Developed to meet SCCA Trans Am racing homologation requirements, the Boss 302 was a track-focused variant of the Mustang that could be purchased straight off the showroom floor. Competing with the Camaro Z/28, the Boss 302 featured a heavily redesigned variant of Ford’s 302 cid V-8 with solid lifters, better flowing heads, and four-bolt main bearing caps. By selecting the Boss 302 package, the car was automatically equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox, front disc brakes, front and rear aerodynamic upgrades, and a lower, stiffer suspension. Built only in 1969 and 1970, the Boss 302 was an exciting road car and a successful race car, winning the Manufacturer’s Championship in the 1970 Trans Am season.

This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is finished in Grabber Orange, over a black Clarion knit and Corinthian vinyl interior. The accompanying Elite Marti Report indicates it was delivered new to HP Smith Motors of Omaha, Nebraska, with options including Magnum 500 chrome wheels, power steering, a shaker hood scoop, and a 3.91 Traction-Lok differential.

This Mustang benefits from an extensive restoration by marque specialist Andy Adelson of Detroit, Michigan, which was carried out in the mid-2000s. It remains in exceptional condition and is a beautiful representation of Ford’s famous road-going race car.