Looking for a dream Boss

[1sostatic]

If I were to start looking for a "R" code Boss 351 (71 or 72) -- in reasonable, solid condition -- what would I be expected to pay ?

where's the best places to start looking? 

what would you look for ?

 

[73pony]

Start with your arm, add a leg, the other arm, several tons of cash and you might find a rusted out pile of garbage.

 

[1sostatic]

Start with your arm, add a leg, the other arm, several tons of cash and you might find a rusted out pile of garbage.

Will a left nut do?  ::thumb::

The Boss is "02" body is it ? ... does it come in "03" vert ?

 

[OMS]

You can probably start with those online dating services ... wait that's for finding a different type of boss

 

[jpaz]

Start with your arm, add a leg, the other arm, several tons of cash and you might find a rusted out pile of garbage.

Will a left nut do?  ::thumb::

The Boss is "02" body is it ? ... does it come in "03" vert ?

No Boss verts.

 

[MustangNJ]

this will give you something to look at:

https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars-for-sale/ford-mustang-for-sale?year_from=1971&year_to=1973&keyword=boss%20351

 

[keiths71]

Look at Cars On Line.com mustangs there is 7 for sale on that site

 

[Hemikiller]

If I were to start looking for a "R" code Boss 351 (71 or 72)  -- in reasonable, solid condition -- what would I be expected to pay ?

where's the best places to start looking? 

what would you look for ?

IF I were in the market for a 71-72 R-code, I might start with talking to kevken1959. He has a huge trove of cars (and at least 4 R-codes that he admits to) and I'm sure knows where more are located.

The Boss is "02" body is it ? ... does it come in "03" vert ?

71 Boss 351s were all "02Rxxxxxx" serials, and technically were there own specific model.

72 351HO drivetrain (engine, 4 speed, 3.91 trac loc) was available in any body style and model of Mustang. Kervken has two of the IIRC 13 R-code 'verts made.

His bright blue metallic 351HO vert was local to me , about an hour away in Mass. I almost bid when it was on eBay. I also passed on an MCA award winning 72 R-code sportsroof about 10 years ago. Just didn't have the scratch at the time to make it happen.

 

[donkost]

I haven't noticed many recently, but I haven't really been looking for them either. If I recall correctly, for a decent one you are looking at $45K USD and up, depending on the market at the time of purchase. A '72 R code should be quite a bit less because it isn't actually called a Boss 351. Also, the rarity of that drivetrain for '72 isn't as widely known among collectors.

 

[Ed Raver]

You can try searchtempest.com and type in "boss". The fewer words the better. Select how far you are willing to go and hang on. Also may I suggest that you consider the best car that you can afford since chasing those impossible to find parts can get very pricey. Ask me how I know? Ed Raver

 

[1sostatic]

Hi and thanks Guys 

Some great leads 

I know I'll lose my shirt and sanity trying to find one... but I'm going to give it a go

 

[donkost]

If you have the asking price of a restored or survivor car with all of the rare parts present, you won't have to lose one bit of sanity.

 

[classicsguy]

Check the inventory list of Rick Parker of Signature Auto www.Bosscars.com

He has a Grabber Yellow Boss for sale.