1971 Ford Mustang BOSS 351 - Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 292

[@Trillioons]

One of the most under-appreciated Mustangs in history.

[@artm5583]

They are coming back, I always knew they would

[@AlejandroP1980s]

@@artm5583 72 Shelby europa mustang

[@AlejandroP1980s]

@@artm5583 also 70 torino underpreciated

[@badass6.0powerstroke10]

And one of the Quicker Mustangs, Definitely the Quickest Small Block Powered Mustang, the 71 Boss 351.

[@badass6.0powerstroke10]

@@AlejandroP1980s Ah Yes, One of my Favorites, 70 Torino Cobra 429 SCJ, Gotta be a Cobra model for me. Would like mine with a SCJ, Close Ratio Top Loader, and atleast the 3.91,s with Traction Lok, But I'd think I'd prefer the 4.30,s with Detroit Locker, in the 9".

[@dangregory2331]

I have a 71 Boss in my garage, great car, only 22,750 miles on it ! Barely broken in !!

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

The '71 Boss Mustang was the first place I ever smoked a joint. Mt step-brother Mike sparked one, smoked half and said, "You ever smoke this, kid?" I nodded yes. He said, "Finish this..." Bob Seger "Live Bullet" on the 8-track and fishing gear in the back, we went on to have a splendid day at the lake!

[@sherrysetliff2502]

The one year boss 351 was awesome. Way fast .

[@Flywheel0]

At 21 years of age, I bought a brand new 71 Mustang Fastback. It had the 351 Cleveland Engine, Hurst 4 speed, & functional Ram Air. It was blue, with back interior, and a silver hood. I think it was was the coolest and prettiest car I've ever owned. It was so fun to drive, and it was very, very fast. I'll never forget one Saturday night easily taking it up to 120 mph on I-94 near Detroit Metro Airport. Yeah... I wish I still had that car.

[@rocketmann8333]

My first car was a black/black 71 Boss. I was 17 when my dad handed me the keys! he bought it when I was 15 in 1976 for $1,200.00! He used to tell me I was going to wax the paint off the thing because I kept it shinning every weekend with a lot of elbow grease and Kit car wax! Unfortunately a bad man came buy our house on Sunday as we all ate supper. He made my dad an offer for the car he couldn't refuse and I saw half my heart drive out of my world that day, I was sick.... about 6 months later and many disappointing test drives my dad blew my mind again and tossed me a set of keys to an immaculate 1 owner 69 SS 396 Nova! What a beast! But That black stallion stole my heart! I have had many mustangs since and currently driving a 2015 Ecoboost. Love the looks, love the mileage but miss the horses...

[@mattmork2970]

My dad had a Boss 351 almost exactly like this. He drove his 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 with a 390 about 400 miles to trade for a boss 351 with a blown motor. He swapped the engine with a 351 Cobra Jet in a motel parking lot and drove it back home.

[@CraigBaileyMinistries]

Wished for one of these in high school, but by the time we graduated the government and OPEC had killed our muscle car era. Oh to have a time machine back to 1971 with this car and 29 cent per gallon gas!

[@BuzzLOLOL]

With headers that engine dynos at 387 HP stock...

[@BobbyOfEarth]

@@BuzzLOLOL And that's 21 more ponies than Ford's true dyno number for their 1968 428 SCJ and experts say, that the 1971 Boss 351 offered more torque and hp than any other stock American factory V8 small block of all time. I think Bob Glidden validated that fact quite well for Ford in NHRA competition during the 70's.

[@charlesdudek7713]

Get yourself a Delorean with a flux capacitor!

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

I've never had the privilege to race against a Boss 351 but I know it would be an awesome experience. What a car and what an engine.

[@jeremythompson9895]

One of my favorite Mustangs ever built. Here's my 5 favorite Mustangs but not necessarily in this order: 1. 65 Shelby GT350R 2. 69-70 BOSS 302 3. 71 BOSS 351 4. 69-70 BOSS 429 5. 68 Shelby GT500KR

[@clarrnceclark9482]

The 71 mark 1 and the 71 boss look exactly the same

[@lewisshepard9239]

@@clarrnceclark9482 yeah, but engine is not.

[@badass6.0powerstroke10]

The 71 Boss 351 is definitely probably my favorite Mustang, whatta Performer with that insane Cleveland for 71. And for some reason i always liked a 68 Fastback with a 428 CJ and Top Loader 4 Speed, White with Blue Stripes just like the Shelby Mustangs, to pay tribute to the 68 Stock Eliminator Winning NHRA Winternationals Mustangs. But my Favorite Ford is probably the 70 Torino Cobra with a 429 SCJ 4 Speed Drag Pak Car. Would Love to have one for a Weekend Cruiser.

[@kamata93]

67 GT500 is easily the best looking

[@rodmoore1577]

You mean you don't have the mustang 2 on your list ???!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheJMan1K]

“Longer, wider, and heavier than ever” - sounds just like me

[@289cobra9]

😂😂😂

[@lewisshepard9239]

And don’t forget,FASTER !!!

[@reverendrobertruis347]

I feel you, friend. But unlike the BOSS 351, I’m slower.

