Million Dollar Boss Mustang Prototype Barn Find -1971 Boss They Didn't Make

The one they said Ford didn't make - a 1971 Boss 302 - discovered and bought off eBay.
Email ([e-mail]) if you have a barn find or know of one. Or call me at 806-236-3681. We will feature you in the video or even buy the car or pay a finder's fee if you don't want the car and just know where it is, etc.
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Please email ([e-mail]) me leads on cars BEFORE you pulled them out of hiding, then I can take a video like this one.

[@thewriter2549]

To see the update on this car's restoration - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3zKdZ2AeLCtbJo

[@Vergoso_42]

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[@tomhatch2011]

Looks like the car in the Mechanic movie

[@kenlucas6615]

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[@BuzzLOLOL]

How do you have a '71 prototype for a '69 car?

[@polenit6390]

So my Dad has a 1973 Mach 1 new in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧. He owned nightclubs and was a DJ . Mustangs were very rare in the UK . He was on his way home after a SHOW late at night he hit black ice over 100 mph. Went though a fence spinning around and stopped two fields later car was damaged beyond repair. He got out and walked home about 5 miles unhurt. Lucky Dad we have some great pictures. I was a kid lucky to have my DAD . Time fly’s I miss him now I’m old . We had great times.

[@shanegainer9640]

I’m very glad that a guy like Bob got this car, he’s a real car guy and knows every detail of it and deserves to own the uniqueness of that particular vehicle. I hate for car of this caliber to end up in the hands of someone who has the money but not the heart for a car like this one. Good on you Bob, enjoy it Brother!

[@AdolfKitler]

So much agree

[@carmelo1966]

You are so freaking right!!

[@adilbhatti8867]

That Thumbnails 👍

[@25Soupy]

I agree, but I feel sorry for the guy that sold it to Bob as I'm sure Bob got a smoking deal on it paying way less then it's auction value. You must also thank the person that kept the car for over 50 years with completely destroying it or having it crashed.

[@kens2328]

It’s amazing to me that these guys know so much about these cars, down to the specific dates in its history, the measurements, and part numbers. I wish I was that passionate about something.

[@MikeSmith-cn6ub]

I'm just as passionate about puzzy I know the ins abd outs and I love it so much it consumes me to the point of compulsive.

[@1972mercurycougar]

Bob Perkins, was a major contributor to "Mustang Monthly" in late 80s and '90s. Miss that Dobbs publication so bad. Different now.

[@inscho]

Wow, This guy is a Boss encyclopedia!! Love it! That garage of parts is a sight to see.

[@MrJett1971]

He’s probably forgotten more than most “experts” have ever known.

[@thomasarussellsr]

My question, of course, is... Why buy all of those parts for a one of a kind car that the odds are against you ever seeing, much less owning? Worked out in the end when you came across it, you have the numbers correct parts to keep that beauty driving for several lifetimes. Congrats on the find and the foresight to stock up on parts. A true once in a lifetime story. Like the 69 Boss Bronco.

[@EastTxCobb]

makes me happy to see old men acting like young men when a piece of their youth resurfaced

[@yourhandlehere1]

That's a big ol' car for a 302. Worked really well in my buddy's "74 Celica though.

[@Barchenhund]

Damn I was astonished by the plethora of knowledge and parts this man has. His wife just said, that’s just the way he is. When it comes to the Boss Mustang definitely a pocket protector guy for sure.

[@dondon8161]

😄 nothing wrong with that.

[@heyrod59]

To find that car, in that shape, is a one in a million for sure ! Enjoy it ! !

[@benconway9010]

I take it no pun intended then?

[@jomarz1828]

I know where you can find them that way , believe it or not in Puerto Rico, that island had barn vehicles that people don't know what they're worth either inheritance or just purchased from someone, I went there in 04 and is amazing the amount of antiques just parked at homes sadly with the latest earthquakes I'd think is going to be lots of them lost.

