Restoration Uncovers Why Ford Built Just This One 1971 Boss 302

Found After 25 Years, Restored After 45 Years by Bob Perkins. We detail what he uncovered.
Mission statement: To return the car to the way it was born, with a Boss 302 engine, Boss 302 striping, and all the myriad details of this show Boss before Ford stripped the car to sell as a 351-2V at Wilson Ford in Huntington Beach, California, and in so doing, using original parts and a Bob Perkins' concours restoration to reveal the one and only 1971 Boss 302.

[@Gramps83]

That car went to the right guy for sure. His NOS parts department is unmatched.

[@billcarter6007]

Agreed. I fear none of these V8 muscle cars (including my two) will have much value to our grandkids lol.😢

[@thewriter2549]

Maybe I need to say this is one engine and one car. One of one is not the full story. Let me explain. The 1970 Dodge Hemi convertible would be one of one in the same scenario as the 1971 Ford Boss 302 is one of one, if Dodge had developed a line called "Dodge Hemi Convertible" and this 426 Hemi was available ONLY for this one line, which also included an entire line of parts and engines unique to the "Dodge Hemi Convertible," such as stripe kits, a unique exhaust system to route around the engine's features, and many more parts such as brackets and hoses, and then Dodge built one car and scrapped the whole program - car and engine and parts. Remember, as with the Boss 302, the Hemi would be strictly for installation in the "Dodge Hemi Convertible," not for any other Dodge. And since they produced just one Hemi Convertible Dodge, the entire number of Hemi engines for Dodge cars in 1970 would be one. That's what Ford did, one engine, one car, and I believe it is unprecedented. They must have lost millions of dollars.

[@61RdlyKryk79]

Bob "NOS" Mustangs. Couldn't help it..

[@Randy7th]

All it takes is money...

[@michaellewis7117]

does he sell any?

[@KK__x]

I love the minutae that Bob knows about these cars and the amount of work he must have gone through to hunt through copious dealerships and deal with even more people on auction sites to buy all these parts new old stock. Truly truly amazing work by Bob and thank you Jerry for bringing us the latest installment of the 1971 Boss 302, I have been waiting a long time for this and it has been worth it.

[@thewriter2549]

It took a while, made a couple of trips to Wisconsin. The research is fun but also time consuming. When Bob said that Ford just needed a sporty car to go to the show, I thought yeah, that's right. Research, restoration and Perkins add up to uncovering history.

[@cordovanbee]

What a Diamond!! Right man has the car, for now!!

[@keithphillips6111]

As always, this was an amazing video. The fact that you put this on the internet documenting it for ever....and the quality that guy put into it just amazes me. What an incredible car and as always, that you for your effort.

[@GTVAlfaMan]

I grew up in Melvindale, Michigan, a small city just south of Dearborn and very close to the Ford Rouge Plant. In fact, I could literally see the Ford factory in the distance from my front door every morning when I went to school. I remember our fourth grade class went out on a field trip to tour the Mustang factory and we got to see steel being poured, and Mach I Mustangs going down the assembly line. I will never forget how at the very end of the assembly line one man would pump a couple gallons of fuel while another would jump in and start the car for the first time with a roar, immediately drop it in gear and screech out of the plant with the tires squealing all the way to the parking lot. A memory I’ll never forget.

[@thewriter2549]

Wow, thanks for that story. Did anybody bring a camera to take pictures?

[@GTVAlfaMan]

@@thewriter2549 No cameras, we were just kids on a school field trip watching how Mustangs were built. I was amazed how the car was started up and immediately floored out of the factory tires smoking, not even enough time for motor oil to flow through the engine. I did end up buying my own yellow 1973 Mach I Mustang 351 Cleveland for $1100.00 dollars when I got out of the Navy 13 years later.

[@markreisen7038]

I almost bought a 1971 Boss 351 black and silver with black interior for $800.00 that needed a windshield and door glass in 1980 right after I got out of basic training from.the Army. Still kicking myself for that one. This has to be the most iconic , one of one Boss 302 never made. Great video on a really cool Mustang.