[@bobbymartino9974]

Tell me about it 🥸

[@bobbymartino9974]

I hear you

[@CJ-ib2jy]

A big reason that the '71 mustang was "up sized" was so that it could accommodate the 385 series 429 engines including the BOSS 429. But Bunkie got fired at Ford, Ford dropped support for racing, and the high performance 429 engines were pulled from production.

[@hotrodray9884]

it was the Torino chassis for cost savings

[@jquest43]

428CJ70 they had plans for a 502 ci 385 series in this mustang body

[@christopherarnett2851]

Don't like the body style. 1970 was better looking.

[@dirkpoward4382]

428CJ70 GOTTA REMEMBER THAT BIG BLOCKS WERE IN 67-68 STANGS. AC-COBRAS. SO TO SAY THAT, THEY JUST WANTED TO KEEP UP WITH THE OTHERS IN TERMS OF BODY TRANSITION.

[@greekguytalks]

@@christopherarnett2851 1970 was the best looking Mustang... it wasn't a Pony like the original. Marketing claims they made the 71 bigger cause those who had the 65 have children now and need more space & will willing to upgrade

[@mynameis9057]

Our shop teacher in high school bought a black one with the silver accents after he survived his excursion to Vietnam and drove it daily. Sweet car imo. ▪☆☆☆▪

[@Deacon_T]

The silver color was called argent. I had the same color combo. Midnight blach / argent. 351c i chromed everything under the hood and had blue braid hoses. Life happened and a kid. Sold it in 87

[@mynameis9057]

@@Deacon_T I'm sorry you had to part with her,i bet you wish you still had her today. Thanks for your reply. I loved my Cleveland i had in a 73 Montego GT, until the rod knock that is.lol!

[@SuspenseESCAPEremastered]

My mom had one of these. At age 16 the very day I got my driver's license, a State Trooper got me for 112 mph! She later traded in the car for a (gag) Mustang II

[@Rampant_Colt]

the Mustang II was an embarrassment with the Cobra package

[@craigfoster1330]

i hope you didn't have to go to a therapist long

[@allenmax8995]

tragic.

[@glenkepic3208]

Mom being a Mom. Your fault but cool story.

[@steviedee71]

That’s one of the saddest stories I’ve ever heard 😭

[@paulcondie2520]

Growing up my best friend built a 70 grande with a solid lifter cammed 351cleveland built auto and 390 posi and let me tell you it was an animal! This vid reminds me of tearing up the streets back in the day! Beautiful boss!!!

[@frankb2099]

My older neighbors (street racers from Brooklyn NY)were my introduction to my love of muscle cars. Between them and their Friends W-30 442, 340 Demon, W-31 442, 70 Z/28’s and SS 396 Chevelles was a 71 Boss 351 Mustang which with Fords factory rev-limiter disconnected was just as fast if not faster than the LT-1 Z/28. What a very under appreciated car from that era. Would love to own one!

[@MuscleCarOfTheWeek]

Wow, you had some great neighbors! Great cars!

[@frankb2099]

@@MuscleCarOfTheWeek I was quite fortunate to be a teenager in Brooklyn the the late 70’s because the Muscle Cars were still roaming the streets. I was lucky to have been to Fountain Ave, 150 th st/South Conduit,Cross Bay Blvd for cars and bikes. It never leaves you.

[@ickemay]

Was faster than 70 Z28 by almost a second in period muscle car mags. Look it up

[@frankb2099]

@@ickemay I do recall them saying that with the rev limiter connected no but it was a different car without it. Probably true,solid lifter,high compression,stick shif car probably screamed with the right driver.

[@badass6.0powerstroke10]

@@ickemay The 71 Boss 351 was a God Danm Monster ! Been known to take out Many 396 GM,s and 383 Mopars without even breaking a Sweat. The Baddest Small Block to Come Outta Detroit !!!

[@bigpeps13]

Dayum 827 miles what a gem ... reminded me of my dads ... wish he still had it...

[@robertstewart3086]

What a cool time capsule ! To see all the original factory markings under the hood is quite interesting. You forgot to mention that Ford only produced around 1,803 Boss 351 mustangs. And was Capable of high 13's down the 1320 in stock trim. And don't forget, this is the same motor that Bob Glidden totally dominated Pro Stock with back in the 70's ! 4 bolt main 351 Cleveland. Nascar still uses a modern version of the canted valve Cleveland style head.

[@fangcheck9141]

I think it was 1,806 BOSS 351s

[@truantray]

Motor also ended up in the Pantera, but with a much better 5 speed ZF transaxle.

[@bartschwartz9233]

Classmate Steve had a 71 boss 351 yellow black interior and had to fill it up every 2 days and this was his daily driver from 1980-1984 in college

[@chadkent1241]

These things were ridiculously underrated. I have a Hot Rod Magazine where they built one to factory spec and dynoed it and it made just shy of 420 hp.

[@a.leemorrisjr.9255]

Those cleveland's were deep breathin' ass whuppin' engines in their day. With a posi traction high speed rear end they'd almost fly!

[@michaelthorne5441]

the 351 is what they use in nascar

[@sauluribe7082]

That car looked kool riding in Las Vegas in the movie Diamonds Are Forever.