[@Vinwelder]

@@jomarz1828 Except he's speaking about the condition but most importantly the ridiculous rarity of this combined with the condition. You aren't going to find one of these in any other country as there was literally only one of these produced, ever. It's literally a prototype of a vehicle they didn't make that year, which costs the manufacturers millions to make since almost everything on it is a one-off part made specifically for that prototype. So it's well above 1 in a million chance, it's probably above a 1 in a billion chance given that it's literally irreplaceable. Especially given that the ones that were made were extremely popular. Prototypes are always much more valuable are rarer, especially when there's only a single prototype that was ever made. For any muscle head this bus just about the Holy Grail...👍

[@thomassmith9243]

@@Vinwelder true... Not one in a millon, simply put- It is one of the entire production.

[@TheAnonymous1one]

The parts depot he has is amazing

[@turbine6338]

That car is alive, It is amazing that any guy has not only got a one of one but has so many parts he attain for such a car from all over the USA. Never sell this car, but let others look and appreciate its stunning history. Thank you from the UK.

[@ChopFooey]

That collection of parts is now worth a small fortune. If he picked them up as stock that couldn't be returned to the factory the dealer let them go for a song.

[@autofanaticcars]

Bob is the authority on these cars, i get lots of NOS parts from him over the years, great guy and resource

[@SebasWorldTV]

Legend has it they are still looking for that page in the magazine to this day

[@thewriter2549]

He found it.

[@josedelira3136]

SebasWorld TV lmmfao

[@Kgio-2112]

Jesus get new material. So old

[@thewriter2549]

Yes, so true, but hunting that page was hilarious. Happens to me all the time!!

[@ricksanchez5655]

💀💀💀💀

[@pdef1949]

I learned something today: I had no idea there was ever a 1971 Boss 302. When I wanted a Boss Mustang and was looking for a 1970 model, I remember talking to a dealer and was offered a 1971 Boss 351 but it would have taken months to get. I was lucky enough to find my first 1970 Boss 302 that was a trade-in a few days later. That car was destroyed by an engine fire and some years later I was able to find another one. I kept No. 2 for six years until I sold it to a restorer who rebuilt it. In a strange and serendipitous twist of fate, he was looking for some body parts and somehow stumbled across my first one, the shell of which was in a junkyard. So my two cars were related by parts as well as my ownership.

[@johnboyc8924]

Wow it's still alive, my father talked about this a lot when I was only 8 years old..what a find....

[@Sparkyspage]

Wow. A walking encyclopedia of Boss

[@mattkaustickomments]

This is just flat-out amazing! Never knew of Ford’s plan for 71 B302. Totally amazed this one car was sold to the public - then not messed with! The early buyers MUST have known what they had. I want the owner history. Also, it’s amazing the NOS hoard Bob acquired. These parts are truly made of unobtanium!!!

[@danielsimmons7397]

I was thinking what a lucky guy to have found all those NOS parts for a car that was a one off!

[@melvinsmiley5295]

@@danielsimmons7397the foresight to travel the country and buy all those parts.

[@t.j.watson7112]

This HAS TO BE thee best find,,you just DON'T find beauties like this!! Well done

[@chrisj197438]

His parts collection is incredible

[@RamblinAround]

Amazing story...and it looks like it found the right home.

[@zoso1980]

You know eventually with a car like this, Bob Perkins would get it.

[@GETUPANDGO]

Yes, and thankfully too--wouldn't want to see this rusting away in a field, like so many other great cars that I've seen

[@TheNeoIlluminatus]

c: Methods Who wouldn't prefer dust to rust? Sorry, I just didn't want you looking silly here...

[@markclark4406]

@c: Methods i rather have it collects dust then it sitting out with tree growing in it

[@martinguitars8991]

Thanks for old memories of my favorite Mustang ever -Yellow ‘71 BOSS 302 in my high school days.. I did purchased my neighbor ‘71 Mach 1 /351 Ram Air with Hurst 4spd , 390 rears in early 80s and what a great experience owning that ride was , my buddy bought a Blue ‘ 69 351 Mach 1 for his last year of high school b4 joining the service.. Another buddy would take his brother ‘71 Cuda 340 6pak for joy riding , my other buddy mint ‘71 Chevelle 4spd 427 block that he built to cruise with , And yes back in my time as well... us car guys would know exactly the part number of every part of their car regardless it’s a Ford Chevy Chrysler or AMC !!! Thanks for a great video .

[@partyman6666]

You've got to appreciate this guy's dedication to and knowledge of these early Stangs.