[@redmondjp]

Same at the GM assembly plants I toured while in college at GMI in the 1980s - those guys would rip right out of the end of the assembly line on a smooth concrete floor - most plants had an oopsie parking area where they would park a car that needed something done to it before shipment, and you would see them park the car over in that area instead of driving outside to the parking lot/rail yard. The guys were so good at driving through tight spaces with the massive concrete columns holding the upper floors (the old Albert Kahn-designed assembly plants) that you just expected them to spin out and smash a pole, but narrowly-missed them. Sometimes you don't want to see how the sausage is made LOL!

[@BS-ys8zn]

Best I got was touring the Lordstown Vega plant. Needless to say there was no roaring engine or screeching tires at the lines end.

[@clevlandblock]

I hope the hobby doesn't get into molecular analysis or carbon dating of the various components.

[@LegendsWorkshop]

Wonderful followup Jerry, thanks for your passion for detail and the insight into Bob's method

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks, I like to see credit go where credit is due and Perkins deserves the credit for sure. No other place has the combination of restoration, collection, and passion for classic performance Mustangs at so high a level.

[@danfarris135]

The car is in the right hands now. The paper trail alone is outstanding.

[@justinbgraf7565]

I loved listening to Bob Perkins when i was a little kid. We had a 70 Shelby he helped us get perfect to show.

[@trep17mag]

In Australia the best Ford engines were these 302's. I owned a Ford 77 XC Falcon GS with 302 C4 Auto. Best vehicle I've ever owned and never beaten from a standing start at lights over 400 or 800 metres.

[@Nancoman]

Almost makes me tear up, having owned a couple of 1960's Fords, but nothing this special. The detail is obsessive, but I agree that it's necessary, for this car. I think of all the people involved with it, and it's just incredible to see it in such a perfect state, over 50 years later.

[@Onteo1]

An amazing story about a one of a kind Car. The details on its build is a great story and to still have it around is very cool. I love this body style…obviously.

[@bjoernandersen8287]

I was a big fan of American muscle cars from the 70' when I was 18 years old, today not so much. Now I am 65 years old and love Ferrari, Lamborghinis and Italian cars. They are fast, nice to watch and higher quality. Did I mention Australian cars? They have one brand name Holden, it sucks big time, it's pure garbage. Thank you guys for uploading this Ford Mustang video, still in mint condition, a real beauty if you ask me.

[@zuckfacegobbels4527]

My Dads pal bought a 70 302 and he drove it home from the dealer with parking brake on He drove past our house and you could see the smoke billowing out of the wheel wells! lol

[@ervingoertzen7233]

Wonderful resto on that one of Boss 302 1971. You truly are the only guy to own this car . My bucket list has me wanting to stop by and view your collection

[@aarontoth3797]

Thanks for the videos on this car, Jerry. What a great find and a great job by Bob. I remember seeing pictures of this car in the Mustang Recognition Guide when I was a little kid; I had to get a second copy later because I wore it out reading it in the third grade.

[@thewriter2549]

I helped write that book. Thanks for posting a comment.

[@jeffpickett9730]

Awesome video. What a cool story brought to light!!

[@robertnash2446]

Bob Perkins is really interesting to listen too.......because he is so knowledgable on Mustangs and Boss's and Shelbys.....and his shop and showroom are awesome!

[@edwardbianchi192]

Not a Ford guy but I think this guy made all these facts up as he went. Lol! I loved the knowledge and dedication this guy has! I revisit this video every once in a while.

[@mojadoaka007]

Amazing car!!! Saving this in my mustang list Glad I run into this video !!!!