[@sauluribe7082]

The movie had also captured some of what was the old Las Vegas then.

[@xyrzmxyzptlk1186]

Sorry man. The movie car wasn’t a Boss 351 Mustang. Just a garden variety fastback. 🚗

[@RootsandTendrils]

Boy the Brothers must have paid handsomely for this car. The '71 Mustangs it has been said were really the best riding Stangs, and what a bold design. It is a shame so few of these Bosses were built, Ford should have offered an automatic version and would probably have at least doubled their production. The standard 351 Cleveland 4-Barrel in 1971 was also a high compression engine with a specific intake and heads, a sound performer, very much different than the 2V car, and really a great car to acquire.

[@stevefowler2112]

fyi, the '71 Boss 351 held the quickest stock 1/4 time of any production Ford up to that time and held the title until some of the more modern supercharged cobra mustangs eclipsed it after several decades. The Cleveland Boss was quicker than the 428 Cobra Jet Mustangs and the Boss 429 (albeit Ford had the OEM Boss 9 almost suffocated to pass emission tests). The Boss 351 came with mechanical cam and a 4 bolt main block.

[@jerrywpearson3239]

WOW !!! BRINGS BACK MEMORIES. I HAD A '73 MACH 1 351 WINDSOR 3SPEED AUTO. FELL FOR THAT BODY STYLE WHEN I SAW THAT CAR IN JAMES BOND "DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER" FILM. DECEMBER 71.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Jerry W Pearson hey do you know what faster a 1970 mach 1 scj vs a 1970 boss 302 also a 1971 mach 1 scj vs a 1971 boss 351

[@jamesmotley2409]

Love this body style.I had a 1971 fastback in highschool(graduated in 1981) with a 351 cleveland.No mid 70s car could touch it.

[@truantray]

Except the Pantera, which was lighter and had a ZF 5 speed.

[@jamesmotley2409]

@@truantray Yes you are right,There weren't any panteras running around Robinson Texas when I was growing up.

[@melrose9252]

@@truantray < How many of those did you see? Not many.

[@vitalersikovich1452]

super nice, real car 1971 Ford Mustang BOSS 351, simple fire. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bgh70]

I couldn't do it. I would have to drive it, but only in good weather.

[@lightningsmokerXx]

Krown Rust Control it + Wax it & you can drive it whenever ( or Rust Check it or Fluid Film ) (but i get what you mean )

[@chancekoehler7578]

I'd drive it to shows and show it off

[@Nemoticon]

You should be able to take it out in all weather.... all is required is that the driver doesn't drive as if its dry, lol. Race day comes, we gotta show our cards no matter what the conditions are. You can't develop your skills if you lack exposure.

[@justenough730]

I'd use it to haul trash to the landfill and have the bulldozer crush it

[@MrJett1971]

just enough that proves you’re truly an idiot, then.

[@harleyguyinmilw]

not a "Ford" guy, but that is a great car. Love the sound of that solid lifter 351, many years ago, my neighbor had a blue one with silver stripes, I remember that swinging from curb to curb through first and second gear!! it was always a treat for us neighborhood gearheads when he took "the BOSS" out for a spin

[@audieconrad8995]

Imho that 351 Cleveland is absolutely one of the great alltime American engines.

[@jeremythompson9895]

Always preferred Mopars from the muscle car era, but this car is way too nice to just never drive it

[@mickden3155]

@@audieconrad8995 you meant the best engine

[@davesempire8287]

My fav mustang of all time..

[@tomnekuda3818]

Kevin - You're putting hand prints all over that beauty!!!!!!

[@ablejohnson738]

I had a 1968 Fairlane 500 Fastback and put a BOSS 351C Motor in it. It was bad ass. That was the most fun car I've ever owned.

[@cuzz63]

My best friend owned a 70 Maverick and we put a Boss 351C in it. Had to cut one the shock towers to get it to fit. One of the baddest cars in town in those days.

[@Godzukidan]

Very very nice Boss 351😎👍

[@jimhall5472]

The 71 Mach 1 is absolutely the most beautiful car ever built.

[@1redrubberball]

I was a Mustang/'71-'73 Cougar fan for 4 decades. My '71 Mustang fastback had a 302 engine and my Cougars were nothing but Mustangs with different outside sheet metal, but came with 351-C 2V & 351-C 4V engines. Loved them until the retro Challenger came out and I got a 2013 R/T Classic 5.7L/6 speed/3.73 limited slip.

[@Rampant_Colt]

they sure are pretty sweet!

[@rs6383]

My absolute favorite car, 71 Boss 351. Would give up first born for one, except I don't have one.

[@chicolittle5409]

The 69 Mach 1 was hands down the best looking mach 1. And you could get it with a 428 with a functional shaker hood scoop.

[@chrismontreuil2206]

What's with the cheesy engine painting ?

[@Red-rl1xx]

Have a car like that and not drive it? No way!

[@HWolfeIII]

I agree, that's sick!

[@cesare.7311]

That's like having a hot wife and not having sex with her

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Let's see now, the owner was filthy rich and probably had any car he wanted. Maybe drove a Ferrari or Hemi Cuda? Who knows. I'll bet he wanted to keep it original as an investment. If storage was essentially free what do you think the return on investment was? $4500 in 1971, sold for $100,000 thirty years later? Nice addition to the retirement fund.