[@bentnickel7487]

Bob Perkins is the guy the car show judges turn to when an anomaly shows up, like was the rear window trim on a 70 Boss 302 ever chromed or was it painted black? Maybe 2% got chromed, but Perkins knows. Wanna know who worked the midnight shift on the assembly line that made Boss 302's in the 3 week of 1969? Perkins knows the guy and still gets Christmas cards from his wife !!!! Now that's a Ford Man.

[@camman6912]

I’m a Mopar and Chevy guy but I love the mustangs Great story and video Thank you

[@79monte]

Nice find you've got two choices either drive it and enjoy it cause dude's got all the parts to fix anything that gets worn out or sell it to someone that will stick it in a room to collect dust and dream about driving it

[@MustangConnection1]

Awesome story, remember reading about this car in Mustang Monthly, figures Bob Perkins would end up with this ultra rare piece of Mustang history.

[@brianpeterson8667]

I drive by this guys place on my way to the Sprint Car races. He restores BEAUTIFUL cars .

[@paultucker1272]

Firstly, I'd just like to say it's fantastic to see you producing videos. I've loved your written articles for years, but the video helps bring the cars......and the characters, alive. Secondly, what an amazing piece of history this '71 Boss 302 is! I'm glad its in safe hands now. Keep up the great work, I'm looking forward to more videos! All the best, Paul.

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks Paul. You and other car people have helped me for years. My goal has been to bring out the amazing work that these people do. They just don't get enough credit for their talents.

[@MikeSmith-cn6ub]

@@thewriter2549 Amen Jerry when these guys are gone and its not going to be to long this kind of dedication sull be dead forever.

[@foxbodymotorsports]

Great video Jerry - I appreciate people like you taking the time to document these incredibly important and extremely informational pieces of information. These stories are priceless and can now live on forever!

[@thewriter2549]

soon we will do an update.

[@963hz]

Incredible and amazing attention to detail. That guy has to be #1 Mustang parts guy ever

[@thewriter2549]

I have written on all marques. There is no Bob Perkins in the Corvette hobby, or the Chevy hobby, Mopar, or any other brand name. I'm glad he got this '71 Boss 302. Did you see all those '71 Boss 302 parts in the video, like the exhaust systems? Who else would have collected and saved those?

[@mattkaustickomments]

Who would have KNOWN to collect “‘71 Boss 302” parts? Why did Ford even let those decals out the door? They must have pulled the plug at 11:59:59pm.

[@radiorick4975]

Sounds like Ford was run like the US government

[@susanspurling4826]

He is !

[@theoriginalmungaman]

Bob knows more than anybody about Mustangs. Hes also a concourse judge.

[@sly2392]

man this guy knows his fords.

[@Oldsmokey1]

I love the way you put this History together in video form. Props to you my friend.

[@Onteo1]

Great story. I've loved that body style since I bought my 73 Mach1 in 77.

[@jimmines1342]

This rates up there with the Holy Grail.

[@666theninja]

Great to see a Prototype Car found and one in any Brand of Car is amazing, So a amazing find. Own a Prototype my self. One of Three Built and the only one Found out of the Three, so ya never know what is still left out there.

[@jessicagreene1773]

What a beautiful car, and amazing it wasn't hacked up in all this time!

[@thewriter2549]

I know, the original buyer kept the car until 1999, and the second owner until 2004, and then Andy Hack. Somebody did put headers on the 351. I am even more amazed that the door patent plates remained after all those years.

[@deeremeyer1749]

Hacked up? Like anybody is "Pro Streeting" or "Autocrossing" or "Restomodding" or "Full Caging" those lead-sled "Thunderbirds"?

[@kcox593]

So so Lucky to have this amazing classic

[@swoopers4588]

Great story!! She’s beautiful

[@oldgoat8861]

This guy knows his inventory, parts of model/year, a real gearhead. No better person to own this car, a real enthusiast who lives for his cars. Unbelievable!!!!

[@MsMsmak]

Interesting story! What a find, but Bob is an incredible resource!

[@weskirkland5850]

I want to wander around his barn like a museum.

