1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

[BGlover67]

Found this for sale at RK in Charlotte, NC.  How does a 'concourse restoration' take 13 years?  As a potential buyer, would that be impressive to you or raise your suspicions?  Thoughts, comments?




Original 429 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8 Original Toploader 4-speed manual transmission /
Correct Ford 9-inch rear axle Correct Competition Suspension /
Original 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels Correct power steering /
Correct power front disc and rear drum brakes
Correct Wimbledon White single-stage paint
Correct Black Clarion Knit vinyl interior
The beneficiary of a 13-year concours-style restoration that utilized mostly original and NOS components
Sale includes: An Eminger Document / Restoration photos / Restoration receipts
Sale includes: Ford Customer Relationship Center paperwork / A Deluxe Marti Auto Works Report 1 of only 859 Boss 429s produced for the 1969 model year

Here at RK Motors Charlotte we've made a tradition out of showcasing some of the finest muscle cars in the world. But some of those classics are so rare that they're almost impossible to find. Take Ford's legendary Mustang Boss 429, for example. The last world-class, real-deal Boss 429 we came across was a 1969 Candyapple Red car which rolled out of our showroom almost FIVE years ago. So, it's only natural that, when we found this fully documented, numbers-matching Wimbledon White stunner, we simply couldn't wait to share it with you! Fresh out of a nut-and-bolt concours restoration, and packing an original 429/4-speed drivetrain, this fully documented Boss, KK 429 NASCAR 1746, provides one serious investor the best of both worlds: ownership and enjoyment of one of Detroit's ultimate muscle cars, and solid equity in a highly exclusive collector car!

HISTORY

The origin of Ford's fabled 'Boss 9' is classically simple. The folks in Dearborn needed to win NASCAR races. To win NASCAR races, they had to develop an engine that could keep up with Chrysler's mighty Hemi. Problem was, NASCAR had homologation rules. So, Ford needed to peddle that monster powerplant in something that prowled American streets. While the red-hot Mustang was a natural fit, its new, Ford 385-derived engine was not. All Boss 429s, as they would come to be known, were fitted with rear sway bars, relocated batteries, modified engine bays and manually operated hood scoops at the Rouge assembly plant. Then, in a bit of historic serendipity, they were shipped directly to Kar Kraft to be hand finished by the same team that built LeMans-winning GT40s. The result was a 2-year production run that, in 1969, created exactly 859 coupes which, conservatively rated at 375 horsepower, topped out at 175 MPH!

BODYWORK/TRIM

If nothing else, this impressive pony is rolling proof that you should never judge a book by its cover. Or, for our more logic-minded readers: everything happens for a reason. The simple pigment you see in our high resolution photography reflects a correct shade of Wimbledon White. And that correct shade of Wimbledon White comes courtesy of old school single-stage paint. Why, you ask, is a $350K classic finished in such elementary digs? Because the owner of this killer coupe spent the better part of 13 years returning the car to exactly the state it was originally sold in. Actually, come to think of it, "13 years" is a bit misleading, as the car's nut-and-bolt concours restoration really began in the 1990s under the stewardship of a previous owner. When the present owner purchased the project, circa 2003, he inherited a car that was 95% original and decided to focus much of his time on finding missing NOS and date-correct parts. That translates to a numbers-matching Boss 429 that, in addition to featuring many rebuilt and original components, strives to be 100% authentic in both appearance and feel.

That said, we are talking about a restored car, and many steps have been taken to ensure its integrity. For starters, it was completely disassembled, chemically dipped, fully stripped and professionally e-coated. A full suite of date-correct ECS Automotive Concepts glass was ordered to complement a correct spoiler and official FoMoCo lighting. All of the car's chrome and stainless has been professionally restored and professionally polished. And everything is held together by high quality AMK Products hardware.