[@manowar5516]

There should be no questions to this car after seeing it in the original gone in 60 seconds. They used the same Mustang for every stunt scene and camera shot throughout the entire movie.💪

[@jimpatterson3286]

Had a 72 mach 1 Loved it, couldn't stop getting speeding tickets this was in 73and74. Thanks for the memories.

[@guynese977]

less hp and lower cmp. in 72

[@matt197gt]

The 1964.5-1970 mustangs were so beautiful it’s hard to appreciate these.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Overrated and expensive

[@melrosemiss]

I had a ‘71 Mach I with a 351 Cleveland engine, not a Boss 351, but it tore up the track at Atco in NJ. My favorite ever car. Black Jade color, grey stripe. I paid $4200 for mine, bought from my dad at a Ford dealer so got it for cost plus. $100. My dad thought I was nuts when other cars were going for $2500. Best car I ever owned.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Nancy Schaub is it true this is faster than a 1971 mustang mach 1 429scj drag pack

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Nancy Schaub I saw one of this best color yellow

[@Rampant_Colt]

the red one featured here with the black hood and Magnum wheels is just too sweet!

[@mrdarby1387]

Old guy down the street from me has that same 351boss kinda rusty but it drives

[@zoso1980]

Also, nice to see what I consider the best looking mustang ever made getting some love.

[@gregraines1599]

Yeah, me too. Love that the ‘71-2-3 fastbacks are finally getting some respect. Had a ‘73 for 14 years. Great car.

[@rickmullins147]

Those are my years too I like the 70 71 and 2 Camero too most people like the 69 70 mustang and the 69 Camero but the 71 2 and 3 are the best ford ever made

[@zoso1980]

Minor correction here: The B351 did NOT have an optional body color bumper. It was chrome bumper only for that model. There are no documented B351's with the urethane Mach 1 bumper for 71. In 72, as part of the optional decor group that bumper though became available on all body styles. For 71 though, the urethane bumper was ONLY on the Mach 1 AND the spring sport coupe.

[@rs6383]

True that

[@lolmarcos9912]

The Boss 351 was actually Ford's fastest Mustang up to that time for the quarter mile.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I'm watching this again! 68 Mustangs are my favorite of the first gen, but this Boss 351 is a beauty! Regardless of Iacocca's view. Not everyone can get their boss fired like he did. In fact, most people who attempt this get shown the door instead. He must have had quite the pull.

[@steves4639]

man what an awesome car. one reason for the size increase for '71 was Bunkie Knudsen's belief that American's wanted big engines...which they did. to get the 429 into the Mustang took a bigger space between the shock towers. which, to keep it proportional, required a bigger car all around. my '70, with a big-port Cleveland, is almost impossible to get #2 and #3 plugs out...a 429 would not have fit...which is also why the 70 Mustang had a 428 while all the other BB '70 Fords were 429's. The first '71 I saw, as an 10 year old back when they were new, was a grabber green sportsroof...I was amazed at the flat rear window...thought it was the coolest thing ever. A '71, esp the Boss, would be very cool.

[@mikewasfaret9563]

You are forgetting about the boss 429s in 69 and 70. They are even bigger than a regular 429. Of course an outside vendor did the installation of the boss 429s.

[@jared5021]

Another reason it grew was so Ford could platform share. The early 70's Mustang shared underpinnings with the Torino.

[@steves4639]

Mike Wasfaret you’re right. Although the story is KarKraft had to beat on the shock towers to get the engine shoehorned in...and a number of Boss9 specific parts to get it to all work. An amazing car!

[@machone7580]

Very cool car, Kevin, thank you for showing it to us!! The featured car had special paint. This necessitated the chrome mirrors because Ford's Mach1 dual racing mirrors were provided pre-painted from the supplier in the standard colors for 1971. There would have been no painted mirror to match the special calypso coral paint. Excellent video as usual!

[@jmbauzo6180]

1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351... a real Boss. And it was faster than many muscle cars equipped with big block engines of that era. It is my favorite Ford Mustang.

[@gregraines1599]

Same here. My favorite car. Favorite body style and favorite variant. In other words, my dream car.

[@jmbauzo6180]

@@gregraines1599 I want my Boss 351 in Grabber Blüe with the stripes in Argent... :)))

[@gregraines1599]

J M Bauzo Very nice combo. Kinda partial to silver w/ black stripes myself.

[@jmbauzo6180]

@@gregraines1599 sincerely, silver with black is the other perfect combo for the Boss 351. The interesting thing here is that the two combos (blue/argent and silver/black) do not look good in other Mustangs but in the Boss 351 are perfect. :)))

[@AlejandroP1980s]

J M Bauzo what about yellow and black stripes

[@elizabethcherry920]

I can't get enough of these 71 to 73 Mustangs. The Mach 1 429 thats in the brothers collection is the same one my father had, right down to the graber blue paint and the dog dish hub caps. Unfortunately my father's brother drove it one night and parked it on the beach and within a year the car was destroyed, the only thing my father had left to show was pictures. Well it was a gorgeous car.

