1969 Ford Mustang Hardtop Coupe

This Ford Mustang was one of three Boss 302s built by Kar Kraft and prepared by Shelby for the 1969 Trans-Am season. This was the second of three examples constructed. All three cars were numbered sequentially, with this car being number '628.'

Peter Revson and Horst Kwech drove this car during the season, with Revson performing the driving duties during the car's inaugural outing at Michigan in May of 1969. That same month, Kkwech had his chance behind the wheel at Lime Rock, but unfortunately was forced to retire due to mechanical problems. Revson drove it at Mid-Ohio in June, finishing 4th overall. It DNF'ed at Donnybrook, then raced at Bryar Park, where Revson finished 3rd.

Dan Gurney drove the car at Laguna Seca where it placed 3rd. Gurney drove it at Kent and finished 10th overall. Revson drove the car at the final two races of the season. At Riverside, it finished 3rd.

Bud Moore purchased the car for the 1970 season. George Follmer raced it at Lime Rock but recorded a DNF due to engine issues. It raced once more during the 1970 season with Parnelli Jones behind the wheel at St-Jovite and finished 3rd.

The car was then sold to Try Promotions who passed the driving duties to Jerry Thompson. Mr. Thompson raced it in nine races during the 1971 season, where its best finish was a 3rd overall at Road America in July.

Brook Mossgrove of Ohio discovered the car in 1987 and treated it to a full restoration to its original specifications. After the work was completed, the car was sold to Peter Livanos in 1990. It remained in his care for the next nine years. The next owner was Brian Mimaki who purchased it in April of 1999. While in his care, it was campaigned by Gary Underwood in historic racing in 2002. Jim Click purchased it the following year, and it continued to race in the Historic Trans-Am Series.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2016