Should I buy a 1971 Boss 351?

[jeep_vette]

Hello all, I am asking any advice someone could give me on a 1971 Mustang 351 Boss. The original owner is ready to part with it. It is 1 owner with 11k miles. Everything is original on the car. It has been inside stored for 41 years. The downfall is that it has not ran in 9 years and has some surface rust on a rear window ledge and rusting under the hood due to mice urine. Other than that the car is solid as presents well. The paint looks good, interior is well cared for, has the 4 speed and original motor/trans, has the Cleveland, and is yellow with black. Any advice is appreciated. Feel free to email me at mdenette@pioneeres.com. Thanks in advance.

[jdub]

YES YES YES! The 1971 Boss 351 is the quickest 65-73 Mustang and perhaps one of the quickest cars of the Muscle Car Era.

[subpar63]

IMO, if the price is right/fair by all means YES!!...and give us some pics!!

[Klutch]

Not doubt about it. The Boss 351 is an amazing car. Just be sure it does in fact have a genuine Boss 351 engine and not just a Cleveland replacement. The Boss 351 engines are rare and valuable. You don't want to have to find one to put in your Boss 351 Mustang because you later find you've got a standard 4V Cleveland under the hood.

If the engine is a real Boss 351, yes, pay the seller a fair price and gloat!

[jeep_vette]

He is wanting 20k. It would require another 5-10 I would think to get it right. Is it worth it?

[jeep_vette]

it has the 351 Boss, matching motor and trans, with 4 speed, never wrecked

[srwick]

In a heartbeat! The original carb and distributor are worth a quarter of that by themselves.

Steve

[66kcar]

If need be, sell a kidney or small child! But somehow - get this car.

[jeep_vette]

I am unable to upload a few pics for some reason> i will continue to try. What do you think it would be worth?

[jeep_vette]

here are a couple of pics

[1971mach1]

That's a rare and valuable car, only about 1800 were made and for only one year 1971.
Definatly worth more than the $31K you're thinking of spending. Keep it origional and you could double your investment if you sell it.

[jeep_vette]

Here are a few pics of the damage on the window ledge and under the hood. Other than that the car is rock solid, not thru rust anywhere, floors are solid, etc. Thx

[TrueBlue]

You're asking the Vintage Mustang forum if you should buy a desirable vintage Mustang?

Hell yes you should! Definitely do your research on the castings though.

[jeep_vette]

I am just being cautious. I am not familiar with the vintage mustangs and I do not want to get in over my head. My dad knows the guy and the car personally and he bought it when he returned from Vietnam. It would be a great car, I just do not want to get burned. Thx

[jdub]

I'd buy it, see if you can get it running (should not be too hard) and then spend a week or so cleaning the crap out of it. Then assess exactly how to approach the restoration. Or flip it maybe.