ENGINE

Lift the sculpted hood and you'll find an original, 429 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8 that's restored and ready to rock and roll thanks to Marion Performance Racing Engines of Marion, Arkansas! While Dearborn brass rated these lethal powerplants at 375 horses for the sake of appeasing whiny insurance agents, the fact that the mills actually made over 500 horsepower was one of Detroit's worst kept secrets. That's because Ford unapologetically developed their exclusive 'nine' to be a homologation piece for MoPar-hunting NASCAR blocks of the same ilk. At full throttle, the flapper valve opens, drawing cool oxygen through a correctly painted ram air induction system in to an original Holley carburetor, restored by Pony Carburetors. Below that juice box, correct 'crescent' heads seat a correct aluminum intake between massive aluminum valve covers. At the front of that intake, an original points distributor sequences spark between a marked coil and pliable Autolite Radio Resistance cables. A correct hydraulic cam breathes through cast iron exhaust manifolds, which conduct an octane-fueled symphony through factory-spec Scott Fuller pipes. In front of those tubes, traditional V-belts spin correct power steering and a correctly marked alternator beneath factory smog equipment and a Ford Blue water pump. Speaking of water, a marked, original radiator cycles coolant through reproduction Autolite hoses and old school screw clamps. As you can see from our photos, the Ford Blue beast is homed in a solid engine bay that's finished in a smooth coat of Satin Black paint. And details are concours-level, from the car's original starter and vivid Autolite voltage regulator to its correct fuel pump and fresh ECS decals.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Take a peek under this Ford and you'll find an exceptionally clean chassis that's framed in correctly oversprayed floors. At the center of those floors, an original Toploader 4-speed spins a tagged Dead Nuts On driveshaft, which is threaded to a DSD-restored Ford 9-inch. That awesome drivetrain is held off the ground by a marked and rebuilt Competition Suspension that, thanks to DSD Restorations, is correct all the way down to its original KKX spindles and reproduction KKX shocks. At the ends of that suspension, correct power steering combines with correct power front disc and rear drum brakes to provide competent track capability. The aforementioned Scott Fuller pipes funnel roasted dinosaurs through an H-shaped crossover, small resonators and a transverse muffler. And at the sides of those anodized tubes, original Magnum 500s twist reproduction F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GTs around galloping horse center caps.

INTERIOR

Take a look inside this Boss and you'll find a correct Clarion Knit vinyl interior that shows little to no weathering. Correct bench and hi-back bucket seats are in excellent shape, no doubt receiving some professional upholstery work. In front of those seats, a dual-cowl dash hangs factory telemetry, professionally restored by The Tachman, above a correct Philco radio. Below the dash, a correct console founds a chrome shifter on fresh carpet and fresh sound deadening material. Sound deadening material also serves as the foundation for a tight headliner that's accented by tagged sun visors. At the sides of the car, sculpted door panels center bright wood applique behind Python seatbelts. In front of the driver, a professionally restored Rim Blow Steering Wheel laps stainless-trimmed foot pedals. And behind the cockpit, a small trunk anchors a correct Space Saver tire opposite a correct reproduction battery.

PROVENANCE

According to Kevin Marti of Marti Auto Works, this clean coupe was bolted together in Dearborn, Michigan on May 1st, 1969. Here's a thorough breakdown of the car's Eminger Document and Deluxe Marti Auto Works Report:

DOOR DATA:

SERIAL NUMBER: 9F02Z192872
* 9 – 1969 model year
* F – Built in Dearborn, Michigan
* 02 – Mustang Sportsroof
* Z – 429 cubic inch, 4V Boss engine
* 192872nd Ford vehicle scheduled for production at Dearborn
* 63B – Mustang Sportsroof
* M – Ford #1619-A Wimbledon White paint
* DAA – Black Clarion Knit vinyl interior with hi-back bucket seats
* 02E – Scheduled to be built on May 2, 1969
* 892001 – Transportation Services Ordering District under special order #2001
* V – 3.91 Traction-Lok axle
* 6 – 4-speed, close-ratio manual transmission

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

* 4-speed, close-ratio manual transmission
* Traction-Lok differential
* Visibility Group
* F60x15 raised white letter tires
* Console
* Power front disc brakes
* Power steering
* Deluxe Interior Décor Group
* AM radio
* Deluxe belts complete with warning light
* Color-keyed racing mirrors
* Competition Suspension
* Functional front air spoiler
* Trunk-mounted battery