[@SteamCrane]

His knowledge is amazing! I especially like that he made it as it was, with the same odd paint defects and one-off parts. I didn't hear any ego, just solid knowledge. Takes me back. I lived in Royal Oak during that time, not far from Woodward. Knew several auto engineers that took company and competitor cars home to evaluate them. Had a Sunbeam Tiger daily driver that I put 100K miles on. Gas 19.9! Good times!

[@bryce-9999]

Hey Jerry it’s Bryce, awesome video like always man, keep up the great work 💪🙏

[@thewriter2549]

Hey, thanks! How are you doing?

[@bryce-9999]

@@thewriter2549 of course! I’m alright thanks! How are you?

[@TOM-C.]

I love these old car history stories! I had two Mustangs, my dad bought me a cherry 67 Mustang when I was 17 in 1977. It was owned by an old couple who lived next door, and it was clean! However, I later found out it was an inline 6 cylinder, 3 speed stick with at least a 100LB clutch! I kept bending the clutch arm having to have a welder reweld, and strengthen it. Instead of having the clutch redone, I sold it for $1600 to another young man my age, and his father so the history carried on. I bought new a 1991 Mustang GT 5sp which I drove to Vegas in 2 1/2 hours several times. The drive is supposed to take 3 1/2 hours from the Inland Empire area so I was cooking most of the way. Top speed I drove was 140, but there was pedal left so I assume it would have gone 150 easy, maybe higher? One of my favorite carts for sure, but I have to say my absolute favorite is my first car, also a Ford, a 1966 cream yellow Galaxie with a black hardtop, a lot of memories with that car. 👍😎✌🗽

[@oneninerniner3427]

Hey my 66 Galaxie hardtop was red w a white top. Had a lot of fun with it as well!

[@ericanderson1691]

My first car was a 66 mustang convertible 289 with Pony interior. The Original owner in Park City UT replaced the automatic with a manual 4 speed. Clutch arm was also bending. I had a welder in 1980 weld over a sleeve so I drive it to my CA Prom. Lots of body rust from UT. It had an original 1966 8track stereo.

[@TOM-C.]

@@ericanderson1691My friends brother had a 66, 289, auto, and I have as many memories in that mustang as I have in any car I ever drove. We used to party all the time in it, smoke so thick you couldn't see the person next to you! 😁I look back, and think I liked the Mustang better than what replaced it so why didn't I take it to a trans shop as something was obviously wrong with the clutch. Dad would have paid for it I'm sure as I was just 17. Oh well, young, and stupid!😁

[@buffdoc46]

Thank god we still have guys like Bob around who have the most unbelievable knowledge of these cars. He's really a special kind of person to preserve these 1 offs. Can't imagine what it was like to buy cars like this in 70-71.

[@bryanguthrie-ej1fb]

Has to be one of the best documented restorations ever.

[@dannyshaffer1851]

i agree. if you haven't seen the videos of lil red and green hornet, which where 67 and 68 exp 500 prototypes. they actually talk to a guy who actually worked on the car back then. unbelievable what they went through, just like this boss to get it as close as original. this is one of my favorite people to watch, very smart.

[@bryanguthrie-ej1fb]

@@dannyshaffer1851 couldn’t agree more

[@GhostOfRT300]

Correct. This is a restoration, not much left on that’s original bar the stickers. It’s a shame.

[@arkhsm]

How come it doesn't have a chrome front bumper like a '71 Boss 351 ?! O.K., after watching more of the vid, I see it's a '71 Mach One bumper !!

[@99thDimension]

My brother in laws owns a 65 Dodge Hemi Charger 1 of 1 he bought it directly from Chrysler it was the mock up of the fully finished production model for 1966.

[@thewriter2549]

Can you send me an email about this? ([e-mail]) Perhaps I could do a video?

[@lutomson3496]

had a 1970 boss 302 ok car amongst other cars I had these prototypes and special off the production line vehicles are what they are..and all the hype with I have the only so many of what is so old....even the COPO cars were special..and I have owned 1 of 1 vehicles before...meh

[@Earths1stgamer]

Omg super find and the sticker under a sticker? thank you for sharing all of this with us and pulling stuff off the motor just to show it this is amazing and your knowledge is amazing also!

