Numbers-Matching G-Code: 1969 Boss 302 Ford Mustang
For the first generation of the Boss 302 Ford Mustang to have only lasted 2 years, this pony sure made a big splash in small block history considering the brief amount of time it was made and how few were produced. The total production for 1969 and 1970 combined was less than 9,000 cars, with the seller of this 1969 Boss 302 Ford Mustang here on eBay pointing out that for the first-year model, just 1,628 examples were manufactured, compared to the 7,014 for 1970, making it the rarer of the two. This one’s located in Palmetto, Florida, with bidding having reached $61,100 so far, although that’s not enough to buy it as the reserve has not yet been attained.
The Boss is being sold on consignment by Survivor Classic Car Services, and can also be found on their website with more than 200 pictures and a drive-it-home-today price of $89,995. For 1969, the buyer had a choice of only 4 colors, including Acapulco Blue, Wimbledon White, Calypso Coral, and Bright Yellow, the latter of which this example left Dearborn wearing. The car is said to have been repainted back to this factory color and had a new Boss stripe kit added. We’re also treated to a walkaround video.
Only 2 owners have called this Boss 302 theirs, and the car comes with a considerable amount of documentation, including restoration receipts and Marti report. The mileage of 58k is claimed to be actual, with the 302 undergoing a rebuild less than 2,000 miles ago. The Boss block was a brute to begin with, as it offered a 4-bolt-main to help the crank endure some of the stress I’m sure Ford anticipated drivers would be putting these engines through. This one’s topped with a high-rise aluminum intake and a 750 CFM Holley 4-Barrel. The 4-Speed manual transmission is also the original part.
Not much is specifically mentioned about the interior or what has received recent attention, but overall things are looking good in there, especially if it’s mostly original. There are a handful of blemishes, such as a bit of tearing in the driver’s seat and a crack in the dash over the glove box, but nothing that stands out as needing immediate attention before the new owner can begin to enjoy driving it. With all the Boss 302 clones running around, it’s refreshing to see a low-mileage real deal, and with the original drivetrain still present I’m guessing the seller is going to see his reserve reached before time’s up. What are your thoughts on this 1969 Boss 302 Ford Mustang?
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What a great Ford 😎
What can you say about a real deal legend and I’m not a blue oval guy! There is no doubt as great as this car is there are more desirable cars even mustangs but being honest only a handful. The Cleveland heads the 4V holley, 4 speed this is the car that won trans am championship! All hail The Boss!
I do not see the Engine Oil Cooler, that should be immediately to the right of the hood latch.
The horns are moved to the passenger side of hood latch to make room.
That is an expensive and necessary piece especially since 1969 Boss 302s had the 3.91 rear gear standard (not the 3.50 mentioned in seller ad) year to help overcome the softer bottom end of the powerband with the huge valves, ports and aggressive solid lifter cam.
Notice 89 pics and only 1 engine shot, no undercarrage shots either, guys.
Car and driver tested a 69 boss , had the 3.50 gears i believe torinoscj69.
You are 100% correct -> 3.50:1 … with optional 3.91, 4.30.
I feel a Marti Report would really help, showing what came on the car originally, options-wise.
Maybe, check in/Register with these Clubs, ahead of the bid/buy and touch base to see about an Inspector or the “look out fors …”:
* Boss 302 Registry
* Mustang Club of America (facebook, etc.)
Separately, what Standard Equipment is missing, and does this owner have those parts ?
Jay E. put it well, the missing original bits place make a difference.
Some feel these parts are part of what make the Boss a Boss, and how it performs -as well as the value bottom line.
Mustang II steering wheel?
Yes, you would think at this price level they would put the correct steering wheel on. This wheel was on various Ford products in the mid 1970s through early 1980s (Mustang II, Granada, LTD II, Pinto, Fairmont, and so on). Seems very out of place on a car like this.
The 1969 steering wheel is a one year only part. The 1970 and newer steering wheel looks similar but is not the same. The diameter of the wheels are different. On a 2 spoke wheel the 69 has a separate half moon shaped horn ring and the center pad is cut out for this horn ring. The 70 2 spoke wheel has the horn switch incorporated into the center pad. For the 3 spoke rimblow wheel the spokes are different sizes.
The original steering wheel went the way of the stock distributor and coil, also.
Carb should be 780 holley, 750 would be generic replacement (original or not?- these are $1,500 and date coded).
There seems to be a market split on these Boss 302’s. If you have all the correct parts, plus the hood scoop, louvers, wing etc, they seem to bring the high dollar. But this plain jane repaint with non original bits is a rung lower. They are a good value, especially in the mid $60’s price range and what I would be looking for to drive and enjoy. The problem is that the modern version is so good and can be had for about the same price. And except for the nostalgia, they are better in every respect.
unfortunately the shaker hoods were not available on the 69 B2 cars.
Being young and dumb, I always thought the shaker was the coolest part of a 351C in a Boss or 70 M1. I owned a 71 Boss 351 with functional ram air and I kinda got over it.
I would be quite wary of this car. It certainly is pretty but I question the owner’s commitment to quality. The missing parts and the aftermarket gauges dangling off the steering column suggests they lacked the funds to properly restore the car, and took short cuts, not a good sign if you’re asking top dollar.
Question: are the 289 and the 302 the same engine with modifications made to increase the cubic inches?
Fords first small block, the 221, 260, 289, and 302, are basically the same motors, with bore and stroke differences, all are of the Windsor family. The 351W is the same, except uses a wider intake manifold.
To all readers and commentors, feel free to correct me, or add to this.
Thank you for the information.
I think 351w had taller deck height thus the wider intake
The 289 had a 4in. bore and 2.875 stroke. The 302 had a 4in. bore and 3 in. stroke. Otherwise, pretty much the same, except boss blocks.
It good to see a 69 Boss with the correct wheels!
A friend of mind has a ’69 Mach 1 same color w/351? He wants to sell. Anyone know what the price difference between the two? I really not a Ford guy.
The seller has 28 other great vehicles listed, is that a rip in the drivers seat? Too bad on that steering wheel.
$90k BIN for a car that’s missing parts? Nein! I think the seller should lower their expectations and price it accordingly. No oil cooler? Incorrect intake/carb? Wrong steering wheel? Nein! If they want Boss 302 money, then they need to find and install the missing parts and get rid of that disgusting Mustang II wheel. And fix the torn seat and cracked dash.
Having said all that, the Boss 302 is one of the very few cars that I would happily drive in yellow. I’m just not a fan of yellow on cars. Motorcycles yes, cars not so much. But I do dream of having a Boss in my collection someday, they are legendary drivers cars.
Ended at $65,100, Reserve Not Met.
And relisted at $89,995.
Nice car I like it, but has it been restored?