EMINGER:

2-DOOR SPORTSROOF 8-CYLINDER MUSTANG BOSS 429 ($2,740)
* -- Floor-mounted shifter
* -- Vinyl bucket seats
* -- Adjustable quarter windows
* -- Tinted rear window
* -- Pushbutton seatbelts
* Wimbledon White ($00)
* 429 cubic inch 4V Cobra Jet high output V8 with ram air induction ($1,208.35)
* Functional front air spoiler ($13.05)
* 85-amp trunk-mounted battery ($32.44)
* High-back bucket seats ($84.25)
* 4-speed manual transmission ($253.92)
* Traction-Lok differential ($63.51)
* Visibility Group ($11.16)
* F60x15 wide oval belted black sidewall tires with raised white letters ($00)
* Console ($53.82)
* Power steering ($94.95)
* Power front disc brakes ($64.77)
* Deluxe Interior Décor Group ($120.48)
* AM radio ($61.40)
* Deluxe belts complete with warning light ($15.59)
* Color-keyed racing mirrors ($19.48)
* Competition Suspension ($30.64)

TOTAL OPTIONS: $2,127.81
CAR DELIVERED TO: Whitson Ford Inc. of Pensacola, Florida

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OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES

* The aforementioned Eminger Document
* A Boss 429 Supplement to 1969 Mustang Owner's Manual
* Restoration photos
* A stack of restoration receipts
* The aforementioned Deluxe Marti Auto Works Report
* Official Ford Customer Relationship Center paperwork
* A reproduction Window Sticker
* A Mustang Boss 429 tag

If your definition of collector car involves the terms "highly accurate", "beautifully presented", and "meticulously crafted", it's your lucky day! This investment grade Ford is a fast, rare and extremely impressive example of America's coolest pony car. Don't miss your chance to take home a world class Boss 429!

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SUMMARY

* The beneficiary of a 13-year concours-style restoration that utilized mostly original and NOS components
* Original 429 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8
* Original Toploader 4-speed manual transmission / Correct Ford 9-inch rear axle
* Correct Wimbledon White single-stage paint
* Correct Black Clarion Knit vinyl interior
* Sale includes: An Eminger Document / Restoration photos / Restoration receipts
* Sale includes: Ford Customer Relationship Center paperwork / A Deluxe Marti Auto Works Report
* Correct Competition Suspension / Original 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels
* Correct power steering / Correct power front disc and rear drum brakes
* 1 of only 859 Boss 429s produced for the 1969 model year

https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/2678/1969-ford-mustang-boss-429

$269,900

[Bigfoot]

No reason to believe anything from RK.....

[2112]

Have to wonder why they keep referring to the B9 as a 429 Cobrajet?

[Bigfoot]

Have to wonder why they keep referring to the B9 as a 429 Cobrajet?

Oh my....

[BGlover67]

Have to wonder why they keep referring to the B9 as a 429 Cobrajet?

You're right, some funky writing in that ad. 

[427heaven]

Whats the old saying about, its better to appear ignorant than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

[polyglas]

Have to wonder why they keep referring to the B9 as a 429 CobraJet

THE # 2 copy of Ford invoice refers to the Boss 429 as the 429 4V CID Cobra Jet HO. I think they copied it from the invoice?

[SCJSTU]

The word CORRECT is used a lot.....which is scary

[BGlover67]

Have to wonder why they keep referring to the B9 as a 429 CobraJet

THE # 2 copy of Ford invoice refers to the Boss 429 as the 429 4V CID Cobra Jet HO. I think they copied it from the invoice?

Bob, have you ever spent 13 years restoring one of your B9's?

[2112]

Have to wonder why they keep referring to the B9 as a 429 CobraJet

THE # 2 copy of Ford invoice refers to the Boss 429 as the 429 4V CID Cobra Jet HO. I think they copied it from the invoice?

Is that a mistake? Or was that an official FoMoCo designation?

That seems odd as that moniker was used for a distinctly different 385.