1970 Model of racing sports car-Ford Mustang Boss 302
The Boss 302 was created in 1969 by Ford to combat the new Camaro and Firebird from Chevrolet and Pontiac. The Mustang was outperformed by the Camaro, which was introduced in 1967, so a higher trim level with more power and handling had to be created to combat this new competitor.
Ironically, the construction of the 69-70 Mustang fastbacks was heavily influenced by the same team who designed the first generation Camaro, brought to Ford when Semon Knudsen of Pontiac became president of Ford Motor Company in 1968. The Boss name is due to the head designer giving Knudson the nickname of "Boss." It sounded like a good name for the Mustang intended to overthrow the Camaro in the muscle car segment, so it stuck.
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Sports car
Boss Mustangs were intended for the consumer market, but they also had a higher goal: to compete in the Trans-Am racing series. The Boss duked it out with the Camaro Z28, Firebird Trans-Am, AMC Javelin, and various other racers with its underrated 290-horsepower 302 V8 with upgraded cylinder heads from the Cleveland 351 engine. Its suspension was modified for racing and the Boss 302 featured power front disc brakes to slow it down quickly for the corners.
The Boss 302 racing program was a success, with Bud Moore winning the championship in 1970, fielding two Boss 302 out on the track.
The Boss 302 racing program was a success, with Bud Moore winning the championship in 1970, fielding two Boss 302 out on the track.
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 American racing car
The Boss 302 is known not only for its performance, but also for its flashy and distinctive appearance. It features reflective"hockey stripes" down the sides of the doors and fenders, with "Boss 302" displayed proudly on the upper front fender area. It also featured front and rear spoilers in black, special wheels, rear window shades, and of course the "Shaker Hood" scoop, which moves and rumbles along with the modified 302 cubic inch V8 under the hood.
It was available in distinctive colors such as orange, red, blue, and green, as well as more subtle white and black options. There were 1,629 Boss 302 Mustangs produced in 1969, along with 7,013 in 1970. Its base price in 1970 was around $3,300.
This car was purchased new by the current owner in August 1970 for $3,440. He drove the car quite a bit until the family priorities took over and the car had to sit. It was some time later that his son wanted to help restore the car. Working mostly on weekends for several years, you can see the results.
The engine, from its 4-bolt main block, steel crankshaft, high compression pistons, solid lifter cam, free breathing cylinder heads, aluminum intake and Holly carburetor, is the heart and soul of the car.
The car has a 4-speed transmission, 9-inch rear end, modified shock towers, heavy sway bars, quick ratio steering, 11.3 inch disc brakes and wider tires than the standard car.
It was available in distinctive colors such as orange, red, blue, and green, as well as more subtle white and black options. There were 1,629 Boss 302 Mustangs produced in 1969, along with 7,013 in 1970. Its base price in 1970 was around $3,300.
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 muscle car
The Street Boss 302 combined Ford's most advanced small block with Mustangs advanced suspension for a complete package. It was Mustang's Z-28 and also was Ford's homologation car to a 1970 Trans-Am championship.This car was purchased new by the current owner in August 1970 for $3,440. He drove the car quite a bit until the family priorities took over and the car had to sit. It was some time later that his son wanted to help restore the car. Working mostly on weekends for several years, you can see the results.
The engine, from its 4-bolt main block, steel crankshaft, high compression pistons, solid lifter cam, free breathing cylinder heads, aluminum intake and Holly carburetor, is the heart and soul of the car.
The car has a 4-speed transmission, 9-inch rear end, modified shock towers, heavy sway bars, quick ratio steering, 11.3 inch disc brakes and wider tires than the standard car.