[@clintonepps3666]

I could name 1 fird car that made it to public the phase 4 gtho XA falcon 4 door, there were 3 in build for racing but srapped but ford had enough parts to build 300 cars and the parts ended up in all cars (falcons fairlanes to f150 trucks) ordered with rpo 83 code

[@PAPosse]

I remember this story, it’s unreal

[@thewriter2549]

Yeah, but did you notice the restoration uncovered the real reason, I believe, that Ford built this car? I always thought Ford built it and then they got the directive to kill production. Didn't you?

[@PAPosse]

@@thewriter2549 yea for reason, unsure why. Also, thought there was more of a story to the motor, that they made 2 motors and the one never even made it into a car, and one that was originally in this car was long gone, but found the other one & put that in this car. Hope that made sense.

[@thewriter2549]

Bob Perkins said it. Ford needed a sporty Mustang for the car show. So, they went ahead and built this Boss 302. They had the engines. They had all the Boss parts. I probably should have mentioned that Ford had 7 engines that day, August 3, 1970, to install in Boss 302s, but they built only this one car. Of course, they had more Boss 302 engines built and ready to install, as well as parts that were in the dealer inventories. This information comes from the Ford data base, licensed by Kevin Marti.@@PAPosse

[@PAPosse]

@@thewriter2549 isn’t the reason for the 2 door tags because it went to a dealership in California and they pulled the 302 & put a 351 in it before they sold it. Maybe I’m thinking of another Bob Perkins story, not sure

[@frankmccain4359]

Cant wait to see this 1 i had seen this car years ago and its always fascinated me

[@bobpickersgill4470]

Thirty years ago i visited Bob Perkins' shop. It sure has expanded since then.

[@Nick_B_Bad]

My dad sold his 70 Grabber Blue Boss 302 back in the early 80’s when I was very young and to this day it’s still a sore subject of regret.

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

was that one of one too? ever made ?

[@Robert8455]

Crazy story, incredible documentation and a restoration of such a rare machine. Thanks to Bob Perkins for his love, knowledge, collections of parts, meticulous attention to detail and dedication to restore.

[@robertbuckles3677]

What a truly amazing and unique car, im sure he is but I would feel and be very blessed to be able to say I have the only 71 boss 302 and as he said the only complete boss collection. Congratulations bid truly amazing.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Nobody restores Mustangs like Bob Perkins. The details just make your head spin.

[@AMCguy]

it makes me sad though. these cars will sit and rot in showrooms their whole lives. and never see the road or be enjoyed. Just another thing the Baby boom generation will gate keep.

[@thewriter2549]

Different people have different ways to enjoy an old car. I have 2 collector cars and I enjoy them without much driving.

[@rogerdodrill4733]

People who go to museums enjoy seeing nice old cars, I enjoy muscle cars w gas on floor, sidestep clutch& let up gas only after 100 mph

[@johnsiorek1630]

I heard about a local guy hoarding Pontiac 455s. He had a pole barn full of them in Michigan. Never sold a head, block. Nothing. You only need 1....😢

[@thewriter2549]

@@johnsiorek1630 Okay, well that finds like a great story, perhaps, so can you email me about this? [e-mail]

[@Randy7th]

That's why I sold my Mopars years ago...the fun of running them hard like they were built to do was gone...the gas, cops, and laws all played a factor

[@georgeallen4495]

Not sure I believe this is the only one. I went to school back in the 70s with a brother and sister who's dad was the head of some Ford collectors association in central Ohio. He had a couple barns full of rare Fords and I remember a 71 Boss 302 he said was super rare. I know it wasn't a 70 because he showed us some differences between the two. I don't remember his name but do remember that car and two another cars very well, one was a 69 Mercury Cyclone Cale Yarborough and the other was a 70 Ford Torino King Cobra. I have no way of proving this now but I know what I saw and was shown, just saying.

