"A NASCAR homologation version of the original Mustang that was only produced for 2 years."
Every generation of the Ford Mustang has featured high performance sports models and in its long history there have even been models designed specifically for use in motorsports.
The most apparent of these came during the car's first generation. In particular, the GT350, developed by Shelby American for SCCA races, had an illustrious career in motorsport and became famous around the world.
However, the Boss series produced only in 1969 and 1970 has just as much historical value. Introduced to meet engine production numbers for NASCAR homologation, the Boss 429 is hailed by some enthusiasts as the greatest model in the history of the Mustang.
The V8 429 engine is the largest ever fitted on a Mustang. While officially rated at 396.8 BHP, racing engines of the time were often underquoted on power and the engine was rumoured to actually produce somewhere near 591.7 BHP.
The iconic large bonnet scoop was only equipped on the Boss 429 model.
Every generation of the Ford Mustang has featured high performance sports models and in its long history there have even been models designed specifically for use in motorsports.
The most apparent of these came during the car's first generation. In particular, the GT350, developed by Shelby American for SCCA races, had an illustrious career in motorsport and became famous around the world.
However, the Boss series produced only in 1969 and 1970 has just as much historical value. Introduced to meet engine production numbers for NASCAR homologation, the Boss 429 is hailed by some enthusiasts as the greatest model in the history of the Mustang.
The V8 429 engine is the largest ever fitted on a Mustang. While officially rated at 396.8 BHP, racing engines of the time were often underquoted on power and the engine was rumoured to actually produce somewhere near 591.7 BHP.
The iconic large bonnet scoop was only equipped on the Boss 429 model.