[@bigcheeezzz7135]

It's in the Right Hands it sounds like!!. 👍

[@cKone-po9mi]

That's awesome. See the love and determination of people over a vehicle is great stuff.

[@Duececoupe]

Even though I'm a massive Mopar fan, I love all muscle car up to -70-71....and this is a beauty! After early -70's cars became ugly!

[@CruzyMopar]

Your absolutely right they became uggggly, its as if they run out of design ideas or put some new young morons on the drafting boards that were fresh out of college.

[@77yogurt]

@@CruzyMopar And still hungover!! LoL

[@duster0066]

@@CruzyMopar And it just got worst until the Taurus. Square was the thing man.

[@jnetwork7159]

Ugly but fun. I had a 77 nova coupe I swapped a 5.3 into. It was fast and fun and no one gave it a second look in parking lots

[@taotuhao5969]

Maybe but this body style was used by ford until 73, which ended with the Mach 1 Grande version, which was my very fist car. I paid for it myself by mowing yards when I was still 15, in 1984. my car was in excellent condition and I paid $1700.

[@2098elk]

Owned a 1969 Boss 302 and a 1970 Boss 302. Great cars. Never did like the 71-73 body style that much. Happy to see this piece of Boss history preserved.

[@MikeSmith-cn6ub]

They didn't make a 71 except this one. So you never liked this one even thou you didn't rely know it existed. Ultimate troll comment 🤣 👏 👌

[@2098elk]

@@MikeSmith-cn6ub You are correct. I was referring to the 71 body style and the Boss 351, not a Boss 302. No matter what the engine was, I still didn't like the body style.

[@randalltravis29]

So Awesome ! I've been driving my 67 fstbk for 34 years. 289 auto, p/s p.d/b. I paid $1,500 in 1985.

[@duster0066]

I cut mine up in 85 and raced it. It lasted 3 years and died a glorious death, it's 390 drive-train living on to power another car..

[@chrismontreuil2206]

Look this aint your story. Put up a utube about your car. Try making a comment about this yellow stang.

[@duster0066]

@@chrismontreuil2206 Wow a butt ugly yellow stang. We don't need this stang story to tell stang stories. Some of us have lots of stang life events.

[@chrismontreuil2206]

@@duster0066 the comment I made was not directed to you. But if you take offence when no offence was ment to be given, make a utube about your stang. I plan to utube our two old stangs. The yellow stang featured is truly a rare. I have a boss 302 engine in a truck, and it is an impressive engine. Would be even in the heavy 71.

[@duster0066]

@@chrismontreuil2206 LOL Right on Chris. That S code 67 stang is LONG GONE, and a bunch have come and gone since. Peace.

[@terrybartak7811]

In 1971 I was 13 and I saw a yellow 71 Boss 302 in the parking lot at the Southroads Sears store in South Omaha Neb near Offut air force base. I vividly remember this as I was a big Mustang fan and I was actually very disappointed that they had made the car so much bigger and were using the Boss 302 engine instead of the Boss 429. Swear to God. I am positive they made some 71 Boss 302s.

[@brianwenzel8791]

For a Ford fan. This is Very cool stuff. God bless Bob Perkins. He is the man. Fantastic video and information. I love it. 👍

[@phillight352]

Glad he found I would love to have a car like this.

[@MikeJF355]

This is a gem of a video. Thank you for posting it. The best I could ever do was a 1964 1/2 fastback 289 which I loved (and should never have sold). I did have 6 others over the years though.

[@StephenBrewer89]

I am so glad people can document this history. This is awesome and man at the dedication. The parts room upstairs looks like he could build 4 or 5 complete boss 302 cars. I love this story and hope to see more of it! Almost a shame to restore though due to the condition, but then again it sure will be beautiful restored to how it was before it was changed.

[@wildcolonialman]

Remarkable collection. Brilliant.

[@darronmecak5720]

unreal story,i also have a 1 off prototype australian small pick up,thanks for posting this.