[@zoso1980]

In the world of Mustangs, the 71 has always been my #1. Even going back to elementary school I remember being smitten with them. I'd get teased because I did't like 'real mustangs.'

[@ronsurofchek7009]

They rusted out quickly. The metal Ford used at that time wasn't very high quality. I had a 1971 mustang fastback with the 351 Cleveland engine in it. Blue with black interior. Outside body looked great, but rusted underneath very badly. Trunk and frame rotted out right where the leaf spring was. Sold it to someone who wanted the engine

[@BonheurEsperer]

Well preserve. What a piece of history

[@nanipeters9731]

Hey..that’s my car! I was looking all over for it….damn!!!

[@lucasaldrich5949]

Now these are the cars that I like, old classics with barely any miles on them. I just think it's cool to see what cars were like back then, it's like a history lesson.

[@dirkpoward4382]

A MAJOR TRANSITION THAT STILL STAYED TRUE TO FORM.

[@Ndiver81]

Cars like this are meant to be driven and enjoyed.

[@evanpierre-humbert2383]

WoW thats a CooL Car , was one in Perth West Aust in late 70s !!!

[@gonerydin4225]

I actually have seen a new Boss 351 when I was 17 years old, and got to ride in it. Belonged to my older cousin. I settled for a nice used '71 Mach I about 3 years later. Mine also had the 8-track! LOL

[@melvinhunt6976]

I still have my 71 mach1. I bought it in January of 1971. 351 Cleveland, C6.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Melvin Hunt hey which faster 1971 mach 1 scj or 1971 boss 351 also 1970 mach 1 scj or a 1970 boss 302

[@melvinhunt6976]

@@AlejandroP1980s actually in my younger days, l raced with a 70 boss 302, close but mine was a little stronger. Had a friend with a 70 mach1, 428,cobra jet. I could out run him for almost a quarter mile, but then he was gone the 351 Cleveland was a very strong engine. I also knew someone with a 69 Boss 429. Had a friend with a hemi satellite, 340 cuda, and had friends with chevelle 396,and 454. The BOSS 429,was just that.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Melvin Hunt but what about super cobra jet drag pack mach 1 1970 vs a 1970 boss 302 scj is better and faster right both engines good but mach 1 428 scj better right

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Melvin Hunt I didn’t get it who was gone and what car was it that you could outrun him with can you please explain I’m thinking of getting one

[@melvinhunt6976]

@@AlejandroP1980s my 351 was a little stronger than the,BOSS 302, would outrun the 428 for almost a quarter mile, but then the 428 would just pull away. Of ALL the people l knew with ALL of these fabulous car's, the BOSS 429 was by far the fastest, PERIOD.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

The blue and silver paint scheme on this car is about the most attractive car ever made. Great mustang.

[@jeremythompson9895]

As a Ford guy, There's no way I could resist driving this car any chance I got. I'd be forgetting shit at the store on purpose just so I could drive it again back to the store lol

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

A friend had one in high school and was yellow that thing was awesome last time I saw him he still had it but it's been awhile.

[@blurplevtx]

Had a neighbor with one, a black and silver one. He owned a body shop and it was flawless! Great fun car to ride in

[@williemoon7522]

a guy i knew had a yellow one as well .. i could out run it with my 429 69 xl galixie ...

[@thebushwolf710]

Leonard Gilbreath Well that sounds like me lol

[@davidh1249]

@@williemoon7522 ,my dad owned a 69 galaxie with the 429 under the hood when I was a teenager,and outran many Mustang GT's and Camaros(this was in the early nineties).It really pissed people off to get outrun by an ugly green car with hubcaps and a vinyl top,lol.Those were great times,I'd give anything to find Dad's old car and buy it back.

[@williemoon7522]

@@davidh1249 i had shaved the heads on my 429 and added some 3:50 gears and a big holley 4 barrell ..

[@kevinsbott]

The 351 Cleveland had a boatload of power and got MUCH better MPG than the big blocks. I consider it to be the best engine Ford ever made.

[@everettblack4719]

I love the 1971 Mustang, especially the Mach 1 and the Boss 351. Having one with that low mileage makes me wonder... Who would marry a virgin and say "Look at my virgin" 48 years later? Different world from the one I live in.

[@danzervos7606]

The 351 Cleveland was the muscle car engine. The 351 Windsor was the family sedan engine. The Cleveland was substantially larger and had heads with staggered valves. For some cars like the Cougar and Mustang, if you ordered the 351 engine you got the Cleveland, but for other models you could get either one depending I guess on which engines were available when the car was assembled. Out of curiosity I looked up the prices for the various components of the two engines and even though you were getting a lot more iron with the Cleveland, everything was priced the same for the two different engines. The Cleveland was the basis for the 400 CID engine but as cars were downsized, the Cleveland was dropped and the Windsor stayed in production.

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

In 1973 I bought a 71 Torino station wagon, had 3 kids, and it came with the 351 Cleveland 2 barrel carb and C4 automatic and 3:50 rear end. we drove that for 15 years, and put about 150,000 miles on it, great car and only maintainence, whish cars today lasted like these old dogs !! !

