If you’re a classic muscle car enthusiast, you’re probably familiar with the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429. It’s an iconic vehicle that has become one of the most sought-after collector cars of all time. However, what sets this Boss 429 apart from the rest is that it’s completely original and unrestored with only 902 documented miles on the odometer. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this exceptional vehicle, including its history, features, and what makes it so unique.

History of the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

The 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 was created as a response to the growing demand for high-performance vehicles. At the time, Ford was competing in NASCAR and needed a vehicle that could keep up with the competition. They decided to modify the Mustang to create a vehicle that was powerful enough to compete on the racetrack.

The Boss 429 was powered by a massive 429 cubic inch V8 engine, which produced 375 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. It was one of the most powerful engines of its time and was capable of propelling the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.8 seconds. It also featured a four-speed manual transmission, a 3.91 Traction-Lok rear end, and front disc brakes, making it an extremely capable vehicle on both the street and the track.

The Unique Boss 429

What sets this particular Boss 429 apart from others is its unique history and exceptional preservation. The car was sold new by sealed bid from Pleasant Hills Ford in Pittsburgh to a buyer who paid several hundred dollars over the sticker price to procure it. The owner’s son then attempted to modify the car by installing a new solid lifter cam supplied by Ford under the warranty replacement program. However, the owner returned home and forbid his son from ever touching the car again, leaving it in a state of disassembly for years until being purchased by Bob Perkins.

Perkins, a former MCA national head judge and presently MCA Authenticity head judge, gave the car a minor detailing and displayed it in his showroom until selling it to a private collector in 1993. It was shown publicly only once at the 2007 Forge Invitational, before being purchased by well-known high-performance Mustang and Shelby collector/vendor Richard Ellis.

Today, this Boss 429 remains in pristine condition with only 902 documented miles on the odometer. Its originality is evident in every detail, from the trunk-mounted Autolite battery placed there by the factory to the plastic wrap that remains on the seat belts, steering wheel, and passenger seat. Bob Perkins affirms that “there isn’t a nut or a bolt or a screw or a sticker or decal that isn’t original to that car; that’s what makes it so important… you can’t take a 30,000 mile Boss 429 and make it look like this one.”

Features of the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

The original window sticker and other documentation tell the nuts-and-bolts side of the story. Invoiced to Pleasant Hills Motor Company Inc., it wears its original Black Jade paint and Black Décor interior. Its 429/375 HP Cobra Jet Ram Air H.O. engine is backed by a 4-speed and 3.91 Traction-Lok rear end. Standard Boss 429 equipment also includes power steering and front disc brakes, an engine oil cooler, driver-controlled hood scoop, front spoiler, color keyed dual racing mirrors, trunk mounted battery, Competition suspension with ¾-inch rear sway bar, chromed Magnum 500 wheels with White letter.