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If you’re looking for a matching-numbers 1970 Mustang Boss 302 with relatively low chassis mileage and a solid ownership history, we may have just found the car for you. This Grabber Blue example was listed for sale until recently, when it failed to sell at auction. Its owner wasn’t comfortable selling it for $70,802, which means if the car were to ever come up for sale again, you’d have to do better.
The Boss 302 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic muscle cars of its era. It was designed to compete in the Trans-Am racing series, with a high-revving 302ci V8 engine that allowed it to keep up with the likes of the Chevy Camaro Z/28.
This thing has some serious racing pedigree, not to mention enough performance for everyday use, which is why collectors today are willing to pay top dollar for a well-preserved or restored example. Plus, if we're talking about the 1970 model year cars specifically, only about 7,000 were ever made, making the '70 Boss 302 relatively rare, adding to its desirability factor.
What we have here is a well-maintained, matching-numbers Boss 302 finished in Grabber Blue with 55,000 miles on the odometer. As previously mentioned, the car failed to sell at auction, with the original owner's son refusing to let it go for just under $71,000. Could they get more? It's conceivable, but this one isn't exactly in mint condition. Nor is it completely original. I guess it depends on the buyer.
In terms of visual highlights, there's a shaker hood scoop, black hockey stick side stripes, front and rear spoilers, rear window vents, and a set of 15″ Magnum wheels with 235/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The car also has aftermarket traction bars, and there are plenty of scratches and abrasions on the right rear quarter panel, as well as a dent in the hood and a dent in the left rear extension.
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Inside, you'll find black vinyl front bucket seats and a rear bench, a Sanyo cassette stereo, aftermarket rear speakers, a Hurst shifter, heater, retractable front seat belts, and an aftermarket two-spoke steering wheel with wraparound trim.
As for the engine, it's a 302ci V8 that was reportedly rebuilt in the 1970s. It has an aluminum intake manifold, a four-barrel carburetor, and a shaker scoop. It's said to make 290 horsepower, which goes directly to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
Is it worth more than $71,000?
Like I said, it's up to you, the buyer, to decide. Personally, I lean a little toward “no” because of all the aftermarket parts and imperfections. Also, I've seen several cars, somewhat similar, selling for $60,000 or even $50,000. What do you think?