[@tedkier3264]

love these. thanks for posting. there are no barn finds here in the Central Coast. no barns. they were made into Granny Nooks. then realtors/homeowners would get ordinances passed legalizing the renting of them for 4 figure sums. back in the 60s

[@rickuyeda4818]

What good is a car you don't drive? I once saw an ad for a '65 Chevy Biscayne with the "Drag Pack" option. A 425hp 396 and 4 speed. Price? $75K! I could afford something like that so I built my own. I found a '65 Chevy Biscayne with no rust and a recent paint job so I bought it. I installed a 550hp 454 and a Richmond 6 speed. I added front disc brakes and Hotckis suspension. A 3:42 posi rear end and new interior. I also installed gauges where the factory radio use to be. All for $20K which included the price of the car. This way, I could drive it anywhere I wanted.

[@thewriter2549]

I hear this a lot. The answer depends on the owner. Some people enjoy showing a car with limited driving. Some car people go so far as to restore a car completely and enjoy just having it in their garage or taking to car show in an enclosed trailer.

[@MiikeyLawless]

Just the mindset of that generation. lol

[@900108Chale]

ANY car was thought, designed and meant to be driven. That's what gives a car its spirit... I completely agree with you. Showroom divas, the result of collectors trying to park their savings somewhere, are simply sad. They dishonor the time, creativity and effort of whomever created those wonderful automobiles. (MOBILE implied).. If it weren't for the money Enzo made out of rich Ferrari fans, I am sure he would have damned them eternally. Hence his quote: "I build engines and attach wheels to them." He build to race, that was his legacy. So I guess parking cars for posterity is a rich man's disease.

[@TheNeoIlluminatus]

My '69 Firebird w/a $200 455 in it when the "$3k buildsheet" 350 went south, I sold it to a friend of my nephew's, and he's spent over $75k on it, but it's NEVER been out of the garage - exactly the same spot! I would have sold it to another, or at least got a fair price for it, lol. Who else is ready to be an American Pickers style barnfind partner? I used to be very...lucky? I think that everyone here really would love to do just that! Next time may not come. Seize the moment every moment! Great find for a seemingly great guy!

[@sick88tbird]

People need to stop griping about how they think this car will sit. Even if I hat was the plan for it, it would be much better for a one of one car to be in a museum than have some idiot wrap it around a tree or swap some big block in to go drag racing. If this were some mundane, cookie-cutter car, I would agree with you...however, the fact that this is the only '71 Boss 302 known to exist AND the fact that prototypes were never sold to the public make this car worthy of trailer queen status.

[@carsbyjeff]

Rare Indeed! I do think they needed to move up to the 351 and that's why no 302's besides this one. Great story!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Even a die hard bow tie guy can dig this story !

[@thewriter2549]

If you are a bow tie fan you will enjoy the '62 fuelie barn find (parked 50 years) at kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZSrh4ZofK-hrZY and the '56 and '59 Corvettes and parts in the Blue Ridge Mountains in 3 barns at kzbin.info/www/bejne/d57SfZSugbyhgtk

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Corvette's in barn's stories are the best...

[@jacoley]

I am a diehard bow tie fanatic, but my heart melted as I watched this video. Seeing a piece of hidden history brought back to its original prominence.

[@heychevrolet299]

TheCanadianBubba I do

[@derriklee287]

TheCanadianBubba you're giving chevfags too much credit

[@davef.566]

Bob P I know of a SHO 85 302ci most mustang guys say no it was a 4 banger but I drove it my brother put a clutch in it that car had insane power

[@johnhuber7188]

Bob Perkins knows everything about mustangs

[@susanspurling4826]

The best in the biz!

[@amergigolo1442]

What a great story. Man knows his Mustangs!!

[@rchoper21]

Great car story. Thank you for saving a cool part of Mustang history!

[@iamjackalope]

My step brother back in 1983 had a 1971 Boss with a 351 Cleveland. It had the Boss heads and a 4 speed Muncie transmission. It was totally stock when he got it but had been in a minor front end collision that he had fixed and did a mild build on the motor. But it was a 1971 Boss.

[@Randy_Gentry]

Wow! Just, wow!

[@arguswil]

This is impressive! People need to pick this mans brain . Knowledge is priceless

[@Rexjunett]

Craig Jackson (Barrett-Jackson) reportedly offered 2 million for this Boss and it was turned down.

