This Is The Boss 302 Mustang Chrysler Bought To Help Build AAR Cuda, Challenger T/A

Of course, extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, as eloquently stated by Carl Sagan himself. Fortunately, there is enough documentation here to prove that this Mustang was actually purchased by the Chrysler Corporation in 1969 from Ed Schmid Ford in Ferndale, Michigan.

The car, which will be hitting the auction block on May 18, also comes with its original bill of sale, warranty card, as well as a Michigan title application issued to Chrysler. Here’s what you might call “mass evidence” suggesting that this Boss 302 was indeed once owned by the Blue Oval’s archnemesis at a time when Chrysler was known to build the Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda as well as the Dodge Challenger T/A.

According to the ad, that’s what happened, allegedly — and as far as we’re concerned, it’s more than plausible. You don’t need Hercule Poirot to handle this situation.

This Mustang still has the original sheet metal and won the MCA Authenticity Award in 2008. It’s clearly been upgraded, both exterior and interior just like they did that fateful day when a Chrysler employee walked into a Ford dealership.

Important for this car it includes a Special Handling suspension with heavy-duty springs and shocks, 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels and F60 Goodyear Polyglas tires, a large front bar, rear shock mounts, and its Boss 302 small-block engine. V8, boasting 290 horsepower. 4-bolt Windsor big block, 4 Cleveland heads, and 4-barrel Holley carburetor. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.

Also worth noting is the yellow paint, Boss 302 graphics, rear spoiler, “sports” rear window slats, power steering, wooden steering wheel, and black vinyl upholstery. This Boss 302 Mustang is one of only 1,628 cars produced for the 1969 model year.

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