For Ford executives, it was hard to forget how the original Mustang set the pace as the fastest selling, most successful new car ever introduced. It captured the hearts of many as a new concept and type of car. The Mustang exhibited flair, excitement, good handling, good balance, smooth riding comfort, roominess and a hint of luxury. Then, as now, Ford and Mustang were pacesetters in this form of car and had three new rooflines for 1971, including the “flat-back” which was officially called the SportsRoof, and was exclusively seen on the Mach 1 and Boss 351 for 1971. The Hardtop and Convertible were also available, as was the SportsRoof without the two mentioned performance packages.

This exciting example has been the recipient of a nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration that was completed in October 2014. It is reported as one of 11 Boss 351 Mustangs that came from the factory in Grabber Blue with a white interior. This finely tuned example has received a Concours Gold Award at the Mustang Club of America Grand National in 2015 and is accompanied by two Eminger sales invoices and a Deluxe Marti Report.

The Boss 351 has gray accents on the exterior and the white interior also has a black center console, carpets and dash. The powerful engine is a 351-cid, 330-hp V-8 with a four-speed “Toploader” manual transmission and a 3.91:1 Traction-Lok rear end. Among the many desirable features are the Mach 1 Sport Interior Group, center console, Magnum 500 wheels, rear deck spoiler, radio, power steering, front spoiler, dual sport mirrors, twin hood NACA inlets and an undercarriage that is as meticulous as the rest of this award-winning Boss.