[@sbains560]

Good Those guys are crooks

[@scottfirman]

It's a one off. Priceless actually. My daughter works for Haggerty Insurance. She said the car cannot be valued because of what it is. A very rare vehicle like that is hard to insure because they have nothing to compair it to. A prototype is not a production car and cannot be insured as such.

[@jkdunk20001988]

@@scottfirman some company will insure it especially in Bob's case.

[@fredhinch7507]

The loft of parts hss to be worth that much.

[@jaffroking6798]

Small blocks are alot funner guys .get real money dont mean a thing .

[@MrPsiclone666]

I think this guy was always meant to have this car, he got the knowledge and the spares. nice I always liked the mach 1 shape

[@daveclarke6511]

Dude has the 1000 yard stare. Crazy eyes.

[@jquest43]

He's a productive serial killer

[@adamyaw]

He’s like “looking through the manual?? I thought I was watching Scooby Doo” haha

[@DavidkSeger-sn6nf]

Dude is some character out of sling blade

[@jkdunk20001988]

Man plays no games he's one of them good ol boys straight shooter

[@shanghunter7697]

@@DavidkSeger-sn6nf He's creepy a.f., i don't speak negative of folks BUT he's NOT right in the hat AT ALL !!! Creeps me right out.....j.m.o. and we know how those are.

[@ckane510]

Amazing story and it’s in the right hands as well.

[@9145709902]

Are you guys sure they made only one? Ford must have made at least one more at the Metuchen NJ plant. Back in 1973, while working as a service person for Brooklyn Union Gas, I saw one parked on a street in Brooklyn, I think it was blue but I'm not 100% sure, but I am 100% sure it was a 1971 Mustang and it had Boss 302 stickers on the sides, not Boss 351's. Being a Mustang enthusiast It caught my attention as I expected it to say Boss 351. Back then I has just bought a 1970 Boss 302 and still own it today.

[@thewriter2549]

They went into that in the video.

[@waynetrent67]

Jim Cip, after watching the video l think you are not wrong about the blue one you saw. Be nice to find that car!

[@edhughes6854]

Remember that much of what we read and hear about rarities such as this is derived from hearsay. Ford could have produced dozens of these cars and rebadged them and sold them as regular Mustangs. No one really knows.

[@the_hillbillytransportatio3143]

They made a couple ford boss 302 mustang n couple mercury boss 302 cougar for 71 but most had engine changed to 351 etc n most people didn't even know about boss302 for 71

[@mikeflash4461]

A truely fascinating story and its obvious how much pleasure you have got from the whole episode. Thanks for sharing it with us. As for the hate mongers.. I get the whole marque rivalry but surely as car lovers we can all appreciate the story. Some obviously haven't watch the vid all way through or not paid attention yet you still offer a forceful opinion. Those who shout about wealthy people flipping cars are clearly wrong the car was bought as a regular model and only serendipity has graced the purchaser with a valuable asset. These are obviously people with a huge passion for their chosen marque. Obviously people who troll and flame through jealousy or other reasons can not be reasoned with so the rest of us can simply ignore and appreciate this interesting tale

[@kevinsellsit5584]

Mike Flash ... "Some obviously haven't watch the vid all way through or not paid attention yet you still offer a forceful opinion." Well said Mike, comprehension is clearly a challenge for some, yet they find the desire to prove this with fascinating resolve. Lucky for us, we can enjoy the story and have an appreciation for our education. ;)

[@thesmokydig]

Nice score very exciting bet the last owner will be sick if they see this video

[@77yogurt]

Wasn't the last owner in the video? I thought the guy in the striped shirt said he was the previous owner.

[@lucky-rowe2623]

I am not even a Ford guy and this was worth watching. Very cool story and car!

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Jerry always finds the coolest cars...

[@dlucas527]

This is a wonderful story. Congratulations to you. Sorry for all the ugly comments below. People can really be mean. Your car is a prize and a jewel. Thanks for sharing quite the miracle.

[@jamesbond9873]

I’m a die hard bow tie guy and I love this story.

[@susanspurling4826]

So is Bob when is not in the shop. Great video.

[@lolaosa]

Confusing as hell but at the end still a unique beautiful piece of machine….congrats.

