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Pony Powerhouses: Performance Mustangs That Tamed Road and Track

Ford Mustang Boss 351

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In 1971, Mustang received another thorough restyle, the final one for the first generation. The car grew in size and featured a new sharper look with a wider track. Unfortunately, the Boss 302 and Boss 429 versions were gone. But Grande and Mach I stayed, albeit with lower power ratings. However, there was one exciting model introduced in 1971, the Boss 351 (via Motor Trend).

Photo Credit: Ford

Made for one year only, the ’71 Mustang Boss 351 was one of the rarest Mustangs produced, with only 1800 made. It used a highly tuned version of the 351 V8 engine with around 330 hp. It was fast, good-looking, and more expensive than the Mach 1 version of the same model year. Today, it is a true collector’s item.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez
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