[@thewriter2549]

Ford dealers had Boss 302 parts for sale, stripe kits included. The Ford database knows how many were built. This one.

[@georgeallen4495]

@@thewriter2549 I know what I was shown in the summer of 1973. Maybe just maybe it was this one??

[@thewriter2549]

@@georgeallen4495 Impossible because this car was in California, in the San Francisco area, from the time it left Wilson Ford in Huntington Beach until 2004 when Andy Hack bought it off eBay.

[@georgeallen4495]

@@thewriter2549 Nothing is impossible, I know what I saw.

[@davey5586]

That's cool, that would kind of ruin the just one thing wouldn't it.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Back when rendering was all physical, not digital. Thanks to Bob for sharing more of it with you. Thank you for sharing it with us Jerry 👍

[@WhiteManXRP]

This is the importance of keeping things original

[@joshuagibson2520]

If they wanted to keep it original they would have preserved it and not restored (destroyed) it.

[@CreatingExcellence]

Wow! Incredible restoration and attention to every single little last detail.

[@robh3267]

I have a 70 Mach I with almost every factory option available including A/C that I bought from the original owner in 78 when I was still in high school and Bob is the most knowledgeable person on the planet when it comes to mustangs and his inventory of original ford parts right down to original batteries is unbelievable, he has spent a lifetime gathering original parts that no one else has, he is the definition of automotive passion.

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

is that one of one too?

[@zAvAvAz]

One of the coolest cars ever! Thanks for your awesome find and restoration. i am know a ton of people are happy about it. It belongs in showcase and books and magazines all documenting in depth of an extraordinary historic vehicle.

[@joebacarella2829]

The documentation, date codes, tags, proper paint marks is just insane, this has to be the most original documented Mach 1 in the world and it`s a one of one car with all the paperwork to boot. What an amazing effort, who has all of this NOS stuff just lying around for this year only, the research and calls to dealerships and finding the proper drive shaft with the paint marks still on it, just crazy, who has the knowlede to even put this together just as it came, is crazy to me. I don`t care if it cost $200k, there is no question this car is PRICELESS, well done sir. I work for Ford just North of Detroit at the Sterling Axle Plant, Ford is secrative about this stuff, it`s amazing this car wasn`t crushed so nobody could have a one of one, and you have it, just insane. Thanks for the follow up video.

[@TronVila]

Bob spent years and years driving around the country in a box truck buying up parts from dealerships, knowing the value they would accrue as the years went by

[@e-curb]

It's not a Mach 1, it's a Boss 302. Pay attention in class!

[@geraldyates8958]

Would have loved to hear it run! But I loved it anyway.

[@jeffpickett9730]

Jerry when can we get an update on your car? How’s it coming along??

[@thewriter2549]

Completely restored. I got behind with impacted kidney stones, but I'm back. I have 9 more installments restoring the Tesla. Details, to me, make a story, especially with how-to's. Thanks for asking.

[@julios1968]

The level of accuracy on this car is commendable.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@julios1968, It's all FALSE.

[@charlieb3943]

Sometimes it's better for the rich guys to get a hold of this rare cars

[@shawngansert1973]

As far as "holy grail" mustang's go, this has to be it. I love all the old classics like the Nova's, chevelle's, Camaro's etc. But for some reason I just love the old mustang's. I love the content, I just wish it wasn't so far and few between videos but I understand it takes time to find, film, and edit the content. No matter how long it takes, I'm here for it.

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks, this one took me several months to produce. I do have another one filmed and have started editing, hoping to complete in a few more weeks. I also need more leads on stories. I've had at a half a dozen great stories pitched to me in the last year from viewers, but every time they have already pulled the car out of the barn (or other storage) and it is too late to do the story because I need video and I need to interview the former owners when something is done, like the car gets sold or something.

