1971 Ford Mustang BOSS 351 RARE BARN FIND

1971 Ford Mustang BOSS 351 Description

Arkansas car collector here, selling my grabber blue, BARN FIND documented '71 Boss 351. In storage, not licensed since 1982 (documented). Needs complete restoration, or if not sold, I will begin restoration. These cars are skyrocketing in value, and this one has the best color scheme - GRABBER BLUE! Car is very correct...Interior, Heads, wheels, solid lifters, valve covers, non matching block, even dash lights and all gauges work. It also has power steering, rare original trim rings and center hub caps, original space saver spare, excellent seat covers, door panels. Does have slight hail dents, easily repaired. Not a Mustang expert, but have been watching these and learning. Only 1806 were ever built and any Mustang guy will tell you that these were the fastest early Mustangs. Cool history: Has Marti report for authenticity, but usually these show selling dealer. This rare Stang shows dealer as: "Ford Motor Co. - Dearborn, Michigan, SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE" indicating that once it was built, they took it back and used it for a display vehicle. Isn't that cool???
I have listed what I know about it below:

Mustang restoration expert inspected and here are his notes-

Virtually rust free - only small spots on bottom of rear fenders

Radiator D1ZE-DA - original

Fan D0AE - Original

Carb, correct type - repro.

Intake 13726548 - original

Air cleaner - original

Air cleaner nut - and gasket - correct

Exhaust manifold - right

DOAE-9430-G - correct - original

Left side D1ZE - 9431BA - correct - original

Master cylinder - correct part and color - repro

Ram air setup on hood - and plenum - correct - original

Hood hinges, radiator supports and latch assembly - all correct but are chromed (incorrect)

Hood locks - correct

Rear end 9"- correct

Has 3.91 ratio-correct (he checked it)

Shifter linkage and mechanism - correct - original

Handle-incorrect (fits 72)

Rear shocks - not staggered - should be

Transmission: RUG M-2O25842 incorrect (out of 68 390 GT Mustang)

Engine block D2AE - It's a 4 bolt main CJ - same block as Original Boss

Heads are correct, solid lifters (only year for 351 w solid lifters is 71 and 72)

He removed right front fender and number shows: 1F136567 (see pic)

Results: Serial number on fender matches VIN, proving car is real.

Interior: door panels - original - great shape

Console - original - great shape

Radio - original AM-FM stereo

Intermittent wipers - rare - original

Seat covers front - new reproduction - excellent

Rear seat covers - appear original - like new

Note: rear of car worked at some point in its life

Headliner - appears original - like new

Dash lights - all work

Dash original great shape - small center cubby missing

All glass good

Mustang expert believes mileage correct due to minimal wear on many interior items; no guarantee, just opinion

NOTE: Car sold as is where is, no warranties implied. For sale locally. I reserve the right to end auction at any time. Please come inspect to ensure no miscommunication.