another barn find: 1969 Mustang Boss 302 with 43K miles
01-06-14, 06:40 PM
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another barn find: 1969 Mustang Boss 302 with 43K miles
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoram...202830266.html
on Ebay for $65K so far http://www.ebay.com/itm/281237131524?_trksid=p2041548.m738&forcerRptr=true&item=281237131524&viewitem=
For a car that's supposedly sat in a barn since Gerald Ford was in office, this Mustang looks remarkably well preserved, like it only needs some fresh gas and oil to start doing burnouts in front of the nearest high school. True "barn finds" often hinge on the owner's mindset; a set-it-and-forget-it attitude that lets a classic slip into disrepair. This Boss 302 may have been parked in the barn as shown in the photos, but it was never neglected; there's no way to keep such a vehicle dust-free for decades even under a tarp, and the tires, interior vinyl and other non-metal parts reflect some level of preservation.
While not as all-conquering as the Boss 429, Ford only made 1,628 Boss 302 Mustangs in 1969, and their value has grown steadily, with fully restored versions fetching more than $80,000 in recent sales. It's enough to make you go looking for barns.
on Ebay for $65K so far http://www.ebay.com/itm/281237131524?_trksid=p2041548.m738&forcerRptr=true&item=281237131524&viewitem=
For a car that's supposedly sat in a barn since Gerald Ford was in office, this Mustang looks remarkably well preserved, like it only needs some fresh gas and oil to start doing burnouts in front of the nearest high school. True "barn finds" often hinge on the owner's mindset; a set-it-and-forget-it attitude that lets a classic slip into disrepair. This Boss 302 may have been parked in the barn as shown in the photos, but it was never neglected; there's no way to keep such a vehicle dust-free for decades even under a tarp, and the tires, interior vinyl and other non-metal parts reflect some level of preservation.
While not as all-conquering as the Boss 429, Ford only made 1,628 Boss 302 Mustangs in 1969, and their value has grown steadily, with fully restored versions fetching more than $80,000 in recent sales. It's enough to make you go looking for barns.
Last edited by bagwell; 01-06-14 at 06:50 PM.
01-11-14, 08:03 AM
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not to be a downer, but for the amount that was invested (for the second owner), $65K (or less, depending upon what the dealer payed) after 41 years is not a healthy return, but i suppose any appreciation of personal property is a win
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