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2008 Boss Mustang Rumor or Reality?

 
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According to a few sources on the net along with a previous entry we did a 2008 Boss Mustang could be the next specialty vehicle in a long line from Ford. In an upcoming Motor Trend issue it's said the Boss Mustang will return as a 2008 model and could possible use the 5.0L Cammer engine. As to what is said in the article we have no idea but this information should be enough for you to start imagining what a Boss Mustang could really be.



For a little history on the Boss Mustang you can check out my other site MustangSpecs.com or you can keep reading as I have pulled a few highlights. In 1969 Ford introduced the Boss 302 and Boss 429 models. Styling for the Boss 302 was done by Larry Shinoda, the suspension by Kar Kraft, and the engine was done by Ford who used the 5.0L block with the new 351 Cleveland heads. Boss Mustangs were made for three years from 1969-1971. Production numbers for the first year were relatively low just under 2500 units. Production in 1970 tripled to about 7500 units and numbers for 1971 were a modest 1806 as the Muscle car era was coming to an end.



On a sidenote Ford originally wanted to name the Boss "Trans Am" until they discovered that GM had already licensed the name.



Check back for more informtion on the 2008 Boss Mustang.



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  1. By  BrandonT. Givens Posted: 7/31/2006 12:43am PDT

    That alsome I Own a 69 boss 302 and a 70 boss 302, there not as fast as my 68 shelby GT 500 but,
    I just purchased a 07 shelby GT 500. Had to go all the way to Florida.
    I plan to purchase the new boss. I've also seen the new camaro and it still don't compete with the mustang.
     
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  2. By J_ Posted: 1/1/2007 3:25am PST

    Brandon I'd be more than happy to take the slowest mustang off your hands. You have pics?
     
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  3. By  Beauford Toney Posted: 1/3/2007 10:50am PST

    Build It!
     
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  4. By Joe Torn Posted: 4/22/2007 10:23pm PDT

    WHAT A LIAR YOU DON'T GOT NOTHING.
     
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  5. By  Nick Gavriles Posted: 10/12/2007 5:16pm PDT

    2008 BOSS 69 FASTBACK AVAILABLE NOW!!!
    Ask for George Hawes.
    V6 and V8 available.
    This is the true 69 styled real fastback as seen at SEMA .Steel fastback quarter panels ,A true 69 styled collector vehicle as seen in many Mustang magazines.
    Brighton Ford 800-836-8206
    We ship anywhere in the U.S. via Reliable carrier. T-TOPS available in November!!!
     
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  6. By  Gabriel Posted: 2/6/2009 1:43am PST

    "Boss T-Shirt"

    One of my favorite muscle cars is the Boss Mustang, I made this t-shirt in dedication to it. I thought I'd share it with all the other fans out there.
    It's for sale at my site,
    http://www.mysoti.com/mysoti/product/165544
    Check it out, buy one, and let me know what you think.
     
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  7. By Jim C Posted: 12/26/2010 1:47pm PST

    My Bright yellow 70' Boss 302 was the MCA 3rd place Late model/Restored winner in 1980. I desperately wish I had kept it! SO, if I deploy this year, my deployment present to myself will be a modern Boss 302, (probably based on the 08 platform)with the Shaker-Charger system, Slats, 20's, lowered, and all the modern goodies, 600+ HP, but with that killer 70' look. Cant wait! I would appreciate ANY and all (real) info where I can get the stripe kits, and METAL louvers for the back window to complete the look. Write me direct at: desertsnake1991@yahoo.com
     
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