[@peterrichard3706]

Never really liked that style of Mustang, but that one is Sweet

[@guynoir4733]

He achieved the impossible so one would have to declare the value priceless . Wow !

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

Bob is an absolute guru Mustang aficionado.

[@colubrinedeucecreative]

Amazing! As much of a feature about Bob and who he is. They guy that found it and sold it really is a hero.

[@mugzilla007]

that's some hardcore bone stock, there... ;)

[@smalltownrifleman]

I truly love to listen to a person that really really know what they are talking about talk. Usually you only get that from a person that has a real and true passion for what they are talking about. It was a privilege to watch this video.

[@kellycoffield533]

Really appreciated being able to meet Bob and him going to the effort to bring this car to the 2023 Boss Nationals in Moline, IL. Best, Kelly

[@pjcornell9691]

Very Interesting piece of History! Fascinating!

[@GhostOfRT300]

History has actually been lost because he’s replaced most of the significant parts. Can you imagine doing that to, say, the original space shuttle? Not a very intelligent man, quite the opposite.

[@glengabruch4664]

Please check out my 1968 Barracuda fastback 512 stroker. I think you'll approve.

[@itb1820]

Redneck car

[@chicagorc3967]

a moment of silence for the ebay seller as they watch this🤣 realizing they sold the holy grail boss for probably nothing compared to its true value! The car fell into the right hands.

[@thewriter2549]

All they had was decode the fifth digit of those VIN's, one on each one of those certification labels on the driver's side door.

[@hiitsstillme]

An amazing story, and a very happy ending for that car. Thanks Jerry!

[@moparedtn]

*JERRY!* As always, awesome job sir! You know, I've been wondering when your next video was coming out and on a whim today, I went to check your channel and was shocked - KZbin had *unsubscribed* me! That pizzes me off royal - I've been a subscriber for YEARS! Why do they do that? Anyways, all is well again now that I've caught up to you once again my friend. Stay warm and well and we'll see you on the next one, - Ed on the Ridge

[@thewriter2549]

Well, glad you're back, I intend to have another video uploaded in 2 weeks. Maybe less.

[@Lumber_Jack]

Wow, fascinating. I think digging up the history and documentation is as fun as owning and restoring the car.

[@JohnDoe-ls1vd]

To bad the 71 was UGLY!..compared to the 70.

[@thewriter2549]

I like the SportsRoof (fastback).

[@JohnDoe-ls1vd]

I loved my 67 fastback(1977)but always thought the 70 Mach 1 was the best looking. The 71+ was to big..looked like Torino.

[@rogerdodrill4733]

​@@thewriter2549my friend has mach 1 this style I wanted b/c biggest mustang ever. Passed b/c auto /Windsor, idiot lites / no guages. Got his Cleveland , top loader Torino instead.

[@joe-hp4nk]

There's a lot of COPO cars that are one off. That's what COPO's are for.

[@TomLilli]

I remember seeing a BOS 302 painted white in Eastern PA back in the 70’s. It was a 71 or 72. I had a 71 Mach 1 with a 351 Cleveland. I knew the guy that owned it, he was a high school classmate of mine.

[@SnepperStepTV]

I really enjoy your unorthodox editing. I haven't seen anything like it on this website and its quite fun while being very clear in getting the story across clearly.

[@ddivinia]

Absolutely amazing

[@Itwasntalieitwastrueinmymind]

Why restore it ??? Only original once & will never be driven. Why does it need to be restored?

[@thewriter2549]

To return the car to the way it was born, with a Boss 302 engine, Boss 302 striping, and all the myriad details of this show Boss before Ford stripped the car to sell as a 351-2V at Wilson Ford in Huntington Beach, California, and in so doing, using original parts and a Bob Perkins' concours restoration to reveal this wondrous machine in all its 1971 glory.

[@joshuagibson2520]

But its not how it was born. It will never be the same again.

[@rogerdodrill4733]

​@@joshuagibson2520I had 69 302 mustang f/back 3 spd all original, no one wanted it then, no one wants it now, I wanted Cleveland 4 spd. Original don't mean desirable or valuable does it?

