RARE & EARLY 1971 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 351 – EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL EXAMPLE
From the BOSSHORSEPOWER.COM collection comes a true icon of American performance—an early-production 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 that represents one of the most powerful and respected Mustangs ever built.
Often regarded as the best-performing Boss Mustang, the Boss 351 delivers raw, unfiltered muscle—cars like this don’t just drive… they launch!
Highly Original, Highly Documented
This example stands apart with remarkable originality and preservation:
Finished in Light Pewter Metallic over original black interior
-Original paint over factory D1ZB-stamped, rust-free sheet metal
-Retains original glass, trim, and weatherstripping
-Complete factory interior
-Matching VIN stampings on fender aprons, engine block, and transmission
-Just over 30,000 original miles
-Only 3 previous owners
Historic Significance
-Build Date: November 2, 1970
-Invoice Date: November 5, 1970
-Delivery Date: November 13, 1970
According to the Boss 351 Registry, November 5, 1970 marks the first invoice date for the Boss 351—and only three cars were invoiced that day. This example is believed to be one of the earliest Boss 351 Mustangs ever produced.
Awards & Provenance
-Featured in Mustang Monthly and Mustang Times
-Multiple Silver Status awards in national unrestored class judging
-Lifelong Southeastern U.S. car
-Privately held and largely unseen since 1995
Documentation & Extras
-3 original build sheets
-Original window sticker
-Ford Emminger report
-Extensive documentation binder
-Over 250 photos and additional original components
Price $125,000
This is more than a car—it’s a benchmark example of a legendary muscle machine. Opportunities to acquire an early-production, highly original Boss 351 with this level of documentation are becoming nearly nonexistent.
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Life is a journey—enjoy what you drive!

Stunning lines and a hood that looks like it is ready to eat some unexpected prey! A unique look that stands alone amongst other muscle cars.

Fastest of all of the Boss Mustangs. These cars were clocked in the quarter mile at below 13 seconds in the magazines in 1971 on skinny bias ply tires.
The sound of this Mustang should be music to your ears. Crank up the sound and imagine yourself behind the wheel!
Read the article about my 1971 Ford Boss 351 Mustang appearing in the July 1995 edition of Mustang Monthly. Click the download box below to view the pdf.
Mustang Monthly (pdf)
DownloadRead the article about my 1971 Boss 351 Mustang appearing in the November 1995 edition of Mustang Times. Click the download box below to view the pdf.
Mustang Times (pdf)
DownloadRead the articles about the awards bestowed upon this Boss 351 Mustang.
MCA 1985 Southern Nationals unrestored 1st place
MCA Gulf Coast Regional unrestored 3rd place
MCA 1994 Grand National unrestored Silver
MCA 1995 Gulf Coast Regional unrestored Silver
Click the download box below to view the pdf.
Click on the download file below to see recent sales of other 1969-1971 Boss & Mach One Mustangs for comparison.
The highest evolution of the 351 Cleveland engine family, the Boss 351 got the full performance treatment from Ford engineering. This story shows not only how to detail a Boss 351 engine, but also goes a long way towards showing how to restore a 351 Cleveland engine. The two have much in common.
So whether you’re working on a Boss 351 or 351C, or you just love looking at a rare, minty engine, we’ve got a treat for you in these next few pages.
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