Ford, the all time leader of the American automobile market brought out a couple of striking models in the 1960’s and 70’s. This was with an aim of burnishing the total performance image of 428 Cobra Jet that was introduced in the year 1968. It was in the year 1969, Ford, the fourth largest car manufacturer in the world brought out an inveigling car, Ford Boss 302, from the Detroit plant. The cars manufactured in the years 1969 and 70 was named after its engine. The Boss 302 falls into the series of vintage cars from Ford, which had appealing and bewitching looks with enchanting performance.

The new hood on the American Speed Company was the prototype for the production version. It had good quality front suspension and brakes installed, which ensured safety and performance to the best end. The Boss 302, fitted with a Vintage Air Front Runner system came out with vanquish body shells that were fitted with 300 horse power mounted as far back in the chassis. This model was appealing for all car lovers of the decade in the US. Initially built in 1969 and then again in 1970, this vintage Boss 302 had an incredible handling. This car from Ford played a big role in igniting lifelong passion for race cars, and started its race on the historic and vintage car circuit, moving to historic stock cars.

The Ford Boss 302 had an enticing strength and capability, but surprisingly was affordable on financial term. This was possible as Ford manufactured Boss 302 in high volume. This car came out with 500 horsepower 331 cubic inch engines. Among its other outstanding features included 4-bolt mains for lower end stability at high power outputs and high 41,000 PSI tensile strength iron alloy for ultimate strength. This model car also carried nodular iron main caps for additional strength. The enthralling performance on the road had a large number of takers for this car, making it one of the most selling cars of that time.

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