finger, until they see the high side of $200,000 USD (before options) for one of these gems. Seems reasonable, based on what the collector car auctions are hammering down on those fifty year old Fords.
Nostalgia with a completely modern flare. A little different interior than a 1969 Boss, but hey, you have to have something to show for those multiple dollars you've just spent.......
Have a good chuckle at those folks bidding up those beautiful Boss 429's at the Mecum, RM Sotheby's or Barrett-Jackson auctions. They might be a little afraid to wring out their new acquisition. Hey, it's fifty years old! Not you, though. Your Boss 429 look-a-like is all modern and all reliable.
So take it out to some nice quiet lane and be your inner John Force like your life depended on it..........
Until next time.......
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