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@rogerdodrill4733 there are always exceptions.

[@sstjacques]

Nice car, I was born in 1971... I still have my 1991 GT I bought new.

[@dave-uf8ir]

Luv the bumble bee 😊

[@michaeladamo1188]

Wow very cool video! Such an amazing piece of mustang history! Beautiful work bob!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@michaeladamo1188, all faked.

[@kevinmckinzie]

Why wouldn't Ford have used the fully functional Ram Air hood?

[@LebronPhoto1]

That looks like the 1973 Mach 1 I had, but mine had the 351 Cleveland Engine and being 1973, was a bit down on power die to new emissions regulations. It still had a lot of power and was a fun ride compared to other cars on the road from that era.

[@phillipanderson2607]

My brother bought a fully loaded black with Argent silver stripes mach1 1971 in 1977. Just like the mach1 is shown in this video. I love these body styles. They said back then a fully loaded mach 1 could cost over $5000.00 DOLLARS. Actually more than a corvette that year . My brothers had a 351 Cleveland 4 v with ram air 290 horse power with a C6 and 9 inch rear end all standard on his car.

[@cyclonecj4285]

Great work Jerry. Why does the holley have a dash pot instead of an idle solenoid like a 1970 Boss 302 had?

[@thewriter2549]

IDK, that's a Bob question.

[@tracymcelhenie3988]

If you have you own 1971 boss 302 horn , It's fine to Toot it . That car was meant to be where its at .

[@rgs4x]

My ex-girlfriend's dad had a 71 Boss 351. Awesome car.

[@Mr.Death101]

I could watch Jerry all day! What a True living legend!

[@wopalongcassidy]

This was truly amazing. What a unicorn. Wondering the value?

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Wow amazing episode, love the deep dive.

[@thewriter2549]

Thanks. I have so many more facts for this story that I could make another video, like with the multiple invoices from Kevin Marti, a telegram Ford sent to California, and more video interviews with people associated with the car. Some of that information is in the other 2 videos that I produced on this car, both on my channel. My pet peeve with videos is to hear that term "deep dive" or to hear the host say in the video what they are going to do, which is a waste of my time as a viewer and a sign the video is short on facts and they are stretching the story with fluff.

[@gersonhay984]

I remember seeing that 1st video.Thanks.

[@brandenbrown5351]

Absolute shame this once upon a time, a nice original condition car got restored..... now it's like the others...

[@thewriter2549]

Did you not see how Bob even kept the original "drippies" on the bottom of the car's floorpan?

[@joshuagibson2520]

Amen. This was an excellent survivor car. Should have been preserved.

[@rarb68]

amazing

[@9145709902]

Unless this car made its way to Brooklyn New York back in the early 70"s I dont think Ford only made one. In 1973 parked on a street in Brooklyn I came across a 1971 Mustang sports roof that had Boss 302 emblems, stickers, on its fenders and deck lid. As an owner of a 1970 Boss 302 it really caught my attention. I find it hard to believe someone would have put Boss 302 emblems on a 1971 Mustang back then. It looked like it came from the factory that way. Maybe the car was built at the Metuchen New Jersey plant?

[@thewriter2549]

Dealers sold 1971 Boss 302 stripe kits. People bought and installed them. They would look factory because they are factory.

[@9145709902]

@@thewriter2549 Dealers sold strip kits for a car that never made it into production? How would they get a part number? People buying strip kits for a car that no one even knew existed? Doubtful.

[@thewriter2549]

@@9145709902 Stripe kits, yes dealers sold them for 1971 Mustangs. That's why people tell us they saw a 1971 Boss 302. The stripe fit, dealers had them, and people put them on, back in the day. That's why people tell us they saw or knew somebody with a 1971 Boss 302. They saw the stripe. Where do you think Bob got this Boss 302 stripe kit? From a Ford dealer. Ford had Boss 302 parts in the system because Ford planned to build a 1971 Boss 302.