[@hegonefishing9122]

The 400m was a dog motor though

[@lolbr3720]

Really enjoy your informative show. You give all the specs & then some. Accurate & honest.

[@CJ-ib2jy]

I love the car of the week. It reminds me of my first car - a '71 pewter Mach 1 with a vermilion interior and a 351C-4C that received bigger carb, very hot cam, 12.45:1 pistons, bored to 357 CID with a higher stall converter and 3.91 gears. I miss that old car. I tried to find it but ended up buying a '70 Mach 1 instead.

[@Brian-uy2tj]

I think this was, and is, THE best looking Mustang ever. It seems to have borrowed a bit from the Pantera but it is still enough different to be its own car and not just a clone.

[@twagn]

Who knew back in the day? If I had a crystal ball back in 71

[@gregraines1599]

Know what you mean. The last 427 Cobras sat on car lots going for 5k and no one wanted them.

[@leonardpoindexter5289]

I think this year is the best looking Mustang.

[@hansjansen7047]

I bought its younger sister, a'72 351 4V in 4F mid green metallic with White interior/ black accents. Low test gas made for a long wait time for delivery, but the sales man said it would be worth it. A 3/4 race cam and Holley carb made for lots of power.

[@nojunkwork5735]

3/4 racing cam? Must have been rough having to leave a 1/4 of the cam on the parts counter.

[@brianh256]

I had one of these!!! I installed traction bars to help with tire spin. 😂

[@mylanmiller9656]

i seen one with 8 miles on it .I was with my buddy when he picked his Boss 351 up back in April of 1971! His was White with Black stripes.

[@hanktorrance6855]

There is one documented 1971 boss 302 that was never released, it was re - engineered and re numbered, by Ford to a standard Mustang fastback, not even a Mach 1. The parts were made and cataloged, and even stocked, but only one car is known to be produced. I've seen 1971 boss 302 crate motors, and my days in a garage, have seen mechanics Chilton manuals with the specs...but that one cars been found and restored to its original boss 302 configuration.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Also 1971 boss 429 and if they ever did experiment 1970 Torino boss 429 engine

[@MichaelJSkeen]

I had a 1973 XB 2 door falcon with a 351 Cleveland engine with a Hiflow 2 cam 4 speed with a locky 9" with a 650 DP holly in it and your Mustang wouldn't have got near it. Those days were great when Ford had the power but now we get around in family-friendly cars and you seat there waiting for something to happen.

[@aldofhister6859]

My next door neighbor bought his daughter when she graduated from high school in 1971 the same car and it was silver

[@joefergerson5243]

My favorite dream Mustang of all time❤️

[@slundgr]

Loved the Hurst T-bar shifter

[@johnjohnsn7633]

The shifter itself was a "cheaped-out" version of the 'Competition Plus" shifter.

[@jswan9658]

Good looking Car in my opinion, although some of my friends liked the previous generation better. It is a wonderful look back at history. I like the misaligned driver side door stripes. Quality Control was a thought back then !!

[@fartsare2023]

I agree. This version of the mustang looks muscular and agressive.

[@bentnickel7487]

j swan I owned a 70 351 Cleveland 4 barrel Mach 1, quality control was terrible. Door gaps, fender gaps, hood gaps. Then bought a 73 Mach 1 with the same engine, it was a dream. Don't know why, but everything on the 73 was perfect. The 70 was fast, but cheaply built, after 3 years it was ready to be junked (body wise) the engine was still very fast. Your point about the driver side door stripes was right on the money. Ever notice the hoods on 69 and 70 Mustangs? None, not one ever made, matched the level of the fenders.

[@bobdavis3357]

A beast of an engine!

[@maverick1685]

Love the Orange with Black. I would love to wake up Tomorrow & find that car in my driveway.

[@Thewaldo12345]

Had a 71 Mach one that sat for 30 years. Just needed a radiator. Fixed it. Ran better after sitting for 30 years than the 454 in my 74 corvette that was rebuilt.

[@newking70]

You need to do a feature on the 1971 Boss 302 Mustang.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

And 1971 Shelby europa mustang

[@maryrafuse2297]

We had quite a few of these in my University home town. St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. I remember a lime green one that my 13 year old self adored.

[@dorian2112]

respectable numbers at the time. love Ford!!

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Ted Striker2112 what about 1971 Shelby gt500

[@r.c.reasor4807]

I think this style Mustang drives and rides fantastic especially compared with the cars before it.Also think they look great too!

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Beautiful Mustang . I drove in a Grabber Blue Mustang when I was a kid .

