Ford Approves ‘Brand New’ Classic Boss & Mach 1 Mustang Production
Oklahoma-based auto shop Classic Restorations will build ‘new’ 1970s-era Mustangs via a Ford-approved continuation program.
When it comes to classic Mustangs, you either run across cars restored to their original luster, or some that need tons of work—rarely can you find any in mint condition. But what if we told you that you can now order an official, classic, “brand new” Boss Mustang with all the bells and whistles? Sounds like a pipe dream, doesn’t it? Fortunately, it’s not.
Classic Restorations and Ford Motor Company recently launched a new continuation car program where they will produce all-new Boss 302, Boss 429 and Mach 1 Mustangs from the 1969-1970 era. Since these cars will be custom-built per customer, they will use the most modern chassis and drivetrain tech available—as well as reproduction parts straight from Ford itself. This means you’ll not only own a piece of muscle car history, but also have modern supercar performance to boot. For the newly-licensed Boss 429 model, Classic Restorations will build these from original 1969 or 1970 bodies, however you can choose a brand-new body approved by Ford if you’d like.
‘We chose to offer these new models because we wanted to expand our Ford offerings beyond just Shelbys.’
The 302 has two motor options: a current-gen Coyote 32 valve V8 or a 363-cubic inch stroker engine based on the 302 block. The Mach 1 is the most modular out of the three, and you can order it with any engine option (even the latest EcoBoost models or original big blocks). The all-new classic Boss 429 will feature built 429 motors that have up-to-date valvetrains, cutting-edge EFI and engine management systems, and will debut at the Las Vegas SEMA Show in November 2018.
“We chose to offer these new models because we wanted to expand our Ford offerings beyond just Shelbys,” said Classic Recreations Owner Jason Engel. “The BOSS 429 is one of the coolest and rarest Mustangs ever produced, but they have gotten so valuable that most owners won’t drive them. This offers people the chance to own an incredibly rare car that they can actually drive, and with modern chassis and engine tech these cars will actually be faster and easier to drive than the original.”
You’ll need a great deal of patience, though. Classic Restorations says each vehicle they build takes approximately four months to complete. A whole quarter of anxiety is worth waiting for a brand new car instead of just a plain old restoration, right?
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