This Ford Mustang 302 boss hides a deep historical secret!

While some car enthusiasts move from one brand to another, most know what they like and stick with it. In other words, while some like to change, others are connected and loyal to the brand.
So a Dodge fan probably won’t be interested in a Ford Mustang. But here is Mustang and Dodge history. In fact, it’s unique and might convince Dodge and Plymouth fans to switch brands.

One of a kind 1969 Mustang!

At first glance, it is a well-restored 1969 Mustang Boss 302. The car is sure to impress all enthusiasts. But not too different from the other 649 examples painted bright yellow, the Boss 302’s popular color that year.
Except for one detail. What makes it even more interesting for Dodge enthusiasts is that this 302 will be for sale auction and Mecum The month of May. At first he It was bought new by Chrysler in 1969. Why? The brand used it to develop its competing products. We’re thinking mainly of the Dodge Challenger T/A and the Plymouth AAR Cuda. Ford had won the inaugural Trans Am road racing championship in 1966 and again in 1967.
But Chevrolet won in 1968 with its Camaro Z/28. And for good reason, its V8 was specially designed to adapt to the displacement of the racing series (5.0 liters). Ford then responded with the Boss 302, another small-bore muscle car to meet competition rules.
Although Chrysler at the time offered the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda in the 1966 Trans Am., did not participate in other competitions. However, he had planned a comeback for the 1970s.
And it was the Dodge Challenger and Barracuda that did it that year. To make sure he knew what he was up against, he had to put his hands on the competition’s cars.

A type of industrial espionage

This 302 was purchased in May 1969 from Ed Schmid Ford in Ferndale, Michigan. The original documents clearly list “Chrysler Corporation” as the owner. This means that no attempt was made to hide the use of the vehicle.
Although the development of Dodge racing cars and Plymouth and their production counterparts would already be well advanced before the Dodge subsidiary put their hands on the Boss, it was a way of guaranteeing itself. Driving the Mustang must have certainly helped them improve some aspects of Ford’s competitors.
The configuration of the tire and three-carburettor V8 and 340 cubic inches (5.6 liters) of the production cars, was therefore reduced to 305 cubic inches, or 5.0 liters. The Cuda’s benchmark 0-100 km/h time was almost a second faster than the Boss 302’s.

He needed only 5.8 seconds. But unfortunately, the Plymouth and Dodge didn’t have enough speed where it really mattered. They failed to win a single race. In 1970, they finished their last and final season. Thus, Ford Mustang remained the king!