[@redram5150]

Believe it or not, my dad was hired by a guy to swap a BBC 454 and Muncie into a 71 Boss. He got the engine and trans in trade. He didn’t want to do it, but money was money. So he pulls the engine while the guy gets the engine and changeover kit for the engine mounts. Weeks go by and dad finally gets ahold of the guy. He says he changed his mind because the mount kit were more than he felt like paying. He wants the engine put back in. Dad says he will, but the agreement was for the engine. He’s completed half the job as he asked and expects to be paid for his time. The guy doesn’t wanna pay because he didn’t get another engine. Just put the engine back in. He doesn’t appreciate he’s asking for free work. Eventually, they came to an agreement. Guy got a 2bbl 302 and automatic dropped into his car and dad got the Boss engine and trans

[@brianstumo8581]

I had a 1972 351 cobra jet FMX Trans 391 locker think it was called the sprint model white and ford grabber blue on lower bottoms valances and back under trunk chrome bumpers blue interior center counsel guages factory tach next to the speedometer had that car for 16 years put on about 3000 miles it had 79000 when i got it motor was in machine shop . I worked at the Ford Dealership had some help from a cool ford rep that was in good with the right people got me many many parts for the motor forged 11.0 pistons cam lifters pushrods springs and pushrods special rockers and fulcrums . dual point damn transmision secondary bands always went to hell about every other weekend so the rep was doing something in office told me to have my trans out and set it by parts room they shipped it somewhere got it back about a month latter it was like knew and damn did it work good i thanked him and asked what was this gonna cost me he said keep workin and driving fords pretty damn awsome i was probably 25 at the time car was in very good condition kinda big and didnt handle the best i was pretty fast on the street with it but at the strip i wasnt very consistant with it had a complete paint job done on it put it in garage covered it up and thats where it sat for about 8 yrs wish to God i still had it . they sell for pretty penny! they were kinda hard to back up as rear window was so small The good ol days

[@popples4973]

Nice Stang you had. I had a 72' Sportsroof Sprint edition but it had a I-6 & 3 on floor. It had been beat before I bought it. Kept it about a year & 1/2. Wouldn't mind it now .

[@johnoehrlein8379]

Yes I did, partied in it too. Car was only a couple years old then.

[@reginalddentry7338]

I had a 70 Mustang 351 C 4:56 4 bbl 4speed . This old guy about 45 said hey you want run it . Well. I was never so embarrassed. 6 cars lengths. He said how about a 30 roll I was sneaky. I said how about 5 mph. He murdered. me.That ram air Boss 351 was a real freak he said wanna run for some $$$ laughed and drove away on Woodward north of Maple in Birmingham michigan

[@electrichellion5946]

Those are some stout performance specs for any muscle car that year and after.

[@detomaso_6235]

The 351 Cleveland was chosen for the legendary DeTomaso Pantera, & the Pantera was 300 lbs lighter than the Boss. Most surviving Panteras have modded Clevelands now & are quite quick even by today's standards.

[@truantray]

Not only 300lbs lighter, but with a better 5 speed. This car was heavy, and had mushy suspension, not designed to turn.

[@danbaumann8273]

Those Panteras are works of art and you could probably pull in to some prairie hick town and get it fixed. lol. I remember seeing a gorgeous white one on a main street of the city nearest me hitting the gas...Woah!! Thing reminded me of a dragster. haha.

[@hegonefishing9122]

I have a custom cleveland with pantera 4 bolt block in my 72 grande, I love these clevelands!

[@mrtn2842]

I had this one in silver/Blk stripes , red interior , factory t45 hurst shifter. Yep locker rears 3:91 axles.” My Mach 1 … I beat a 69 firebird after market 455 block one night , any camaro out there even if their headers vibrate my car , I would take 40+mph immediate left or right turns and smoke 💨 my tires big time - kids will cheer or smile Priceless! Don’t get me started on my plum crazy charger r/t 4spd in plum purple with 725hp/440magnum (on paper only ) ..

[@josadams4673]

Thanks for the Upload, !! Being a teenager in the 70's & From a Dyed in the Wool G.M Family of Course me being the Blacksheep as far as performance, @ the Drags I, was a Dodge/Plymouth Fan & some Fords & I've been fortunate & over the yrs. Had performance models from the Big 3 over the yrs, Being a Fan of all 3 CERTAIN models, But I remember all the Big 3 around 1973/74 started having there THROATS cut by the Insurance Companies, the mustang/camaro/charger Were all Huge cars with 250 to 450 Hp. with a Hemi or 454 , To Myself though Ford Had it together the Best they could like the rest of the other car company's @ the time they were sharp with the colors & stripes , But like the rest there days in the Sun were long gone & they were all Underpowered TANKS !!.. & Now there just finally appearing on the Muscle Car Radar. With that said, Can anyone Explain if INSURANCE KILLED THEM BK IN THE DAY TO THE POINT MY LEGIT 1968 CHEVY Z/28 Camaro 302 POWERD SUPPOSED TO APPEASE THE INSURANCE COMPANIES THEY RATED IT @ 290 HORSEPOWER FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES ALTHOUGH IT WAS ACTUALLY AROUND 400 HORSEPOWER, MY QUESTION IS IF THEY THE INSURANCE COMPANIES SHUT DOWN THE FUN @ THE END OF THE 1960'S TO EARLY 70'S WITH TO HIGH OF HORSEPOWER & TO MUCH POLLUTION, HOW DO THEY GET BY WITH IT TODAY IN A AWESOME TIME WERE A TEENAGE IF THEY HAVE THE COINS CAN STROLL INTO CHEVY / DODGE / OR FORD & AFTER SIGNING 2-K TIMES CAN LEAVE THE DEALERSHIP SIDE-WAYS SMOKING THE TIRES OFF ON A NOT UNCOMMON ( 500 ) HORSEPOWER NEW CAR. I MEAN ITS AS ALL TIMES A GREAT TIME TO BE ALIVE ESPECIALLY IF U, HAVE A MONEY TREE LOL. BUT IVE JUST WONDERED HOW INSURANCE BULLSHIT IS DIFFERENT FROM THEN TO NOW & COULD THEY BE A BUZZ KILL LIKE BEFORE IN THE MUSCLE CAR MARKET

[@gayfrogs9569]

Nice, the 72 mustang is my favorite.

