This 1971 Mustang Boss 351 is a one-year-only muscle legend—Cleveland V8 power, ultra-rare spec, factory-correct restoration. Ford’s final Boss, done right!
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351, showing just 60,295 miles (97,044 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Introduced for a single model year, the Boss 351 represented Ford’s final and most refined iteration of the legendary Boss Mustang lineage.
Developed to meet tightening emissions regulations while preserving serious performance credentials, the Boss 351 blended high-compression Cleveland V8 power with distinctive Mach 1–based styling cues. Its aggressive appearance and limited production numbers have made it one of the most coveted muscle cars of the early 1970s.
This example stands out as an exceptionally rare color and interior combination, benefiting from a comprehensive restoration that prioritized factory-correct presentation. With its documented production status and carefully preserved specification, it offers collectors an opportunity to acquire one of the most exclusive Mustangs of the era.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Correct White finish
- Correct 15” chromed Magnum 500 wheels
- White-letter BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
- Black NACA-ducted Ram Air hood
- Front grille sport lamps
- Front spoiler
- Boss 351 graphics
- Black side stripes
- Color-keyed racing mirrors
- Black rear spoiler
Interior
- Correct black Clarion knit and Corinthian vinyl Mach 1 bucket seats
- Black vinyl trim with woodgrain paneling and black carpet
- Two-spoke steering wheel
- Analog gauge set:
- 8,000-rpm tachometer
- 120-mph speedometer with inset odometer reading 60,295 mi
- Fuel level
- Oil temperature
- Ammeter
- Coolant temperature
- Hurst shifter
- Push-button FM radio
- Dash clock
- Heater
- Center console
- Sport deck rear seats
Mechanical
- 351 cubic inch Cleveland V8
- Factory rated for 330 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 370 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm
- MSD ignition coil
- Aftermarket exhaust with long-tube headers and welded turbo mufflers
- Toploader 4-speed manual transmission
- Ford 9” rear end with 3.91 Traction-Lok differential
- Correct manual steering
- Factory power front disc and rear drum brakes
- Correct Competition Suspension
Condition & Reports
This example is documented as one of 1,806 Boss 351 Mustangs produced for the 1971 model year. It is one of 120 finished in White and one of only 6 produced in this color with Black Mach 1 bucket seats and chromed Magnum 500 wheels.
Included in the Sale
- Original window sticker listing $5,019 MSRP and delivery to Pacific Auto Sales, Long Beach, California
- Elite Marti Auto Works Report
Summary
The 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 represents the final chapter of Ford’s famed Boss performance line and stands among the most respected factory muscle cars of its era. With its Cleveland V8 power, aggressive factory styling, and one-year-only production, the Boss 351 has become a cornerstone of serious Mustang collections.
This example’s ultra-rare color and interior combination elevate its desirability even further. As 1 of only 6 built in this exact specification, it occupies an elite tier within an already limited-production model.
Presented in restored, factory-correct condition and supported by documented production data, this Boss 351 offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most exclusive and historically significant Mustangs ever produced.
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- Buyer's premium: 5%
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