1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351

Description

The Boss 351 is one of those cars that stops seasoned Ford collectors in their tracks—and this one checks all the right boxes. Built for just one model year, the 1971 Boss 351 marked the last true high-compression, solid-lifter Mustang before emissions and insurance took the fun out of the game. With only 1,806 examples built, these cars were rare from day one. But this particular Boss? It's in a league of its own.

Finished in correct White with Black Mach 1 Knitted Bucket Seats, this car is 1 of only 120 Boss 351s painted in this shade. Of those, only 14 got the Black bucket interior. And when you narrow it all the way down—White paint, Black buckets, and chromed Magnum 500s—you're looking at just six cars built like this. This is the kind of documented rarity that makes collectors take notice, and it's backed by an Elite Marti Auto Works Report.

The car has been through a well-executed, detail-focused restoration that keeps things true to its original spec, with only minimal updates. The body sports the correct White paint, offset by a Blacked-out NACA ducted hood feeding the Ram Air system, Black side stripes, and a rear deck spoiler, classic Boss attitude. It rolls on the correct 15-inch chromed Magnum 500 wheels, just like it did when it left the factory.

Pop the hood and you'll find a detailed 351ci V8 surrounded by a clean and equally detailed engine bay. It breathes through a single 4-barrel carb and retains its original personality, save for a subtle upgrade to an MSD ignition coil for modern reliability. Power is sent through a correct Toploader 4-speed manual transmission into a Ford 9” rear end with 3.91 gears and a Traction-Lok differential, a killer setup whether you're on the street or just flexing spec sheets at a show. It's got the proper Competition Suspension, manual steering, and power front disc brakes with drums out back. The exhaust has been upgraded with long-tube headers and chambered mufflers, giving it that raw muscle car bark without compromising originality.

Inside, it's all business: the correct Black Clarion Knit/Corinthian Vinyl interior is clean and period-accurate, from the seat textures to the gauges. No gimmicks, no fluff…just a proper Boss setup that reflects the car's performance-first roots.

Bottom line: Boss 351s are already sought-after, but well-restored, correctly optioned examples like this are becoming seriously tough to find. Whether you're building a top-shelf collection or just want a no-excuses muscle car with pedigree and presence, this one brings the heat in all the right ways.

Key Highlights

• Documented Boss 351 Mustang that's benefitted from a detailed restoration
• 1 of 1,806 1971 Boss 351 Mustangs produced
• 1 of 120 1971 Boss 351 Mustangs finished in White
• 1 of 14 White 1971 Boss 351 Mustangs finished with Black Mach 1 Knitted Bucket Seats
• 1 of 6 White 1971 Boss 351 Mustangs finished with Black Mach 1 Buckets and chrome Magnum 500s
• 351 cubic inch Ford V8
• Toploader 4-speed manual transmission
• Ford 9in rear with 3.91 Traction-Lok
• Correct manual steering
• Factory power front disc and rear drum brakes
• Correct Competition Suspension
• Correct Black Clarion Knit/Corinthian Vinyl interior
• Correct White paint
• Correct 15-inch chromed Magnum 500 wheels
• Aftermarket exhaust with long-tube headers and welded turbo mufflers
• Documented with Elite Marti Auto Works Report