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In the late 1960s, Ford developed a new 429 cubic-inch V8. This new powerplant featured all-new free-flowing cylinder heads, an aluminum high-rise intake manifold, a 735 CFM Holley carburetor, 11.0:1 compression, header-style exhaust manifolds, and a four-bolt main block, conservatively rated at 375 horsepower. When installed in the Mustang, it created the Boss 429. The 'Toploader' four-speed manual transmission and a 3.91:1 Traction-Lok rear axle were mandatory options to help combat the power from the engine. Other features included an engine oil cooler, a trunk-mounted battery, a competition suspension with front and rear anti-roll bars, power front disc brakes, and fat F60x15 tires.
To accommodate this new engine, the shock towers were cut and relocated. To alleviate the in-house production burden, Ford had the cars sent to Kar Kraft, of Brighton, Michigan.
The Mustang Boss 429 was the priciest of the non-Shelby Mustang to date, and commanded a price of $4,087. Built in limited numbers, fewer than 900 examples were built during the 1969 model year.
This particular example is finished in Wimbledon White and was delivered in Denver, Colorado in 1969. It came equipped with power steering, power front disc brakes, a Philco radio, a Hurst shifter, and factory competition suspension. The original owner intended to use the car on the NHRA Super Stock drag racing circuit, but the project was abandoned shortly thereafter due to NHRA rule changes, and the Boss went into storage for over a decade.
Years later, the car was discovered and its original block was sourced and re-installed. The car was restored to new condition. The car has won Gold awards at the Mustang Club of America Nationals and the Boss Car Nationals and received the Historic Vehicle Association's Most Well-Preserved Vehicle award at the Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance.
The car has just 120 miles on the odometer which is believed to be accurate since it spent most of its life in storage followed by a pampered show career. This is one of the lowest-mileage Boss 429s in existence.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2015
To accommodate this new engine, the shock towers were cut and relocated. To alleviate the in-house production burden, Ford had the cars sent to Kar Kraft, of Brighton, Michigan.
The Mustang Boss 429 was the priciest of the non-Shelby Mustang to date, and commanded a price of $4,087. Built in limited numbers, fewer than 900 examples were built during the 1969 model year.
This particular example is finished in Wimbledon White and was delivered in Denver, Colorado in 1969. It came equipped with power steering, power front disc brakes, a Philco radio, a Hurst shifter, and factory competition suspension. The original owner intended to use the car on the NHRA Super Stock drag racing circuit, but the project was abandoned shortly thereafter due to NHRA rule changes, and the Boss went into storage for over a decade.
Years later, the car was discovered and its original block was sourced and re-installed. The car was restored to new condition. The car has won Gold awards at the Mustang Club of America Nationals and the Boss Car Nationals and received the Historic Vehicle Association's Most Well-Preserved Vehicle award at the Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance.
The car has just 120 miles on the odometer which is believed to be accurate since it spent most of its life in storage followed by a pampered show career. This is one of the lowest-mileage Boss 429s in existence.By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2015
2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $350,000
Sale Price :
USD $247,500
2013 RM - The Don Davis Collection
Sale Price :
USD $286,000
2012 Russo and Steele - Scottsdale
Sale Price :
USD $253,000
1969 Ford Mustang Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Mustang
(Data based on Model Year 1969 sales)
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Re-creation Fastback Chassis#: 9R02M146910 Sold for USD$57,120 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback Chassis#: 9f02z198892 Sold for USD$275,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback Chassis#: 9f02g187360 Sold for USD$148,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback Sold for USD$115,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback Chassis#: 9f02z198744 Sold for USD$308,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback Chassis#: 9t02q215260 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback Chassis#: 9f02g207926 Sold for USD$104,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1969 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Chassis#: 9f03r152447 Sold for USD$181,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback Chassis#: 9f02m141727 Sold for USD$88,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback Chassis#: 9t02m207840 Sold for USD$52,800 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback Chassis#: 9f02h175181 Sold for USD$99,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1969 Ford Mustang Cabriolet 302ci Chassis#: 9RO3F116383 Sold for USD$34,712 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1969 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 9F01F152229 Sold for USD$33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 CUSTOM FASTBACK Chassis#: 9R02M138838 Sold for USD$70,400 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302 Chassis#: 9F02G189412 Sold for USD$143,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429 Chassis#: 9F02Z150429 Sold for USD$363,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM FASTBACK Chassis#: 9T02M174054 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 FORD MUSTANG 428 SCJ R-CODE Chassis#: 9R02R132675 Sold for USD$165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 Chassis#: 9T02R171222 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM FASTBACK Chassis#: 9T02F156378 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ |
Ford Mustangs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1969 Ford Mustang's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1969 Ford Mustang Coupe | 9r01q122416 | 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | $50,000 | ||
1969 Ford Mustang GT Fastback | 9t02m122014 | 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | $34,000 | ||
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | 9f02q185143 | 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | $120,000 | ||
1969 Ford Mustang GT Fastback | 9f02r203864 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $80,000 | $115,000 | $125,000 |
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | 9t02q159717 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $82,000 | ||
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | 9t02r160103 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $100,000 | $130,000 | $160,000 |
1969 Ford Mustang E Fastback | 9f02l128388 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $150,000 | $175,000 | |
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $300,000 | $400,000 | $450,000 | |
1969 Ford Mustang Custom | 9f02h163546 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $120,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 |
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | 9t02r176756 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $125,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 |
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback | 9f02g196701 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $57,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 |
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | 9t02q127477 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $65,000 | $120,000 | $130,000 |
1969 Ford Mustang Fastback | 9t02f167631 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $55,000 | ||
1969 Ford Mustang Fastback | 9t02l108236 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |||
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback | 9f02g197189 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $65,000 | ||
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | 9f02r123891 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $60,000 | $100,000 | $115,000 |
1969 Ford Mustang Convertible | 9r03t173961 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $200,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 |
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback | 9f02z173029 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $250,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 |
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | 9t02h113203 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $110,000 | ||
1969 Ford Mustang GT Coupe | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $120,000 | $190,000 | $210,000 | |
1969 Ford Mustang Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $95,000 | |||
1969 Ford Mustang Coupe | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fastback | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | |||
1969 Ford Mustang Custom Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $70,000 | |||
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $115,000 | |||
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $275,000 | |||
1969 Ford Mustang Fastback | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | |||
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 | 9R02S129367 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach | $80,000 | $90,000 | |
1969 Ford Mustang Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | $115,000 | |||
1969 Ford Mustang | 9T02L198002 | 2022 GAA : November 2022 | $80,000 |
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Chassis#:124678n428586 Sold for $82,500 2024 Mecum : Monterey | |
1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Pace Car Edition Convertible Chassis#:124679n613066 Sold for $82,500 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
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