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"The Boss Mustang is among the most easily identifiable and coveted muscle car collectibles on the planet, all the more so because Ford brought the Boss back for a brief two-year run for the 2012 and 2013 model years. This has caused a resurgence in interest among collectors and restoration experts, especially the more creative types who pursue “What if?” cars that add a unique twist to any collection.
This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 351 convertible, up for grabs on the Hemmings Classified section (http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/12/28/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1970-ford-mustang-boss-351-convertible/), is one such “What if?” car that was never actually made, but represents what could-have-been had Ford decided a droptop Boss was what buyers wanted.
Ford never actually built a Boss convertible Mustang, and the Boss 351 engine under the hood of this custom creation was not even an option in 1970. But thanks to a lot of reinforcing of the under body, this Mustang is one stiff customer, able to easily handle the extra output of the Boss V8 engine. This includes a one-piece seat frame and a steel plate underneath the seats to make the ride “extra tight” in the words of the seller.
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The Boss 351 Cleveland engine is mildly ported with 2-barrel Cleveland heads and a valvetrain borrowed from an actual Boss 351. A Hurst four-speed shifter allows drivers to row through the gears themselves, and out back the 9-inch rear end has 3:91 gears. In other words, this unique Mustang can certainly get going should the horsepower be called upon.
It’s a unique ride to be sure, and for the asking price of $46,900, it’s also about half the cost of a real Boss Mustang, but without the “garage queen” stigma. Would you add this Boss droptop to your collection, or just drive it like you stole it?"
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