Rare 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 in Grabber Blue Costs More Than a 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo

It’s no wonder they used the Boss 429 moniker in the movie John Wick. For reasons that are more than obvious, they couldn’t use a real Boss 429 and have it be destroyed, so they went with a bunch of 1969 Mach 1 Mustang stunt cars instead, dressing them up “like a Boss,” so to speak.

For the 1970 model year, Ford restyled the Mustang to make it look less aggressive. Some would say that it was for the best, but most people agree that it wasn’t. Taking away the dual headlights and the rear fender air scoops was probably not the best of ideas, although in my opinion, ‘70s Mustangs still look great, as long as the spec is just right.

Case in point, this Grabber Blue 1970 Boss 429 getting auctioned off to the highest bidder in just a couple of hours' time.

There’s more to this car than meets the eye though. This is a nearly all-original Boss 429, one of just 500 examples produced for the 1970 model year. It was also built 11 days ahead of schedule, according to the ad, and assigned the Kar Kraft number KK2139.

Aside from its bright blue exterior, this Mustang also comes with a front spoiler, dual side mirrors, Boss 429 badging, dual exhaust outlets, and a set of 15-inch Magnum 500-style wheels with Goodyear Polyglas GT tires. Meanwhile, other features include the power-assisted brakes, and factory-standard power-assisted steering.

Inside is where you’ll find the Corinthian White vinyl upholstery for the high back bucket seats and the rear bench, plus simulated woodgrain trim for the dash, console, and door panels. Also present is a Philco AM radio, a floor-mounted center console, a Hurst shifter, three-spoke steering wheel, and a heater.

Under the hood is an original Cobra Jet 429 ci V8 with a factory-standard aluminum intake manifold and a four-barrel Holley 735-cfm carburetor. Then there’s the optional Drag Pack, which adds a high-lift camshaft with mechanical lifters, a modified crankshaft, flywheel and vibration damper.

This engine should be putting down 375 horsepower, with everything going to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. The car also features Flowmaster mufflers, so rest assured that the soundtrack is sublime.

With very little time left before the end of the auction, the highest bid sits at $225,000, making this Boss 429 Mustang more expensive than a brand-new 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo. Which one would you have?