The Historic 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed: A Beloved Classic Owned for 24 Years

The present owner now owns this 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, which was manufactured in May 1970. A fresh coat of Calypso Coral paint was applied to the body, and the 302ci V8 engine, four-speed manual gearbox, and Traction-Lok rear differential were all rebuilt between the years.

24-Years-Owned 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

Ownership History of 24 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

Highlights include а Shаker hооd, pоwer steering, 15″ Mаgnum 500 wheels, blаck vinyl uphоlstery, аn аM rаdiо, heаting, frоnt аnd reаr spоilers, аnd а tаchоmeter pоsitiоned оn the bоnnet. This Bоss 302 is currently fоr sаle аnd includes а Mаrti Repоrt, service recоrds, аwаrds, аnd а cleаr title registered in the seller’s nаme in Minnesоtа.

24-Years-Owned 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

Ownership History of 24 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

A previous owner gave the car a fresh coat of paint after it left the factory in Calypso Coral. Rear window louvers, a front spoiler, two exhaust outlets, a Shaker hood, two side mirrors, and hockey stick side stripes are notable cosmetic features. Views from up close in the picture gallery below show scuffs on the right front fender, a little wrinkle in the front spoiler, and paint chips on the front end.

Ownership History of 24 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

24-Years-Owned 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

Tires mounted on the vehicle’s 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels are Centennial Interceptor Radial 60s at the back and BFGoodrich Radial T/As up front. The car includes aftermarket rear traction bars in addition to the power steering that came standard on the vehicle. Front disc brakes with power assist and rear drum brakes handle braking tasks. We have adjusted the parking brake assembly in preparation for the sale.

Ownership History of 24 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

Black vinyl upholstery adorns the front bucket seats and the back bench seat in the cabin. On the inside, you’ll find a Hurst shifter, an AM radio, a heater, and manual crank windows.

Ownership History of 24 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

24-Years-Owned 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

As you turn the wheel, you’ll see several gauges: a speedometer with 120 mph, an 8k rpm tachometer positioned on the hood, and indicators for oil pressure, temperature, fuel level, and amperage. Before the gearshift, an aftermarket auxiliary gauge pod was fitted. The current owner added about 5,000 miles to the already 83k miles shown on the five-digit odometer.

Ownership History of 24 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

Using a new block and an aftermarket camshaft, the 302ci V8 was rebuilt in 2006. During that period, we also balanced the rotating assembly, installed replacement valve seats, and reconditioned the connecting rods. The vehicle now features an electronic ignition system by Mallory. In August 2023, the carburetor was overhauled and the oil changed.

Ownership History of 24 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

A four-speed manual gearbox and a 3.70:1 Traction-Lok differential transfer power to the back wheels.

Ownership History of 24 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 4-Speed

A build date of May 25, 1970, along with the factory’s colors and equipment, are detailed in the Marti Report.