[@matthewholt6059]

"Will that fit a '70 model...?" " No ! " '71 only !!! 😬

[@51782473]

As an original owner of one of the 1806 or so BOSS 351'S made, I would agree that the 302 wasn't enough engine for the 71 model . My BOSS 351 in stock factory form could easily beat any previous stock BOSS 302'S , which there were two of them in my hometown. Rare BOSS absolutely !!

[@thewriter2549]

Depends what you mean by "easily beat." Do you mean in the quarter mile? Or 0-60 MPH? Okay, but Ford engineered their Boss 302 for Trans Am road racing, not 0-60 MPH or quarter mile ET's. Do you think a Boss 351 would easily beat a Boss 302 in the Trans Am where engines need durability and high rpm's

[@51782473]

Hi Jerry, I was referring to street racing/ drag racing. That was what went on in the 1970's where I'm from. We even had a BOSS 429 that was raced at our local dragstrip from the next town over from me. To answer your question, most likely not. I also owned a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 Sebring in that same era, which was raced around the Northeast and etc by the previous owner, could out handle the 351 !!

[@boostedmonza5023]

WOW such a very interesting video! I love history

[@museumandtravel]

great million dollar barn find, any guy who read that magazine in 1971 is 70 , this was the dream car of any guy who is now six feet under, or at a retirement home

[@joeschlotthauer840]

The detective work, with the supporting documents, creating the history of the car, is amazing. And as a Buick guy this video to me, was great. Is the original 302 lost?

[@wiseandhumble2470]

They never made it. Pretty sure that's what they said, they made the car before the paperwork. Was never corrected... Pretty sure

[@MikeSmith-cn6ub]

It was supposed to be 351 cleavland but it came out with 301 so yea they made it but they d8dnt make the 351 cleavland at the car show in Vegas they didn't open the hood

[@drtb69]

Nice, a Holman Moody shirt! They made some great engines!

[@thewriter2549]

I think so too!

[@kirkkrieger9360]

Holman and Moody was where Robert Yates cut his teeth as an engine builder, another legend in the Ford performance world!

[@estpst]

no need to restore it, looks good to me. Just needs a detailing

[@eddiepatterson8176]

estpst show me how to make a belt buckle out of aluminum

[@47485ksc]

Carve it in wood, press it into some wet sand, remove it and pour molten aluminum in the pressed hole. Add clasps while still molten.

[@joenobody2580]

Right on it's an original survivor in great shape.

[@mark006868]

Well itsjustme, What made you think that anyone would care what anything may or may not "look" to you?...and..."Just needs a detailing" is subjective which could be a restoration to people who actually know what they are talking about...In closing...why don't you keep your silly comments to "just you".....lolololololol

[@joenobody2580]

@@mark006868 it's just cool the way it is, like stepping into the 70s. Memories my man. Original survivors in this shape bring more money anyways. It's all factory ford.

[@thejourneymen7722]

City of Orange my place of birth how cool is that I would had been three years old when the car was there.

[@chrismc.4437]

Bob Perkins' parts collection is amazing alone!

[@bigdeal39]

I have an article on this car....and he also drove it up to a local mustang shop where I live !

[@Mike583]

Wow, you've hit the mother lode! I'm 66 now, but in the early to late 70's, I owned several Ford high performance cars. Both '65 square back & fastback 289 hipos. '66 Fairlane 390 GT. '67 Fairlane factory 427 drag car, was told "Fast" Eddie drove it at the '68 US Nationals. '69 Mercury Cyclone 428CJ w/ram air & 4 speed. Loved that Hoolman Moody shirt! Ah, the good old days! PS I can remember buying a set of 289 hipo / Boss 302 connecting rods, brand new at a Ford dealership for $8@!

[@cbdzcbdz]

Villa Ford in Orange, CA is still in business. Cool to hear that.

[@muskokamike127]

Now you know why cars are expensive. 8:37...cast exhaust manifold. Do you know how expensive it was to make tooling to produce manifolds for a car that they never went into production with? OMG....10's of thousands of dollars for each part.....

[@VlPz9]

mustang birthed this guy🙌🏼 he deserves the car

[@MadMaxCars]

NICE! Love these rare old Fords!

