1970 Ford Boss Mustang 302
- Engine
- 302 cubic inch (4.9L) V8
A period-correct Boss 302 Mustang with documented continuous competition history, originally raced by John Hall in the SCCA Trans-Am series and associated regional events during 1970–1972. The car subsequently spent years racing in North America under its most recent long-term owner before being shipped to the UK in 2013 and prepared for European competition. Powered by a 337ci stroker engine with Boss 302 heads and dry-sump lubrication, it carries the 'Boss GTX 302' livery associated with its successful 1972 season.
Ownership
- 2025-02-22Auction saleSold £68,000 (≈ $85K)
- 2003 →Acquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
A V8 enthusiast who raced the car extensively in the US, notably at Lime Rock and Watkins Glen, before relocating the car to the UK in 2013 for European competition at venues including Spa and Silverstone.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJohn Hallpartial documentation
Original competition driver who campaigned the car in the SCCA Trans-Am series and associated regional events primarily during 1970 to 1972.
Competition
- 1970-05-03COWPACCOWPAC — Canadian/Oregon/Washington/Pacific Amateur ChampionshipDriver: John Hall
- 1970-09-20SCCA Trans-American ChampionshipTrans-Am — Kent, WashingtonDriver: John HallDNF, classified 23rd of 30
- 1970-10-04SCCA Trans-American ChampionshipTrans-Am — Riverside, CaliforniaDriver: John Hall13th
- 1971-06-20SCCA Trans-American ChampionshipTrans-Am — Edmonton International SpeedwayDriver: John Hall9th
- 1971-10-10Province 500 7-Hour Endurance Race — Westwood, BCDriver: John Hall2nd
- 1972-04-29COWPACCOWPAC — Westwood, BCDriver: John Hall
- 1972-06-04COWPACCOWPAC — Westwood, BCDriver: John Hall
- 1972-06-23SCCA NationalSCCA National — Olympia June Sprints, Laguna Seca Raceway, CaliforniaDriver: John Hall
- 1972-07-04SCCA Trans-American ChampionshipTrans-Am — Donnybrook, Brainerd, MinnesotaDriver: John Hall32nd
- 1972-07-16SCCA Trans-American ChampionshipTrans-Am — Road America, Elkhart Lake, WisconsinDriver: John Hall24th
- 1972-10-06SCCA NationalPIR National Rose Cup — Portland, OregonDriver: John Hall
- —Historic racing — Lime Rock and Watkins Glen (multiple events)
Car raced by current owner at US circuits including Lime Rock and Watkins Glen during the early part of his ownership; detailed results held in the accompanying history file.
- —Historic racing — European circuits including Spa and Silverstone
After being shipped to the UK in 2013, the car has been entered in European historic competition at venues including Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2013Modification
Car was shipped from the US to the UK and then prepared to meet European competition specifications.
- —MechanicalPeter Knight
Engine refreshed, custom AST dampers fitted, and new clutch installed as part of broader recent investment in the car.
Engine refresh attributed to Peter Knight; overall preparation managed by Richard Moore of Moore Racing.
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