Ford Mustang Boss 429

Ford Mustang Boss 429 - one of the most rare and valuable modifications of Ford Mustang. It was built just 859 Ford Mustang Boss 429 in 1969 and 499 in 1970. The car was the result of the project for NASCAR. Ford looking for a developer who would suggest that the engine that competes with the 426 Hemi engine by Chrysler in a series of races NASCAR Sprint Cup (also known as the "Grand National Division"). Under the rules of participation of manufacturers in NASCAR, it was necessary to make a series of at least 500 cars and sell them through a dealer network. After much thought, Ford decided to take as a basis to install a new engine model Ford Mustang.

Boss 429 engine created by Ford Motor revision 385. Engine compartment serial Ford Mustang was not wide enough to install the Boss 429 and the Ford hires Kara Kraft (Kar Kraft) of Dearborn, who had previously adapted the modified Ford Mustangs 428 Cobra Jet Mach 1 for the installation of the new engine. Kar Kraft worked under a contract with Ford on many projects, including the Ford Mustang Boss 302 for a series of races Trans-Am.
In 1968 the factory in Brighton Kara Kraft began work on the Ford Mustang Boss 429. The original cars are delivered to the plant directly from the manufacturer's assembly line, and from them make the Ford Mustang Boss 429.
Kar Kraft made a lot of changes in the design of Ford Mustang:

• Increased distance between the cup-pillars;
• The front fenders are more prominent in order to accommodate the massive engine;
• Changed the site of attachment of the front beam to accommodate the exhaust system;
• Battery moved to trunk;
• In addition to the front of the stabilizer, is now set and the rear;
• The hood has a cutout under the adjustable air intake.

Ford Mustang Boss 429 marked a capacity of 375 hp and torque of 610 Nm, but in fact exceeded the capacity of 500 liters. a. The manufacturer and dealers pointed underestimated the power to reduce motor vehicle tax and insurance.
Compared to other modifications (Boss 302 or Mach 1), Ford Mustang Boss 429 is practically no different from the serial machines. Externally conspicuous only emblem of "Boss 429" on the front wing of the wheel arch.
To emphasize the uniqueness of the Ford Mustang Boss 429, each car was given a special ID number and NASCAR, beginning at KK (in honor of Kara Kraft) are placed on the face of the driver's door.

Unfortunately in 1970 due to higher fuel prices and production costs have gone down sales, and Ford decided to close the project Boss 429. Now to find a car on the secondary market is very difficult. In 2008, eBay auctions and the Barrett-Jackson a copy of the restored Ford Mustang Boss 429 asking more than $ 350,000.

Ford Mustang Boss 429 1969

In 1969, produced 859 Ford Mustang Boss 429. Two of them came in the racing division of Lincoln / Mercury, to participate in competitions. There were five options available colors (two shades of black, white, red and maroon). Shop offered only in black. All cars have manual transmission. Setting the air conditioner was not possible because of too large size motor.

Ford Mustang Boss 429 1970

In 1970, made 499 Ford Mustang Boss 429. Added several options for exterior colors (orange, green, two shades of blue and coral), and for the interior, you could choose black or black and white coloring. Ford Mustang Boss 429 when it had a matte-black hood scoop, regardless of body color. Automatic air conditioning, and did not appear.