[@michaelotten2724]

I once knew someone that as ignorant as he was had a 72 boss 302. I got to drive it across the usa from nj to sd. He among other things stiffed me for that trip. Eventually cost him his car. Thanks for showing us this 1 of a kind.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Let me guess it wasn't a 72 boss 302

[@michaelotten2724]

@@AlejandroP1980s it was. The trip was " interesting" I should've loaded and hauled the 70 horse that he also had( small block set up😒). Likely could've been pmnt. He was on the run, ran a chop shop, and his ins was a .380..🧐

[@chaleowin7732]

Mustang nerds, my type of people.

[@chocodiledundee1]

Dear Bob Perkins you are one amazing being , one of the most amazing car documentary I’ve ever seen in my life ! Your passion is ultra highly inspiring ! Leandro - Australia

[@chatsworth8768]

I would take a 351 Boss over the 302 if price didnt matter. The 302 wasn't a reliable engine. The Boss 351 was a Hoss.

[@lincolnguy1991]

This is a great story that I had never heard about until now. I would hate to restore it, only for the fact it might take away from its history. But I guess it's just something I'd have to weigh out the pros and cons of if I was going to restore it. But like most others that have commented here I believe this car has found one of the very few people who truly are deserving of such as awesome piece of american muscle history.

[@ashqelon7267]

This is got to be the Story of All of KZbin in the automotive history since its Inception. Back and I think 1980 it was a friend of mine went to the local Ford dealership in purchase their entire parts catalog dealership manuals for all the vehicles I think from 64 and a half to 71 I think 73 I think. An entire Ford catalog manual system walk right into the dealer back in the early seventies and the whole catalog from one end to the other.. He went on a buying spree of purchasing all kinds of little muscle car model kits I can't remember the name of them Revell I think maybe it was, with all the models of the muscle cars of the 60s that he bought boxes and boxes of them brand new in the box never opened. He came by and by all my Hot Wheels I had the supercharger houses the loops the splitfire everything I had all this old stuff from the 60s need by everything I had. He is probably the only guy in United States of America that has a brand new in the box crate Ford 427 medium Riser block version never seen the light of day with the original stamp from the dealer he bought it from with cosmoline And the paint strips all over it still. And he bought my 69 Cobra Jet Torino whichever in a barn sitting there and it is the ultimate barn find. in one day you people on KZbin are going to salivate when you see everything he has.. He even has my collection of I think about 3 or 4 years of that SAAC magazines that came out in the early seventies when you could buy a Shelby GT500 with a dual quad and a 4-speed for $4,350 parts articles everything all in original perfect mint condition he bought my entire collection I had. and it's probably the biggest time capsule in Automotive History next to what you have right there in all of the USA and I'd be willing to lay some money on it that you would be astonished if you saw what he had. Yours Takes the Cake no doubt but I tell you what this guy's stuff that he's got is definitely a impressive collection of things in his own right. Just sitting there.....

[@jakepapadopoulos8654]

I would sell it for a million and take the money and run. To me money is boss not some piece of metal. Sorry.

[@johnphillips519]

Wow what a gem!!

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Ford exec #1 - Hey, this new, heavier Boss 302 is a real dog. Ford exec #2 - Yeesh - it feels like my secretary's '67 289 coupe - not good. Chevrolet is going to destroy us, what now? Ford exec #1 - Move the Boss program to the new 351 Cleveland, (making the most storied small block in the muscle car era) giving us the edge, but let's be sure to produce it in limited numbers for only one year - so even though we have the best running small block of anyone, nobody knows it. Ford exec #2 - I'll start the paperwork.

[@wireflight]

Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus you would be amazed to see how light those cars were

[@number3665]

They weren't really that heavy they were just made bigger with the 429 engine in mind because that engine was way too big for the previous body mustang and lots of changes had to be made to shoehorn it in. With the bigger engine bay and such the 429 would drop right in easier or that was the original plan.

[@Hathorr1067]

number3665 , If only they would have produced the 429 like the did with the Clevelands.

[@mylanmiller9656]

The prototype I would like is the one for the Boss 351, It was a 1970 Boss with a 351 Boss engine! I seen the pictures of the cars but They claimed the Both the Fastback and convertible were destroyed, because Prototype cars are not road legal!

[@dannmarceau]

The Lt1 would've chewed it up.