[@savedin87ify]

Love this Mustang. More of a Mopar man. But I wanted a 67 Mustang for my first car.

[@cassiespencer6134]

"A Boss 302? Oh no. THE Boss 302. And it's gorgeous. :)

[@Expedient_Mensch]

0:03:04 OMG! a UFO! LOL.

[@John-bk1ek]

I'm a Mopar fan myself but American Muscle is where it's at

[@willgreen3665]

Any smatalec pickin apart that car is an arse for shure

[@thewriter2549]

Well said, my friend, well said.

[@mcmillan1963]

What an amazing restoration. 👏

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Always love the videos with Bob. I learn so much!! Just amazing! Such a cool Boss!

[@classicreaction5340]

The ultimate Ford nerd with the ultimate rare Ford. It's a match made in heaven. 😅

[@shaneyule3484]

I've been waiting for this. Unreal !

[@miloswanson9646]

My buddy has a VERY early '71 Mach 1 with several 'easter-eggs' - or features we've never seen on another '71. He's owned it since 1974. First of all, it MUST have been made on the first day of production because the inner fender stamped VIN is actually stamped 0F05Hxxxxx, not the correct 1F05Hxxxxx!!!!! The original sportlamps were chrome-plated plastic, not argent. The console shifter surround has a woodgrain insert with a D1ZZ part number -- we've only seen that woodgrain in the original early '71 Mustang promotional brouchure.. His car was originally a 351C-2V, FMX. overall Light Pewter Metallic, with only the lower black paint - no stripes, and chrome trim separating the black lower from the Pewter. Deluxe interior, but no tach dash. We later added a swap-meet tach dash... Later It got a two-tome hood and bodyside stripes, yet also retained the chrome lower trim (which we know is 'incorrect' with the stripe package)...

[@Kahuna54]

I worked for Far Best Corporation in Los Angeles back in the mid to late 70s. There were 2 brothers working there, Marcus and Mario, Marcus owned a 71 Boss 351 that was factory stock and Mario owned a highly modified 69 or 70 (I don’t remember which year it was,it’s been a long time) Boss 302. They used to race each other on McKinley Street on the weekends and Marcus always won! I never knew Ford made a 71 Boss 302!

[@angelo_giachetti]

Didnt have a Boss but in 1975 at 19 y o I had a 71 Mach 1, 351 Cleveland 4brl, Hurst 4 speed and AC. It was silver pewter, with the basic Mustang red/black int. Did not have ram air. It had 21000 miles on it. Everyone liked that car.

[@Wooley689]

I've seen the other videos on this car you guys did with him. This one was amazingly interesting.

[@henrybourdon6712]

That is a very interesting story, but i have to ask, who does this guy think he is,, Bob Perkins?

[@thewriter2549]

Excellent!

[@philspurling6414]

The best there ever was...way too humble, to say it himself!

[@geekhillbilly2636]

I had a 1971 Ford Torino 500 that had a Boss 302 and drove it for 20 years and I bought it USED. I still have that engine, I overhauled it and it is going into a 2004 4x4 Ford Ranger. I know, I've done the surgery necessary and it's ready to get the engine.

[@stevejewell9263]

Very cool history and unique for sure. Gotta say it though. History is the only reason to want this car. Henry Ford II really screwed the pooch when he hired Pontiac's Bunkie Knudsen. These Mustangs aren't as Horrible as the Thunderbird Bunkie authorized but they're still pretty far away from the great Pony cars produced between '64 and '70. I'm no big fan of the Pinto Mustang that followed a couple of years later but a step back in the direction of a smaller Mustang was certainly the better direction. To this day the only Mustangs I've never wanted are these very cars.......with the exception of this ONE CAR. History this significant is impossible to ignore. Very cool car for sure......even though I still cringe at the sight of it's massive proportions this one is SUPER COOL!!