[@paultully3041]

Love these Boss 351's , my favourite mustangs, i would love to know more about this particular car, do you know if it's been featured in any magazines or other videos ? Just interesting how it was ordered with special option paint and rear seat, sport mirror delete etc so someone specced it how they wanted it and then it was never driven. maybe the original owner passed away soon after taking possession and it was stored, who knows. I'd love to find out more about it, these cars all have such interesting stories.

[@mynameis9057]

always loved this body style. what's crazy is this stang with 800+ miles on it looks newer than the lavender 67 with only 3 miles on the clock, hmm,and look how clean the shifter is and everything else in comparison. just saying. a few of my buddys had these and boy were they fun! sweet ride,thanks again guys! ▪☆☆☆▪

[@darrellkidd5177]

Never really liked the '71-'73 Mustangs, much preferred the '69s, but this is a beautiful car. With the popularity of the '69-'70s, couldn't understand why Ford would change the body style so quickly, and to make it so much different than what Mustangs were originally meant to be. If someone wanted a larger car, they could just get a Torino GT, even one with a Cobra Jet engine.

[@erictalkington5674]

A mach I version of this model was the first Mustang I saw at 19 that blew me away. I do like these a lot, but the 69 is my favorite. I'm kind of glad they changed it when they did because that means there are less 69's out there. One thing I love about old cars is that they changed or tweaked them every year. I like the 70 as well, but just the two minor changes they made I don't care for that much, but I love that every year back then the muscle cars would get changed. Nowadays they keep the same one for years and years with o change. But yeah, the 69 is amazing looking.

[@Proteusbound]

I've heard the 69/70 Shelby borrowed the look from the 71 still being developed. So how is it the 69 looked fast standing still, yet the 71-3 looks like a brick?

[@montecarlo4543]

Darrell Kidd, that,s exactly what I was thinking when I watched this video I used to own a 69 Mustang and then a 70 Mach 1 back in the late 70,s I always thought they were the best looking Mustangs and they where only made in that style for two years.

[@dirkpoward4382]

Darrell Kidd GOTTA REMEMBER THAT THE MUSTANG NAME, GT, GTA, 2+2 FASTBACK,COUPE,CONVERTIBLE,SHELBY ETC....WAS A BIGGER HOUSEHOLD NAME.

[@dirkpoward4382]

Darrell Kidd And DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA SPECIAL...

[@ablejohnson]

I bought a Boss 351C complete engine in 1993 and put it in my 1968 Fairlane FastBack. Yuge crower solid lifter cam, that bish would scream. Sounded so bad ass at high rpms too.

[@gregorytimmons4777]

The rarity of that model and engine and that mileage and condition make that a very interesting example.

[@troynov1965]

Friend of mine had a 73 Mustang Mach I fastback blue/black stripes back in High School . Never cared for that 70s body style stang but he loved it. My 70 Dart GT 340 4 speed would eat his Mustang for lunch everyday.

[@troynov1965]

@butchtropicMy Dart prolly weighed at LEAST 500 pounds less than the Mach I as well. The only small block that gave me a run for my money where I lived at the time was my older brothers Buick GS 350 4 speed. It was damn quick.

[@justenough730]

Of course!!!

[@SilverRaven1959]

LOLOL Yea...I can see that! My 72 351 CJ Auto walked all over any 340, The Cuda/Challys we're slugs but the Darts we're harder to get around...but nno problem, not sure what racing you did but not where I'm from!

[@zoso1980]

70 vs 73? No wonder your Dart would kill a 73 mach 1. The 73 Mach 1 was emission choked to death. I had a 73 mach 1.. 351 2v. It was NOT fast. It had 2.73s in the rear, even slower. A 73 Mustang 351 car getting stomped by any 1970 car would not surprise me. That said, my M code 71 mach 1... with the beefy early year 351 4v, your 70 dart would have a very different car to contend with. Same body lines, 71 much more aggressive and powerful.

[@zoso1980]

@butchtropic Yup. I'd take any early '71 M code over a 72 or 73 Q code. I was a Mustang Club Of America judge for 71-73. Know the compression reduction results well. Cheers.

[@paxwallace8324]

This particular engine was recently rated in retrospect to be the most powerful factory spec small block of all during muscle car period. Actually dyno at 380 something hp at crank.

[@scottriggs1104]

I was 14 in 1971 I saw one of these stickered at 4,000 plus , I moved to Australia and these cars were going for 12,000 Australian I came back to the US in early 74 and almost cried when I saw what the Mustang had become.. :(

[@stevefowler2112]

$4,700 was a big chunk of change in '71. My Dad bought an A code (4 bbl., dual exhaust) '66 Mustang and paid $2,400, so a boss 351 five years later was double.