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Tucked away since the mid-1970s, this 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 hardly looks like a treasure at first glance. Stored in a cluttered garage, it’s missing its original engine, hasn’t run in years, and was even partly scorched in a house fire long ago.
Despite its rough appearance, the owner understands the car’s true significance, as the Boss 429 is among the most coveted Mustangs ever built. Beneath the neglect lies a genuinely special machine, making this barn find a tantalizing prospect for restoration.
About the Author
Dear Sir’s
Merry Christmas
The “Barn Find” is rare indeed.
I grew up in Monrovia California exactly 3 blocks from dealership, which faced Huntington Drive and cornered Ivy Street.
Mickey Thompson’s funny car often sat on the showroom floor.
Sense the corner of the showroom was mostly glass the funnycar could be seen facing Huntington Drive -&- Ivy Street
The Ford Dealership was indeed known for it’s involvement in dragracing. It’s closest track was Irwindale Californina, and of course Pamona California.
This mustang raced most of it round on the Irwindale track. This 1969 Boss 429 was more candywhite than pearl, although I never new of it’s original color.
The white color came about to match the car hauler. The car hauler had two cars, and if I remember correctly one of the other cars was Ford Torno Cobra Jet.
The Toreno was also candy/pearl white with a blue racing strip. Needless to say both cars were matching the white Hauler, which also had a “Ford Blue” racing strip down the sides.
However, I am quite sure this is the Mustang that made my father work very hard to afford one, although not the 429.
He buaght my mother the Mach #1 (351) Cleveland, Ivy Green in color.
Needless to say as a child, all that I knew was drag racing and JaZz Music.
Fastforward in today, hense i am the drumer for “The Smooth JaZ Alley”
I love the article Barn Find.
Please keep these tyoe of articles coming becaue they are rhe most positive subjects.
Thank you everyone
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays
Kevin {tsja}
The Smooth JaZz Alley
Dear Sir’s
Merry Christmas
The “Barn Find” is rare indeed.
I grew up in Monrovia California exactly 3 blocks from dealership, which faced Huntington Drive and cornered Ivy Street.
Mickey Thompson’s funny car often sat on the showroom floor.
Sense the corner of the showroom was mostly glass the funnycar could be seen facing Huntington Drive -&- Ivy Street
The Ford Dealership was indeed known for it’s involvement in dragracing. It’s closest track was Irwindale Californina, and of course Pamona California.
This mustang raced most of it round on the Irwindale track. This 1969 Boss 429 was more candywhite than pearl, although I never new of it’s original color.
The white color came about to match the car hauler. The car hauler had two cars, and if I remember correctly one of the other cars was Ford Torno Cobra Jet.
The Toreno was also candy/pearl white with a blue racing strip. Needless to say both cars were matching the white Hauler, which also had a “Ford Blue” racing strip down the sides.
However, I am quite sure this is the Mustang that made my father work very hard to afford one, although not the 429.
He buaght my mother the Mach #1 (351) Cleveland, Ivy Green in color.
Needless to say as a child, all that I knew was drag racing and JaZz Music.
Fastforward in today, hense i am the drumer for “The Smooth JaZ Alley”
I love the article Barn Find.
Please keep these tyoe of articles coming becaue they are rhe most positive subjects.
Thank you everyone
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays
Kevin {tsja}
The Smooth JaZz Alley