R-CODE 1971 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 351

OVERVIEW

This rotisserie-restored R-code 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 is powered by a 351ci V8 bored .030 over backed by a Toploader four-speed manual transmission. Features include power steering, power Wilwood front disc brakes, an AM/8-track radio, a Ram Air hood, front bucket seats, a center console, and a Sport Deck folding rear seat. Finished in Bright Blue Metallic with silver accents over a white vinyl interior, this Mustang Boss is available now and comes with the removed original front disc brakes, uninstalled NOS (new old stock) Magnum 500 wheels, an uninstalled new Ford front spoiler, an uninstalled new reproduction front spoiler from CJ Pony Parts, an NOS three-spoke Rim Blow steering wheel, an Elite Marti Report, and a California vehicle registration card.

EXTERIOR - FEATURES

The exterior has been restored and refinished in the original color of Bright Blue Metallic (code 6), as verified by the Marti Report. Features include a metallic silver accents, Boss 351 side stripes, chrome bumpers, grille-mounted sport lamps, a Ram Air hood, twist-lock hood pins, color-keyed mirror housings, and a metallic silver rear wing. According to the seller, this Mustang has not seen any inclement weather or water since the restoration was finished.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of American Racing Torq Thrust D wheels is wrapped in new Firestone Wide Oval radial tires.

INTERIOR - FEATURES

The front bucket seats and the folding rear seat are upholstered in white vinyl. Features include a black center console with a storage compartment and a Hurst manual shifter, power steering, power brakes, an AM/8-track radio, manual windows, and a manual remote driver-side mirror.

INTERIOR - GAUGES

A 120-mph speedometer, an 8K-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, oil pressure, alternator, and engine temperature are located ahead of the driver. A clock is mounted at the front of the center console. The odometer reads 70,245 miles, which the seller reports to be accurate.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 351ci V8 backed by an original Top Loader four-speed manual transmission with a RUG BJ1 tag and a new pressure plate, disc, and pilot bearing. Engine and engine bay features include:

• Ford Motorsports cast aluminum valve covers with internal drippers
• Ram Air assembly including an NOS rubber seal and a SEMO Classic Mustang Inc. reproduction filter lid
• Cast iron Cobra Jet four-barrel intake manifold
• 4300D DZZF-9510-AA carburetor
• Rebuilt power brake unit
• Rebuilt master cylinder
• Modine replacement radiator
• Resealed power steering pump with a factory oil cooler
• 2 ¼-inch cast iron exhaust manifolds
• Single-vacuum-advance distributor with a PerTronix upgrade
• 4MA-stamped crankshaft
• D1ZX flywheel
• DZZXHO harmonic balancer
• D1AE GA heads with studs, adjustable rockers, and polylocks
• D0AE connecting rods
• Replacement D2AE four-bolt 351C block bored .030 over
• TRW replacement Boss 351 domed pistons with double-lock rings and high-tensile-strength rod bolts
• TRW Boss 351 replacement mechanical camshaft
• Crane solid mechanical lifters

The following parts are reportedly correctly numbered Boss 351 parts:

• Fan and spacer
• Water pump
• Crankshaft
• Power steering pulleys

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Mustang is equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle including the Competition rear suspension option, staggered rear shocks, and a 4:11:1 locking rear end. Braking is provided by upgraded Wilwood power front discs and rear drums. A full-length dual exhaust system exits at the rear.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The seller will include the removed original front disc brakes, NOS Magnum 500 wheels, an uninstalled new Ford front spoiler, an uninstalled new reproduction front spoiler from CJ Pony Parts, an NOS three-spoke Rim Blow steering wheel, and an Elite Marti Report.