1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
BARRETT-JACKSON - Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest
Collector Car Auctions, will rev up this year’s Las Vegas Auction, June 30-July
2, at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center with an impressive
stable of Ford-powered pony cars and collectible Shelby vehicles. Included in
this year’s Las Vegas docket is a highly desirable 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (Lot #741) and an Acapulco Blue 1968 Shelby
GT500KR (Lot #728), both selling with No Reserve.
“Over
the years, Ford and Shelby Mustangs have enjoyed a steady track record of
stability and value among collectors worldwide,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of
Barrett-Jackson. “But the popularity amongst collectors is not just about the
value of these vehicles, they are also incredibly fun to drive or proudly show
at a concours or during a local cars and coffee show. As we celebrate the July
4th weekend during our Las Vegas
Auction, these American-built cars will be amongst the most popular with our
bidders.”
Finished
in Royal Maroon, the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (Lot #741) recently underwent a complete
restoration at Muscle Car Restoration in Owasso, Oklahoma. Power comes from the
S Boss 429ci engine backed by its correct RUGAE2- 4-speed manual transmission
and N case 3.91 rear end. It is equipped with a correct HP block with early
style intake, carburetor, distributor, KKX spindles, rear sway bar and trunk
mounted battery. Click here for Barrett-Jackson’s “First Look”
at this highly desirable Boss 429.
The
1968 Shelby GT500KR (Lot #728) wears Acapulco Blue and underwent
a rotisserie restoration to its original condition. It is power by its original
“King of the Road” 428 Cobra Jet engine backed by its factory Toploader 4-speed
manual transmission and correct date N case rear end. Click here for Barrett-Jackson’s “First Look”
at this spectacular Shelby.
A
pair of 1999 Shelby Series 1 convertibles will also cross the block with No
Reserve. Featuring Serial number 0009, Lot #721 was one of the first 10 cars built
at the Shelby facility in Las Vegas. Finished in Centennial Silver, it is
powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine backed by an automatic transmission and the
consignor states that it only has 950 miles. Very few cars, including this
example, were returned by their owners to Shelby for a $22,000 supercharger
upgrade that cranked the power to 500hp, making them a genuine 3-second,
zero-to-60 car. Click here for Barrett-Jackson’s “First Look”
at this low mileage, early production Series 1.
Lot #699 is number 54 of the 249 produced,
the 1999 Shelby Series 1 convertible is also finished in Centennial Silver with
Maroon Stripes. Built in Las Vegas, it is one of 30 powered by a factory
Vortech supercharged V8 producing 500 horsepower at the rear wheels. The carbon
fiber body sits on an aluminum chassis with a total weight of 2650 lbs. The
charcoal and leather gray interior feature a serialized dash plaque and Monsoon
radio.
“Carroll
Shelby loved using the Ford Mustang as the canvas for his creations,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson.
“More importantly, he firmly believed that his cars were meant to be driven.
We’re curating some of the very best examples of Mustangs for our Las Vegas
Auction. Each one is a testament to his magic touch when it came to
forward-thinking performance and design.”
Powered
by a 460hp engine backed by a TREMEC T56 6-speed manual transmission, the
custom 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback (Lot #725) selling with No Reserve rides on
a Scott’s Chassis with RideTech coilovers and Boyd Coddington wheels. The
exterior has been outfitted with flush Kindig-it door handles along with
Ringbrothers hood pins and taillight bezels. The Oxblood red leather interior
features a Boyd Coddington steering wheel and Memphis sound system.
From
the same model year is a custom convertible 1965 Ford Mustang (Lot #705) powered by a modified 2007 GT500
engine with a Kenne Bell Mammoth supercharger backed by an automatic
transmission with overdrive. Exterior customizations include powder coated trim
and suspension components, narrowed bumpers with shaved bolts, a custom hood
for the supercharger, as well as custom machined bezels. The custom interior
includes kick panels, custom console, Classic Instrument gauges, custom stereo
with touch screen head unit, Vintage Air climate control, power windows, power
locks and power top with glass rear window.
Apart
from the incredibly restored and customized Mustangs on the docket lies an
unrestored 1967 Ford Mustang GT500 (Lot #711) powered by its C6ME data code
correct 428ci V8 engine backed by its correct RUG-51 big input Toploader
4-speed manual transmission. This time capsule still wears its original Shelby
VIN tag and the original VIN stamping in the passenger shock tower. The
unrestored original interior features the original wood wheel, 140pmh
speedometer and Stewart Warner amp and oil pressure gauges.
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car enthusiasts interested in registering to bid for Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 Las
Vegas Auction may do so here.
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