Equipment
429/375hp, 4-speed, Polyglas GT tires, 3.91 Traction-Lok, front spoiler, Philco radio.
Condition
Represented as unrestored with 14,394 actual miles. The engine bay looks overhauled with plenty of new parts, belts and hoses. Small crack behind the right window and some microblisters on the tail, but otherwise the paint and the chrome look almost too good to be original. Fantastic original interior. There are restored Boss 429s that aren't this good.
Market commentary
It almost wouldn't be a Mecum auction without a Boss 429 that fails to meet reserve, and this is one we've seen a few times already. It was reported sold at Indy in 2015 for a magnanimous $502,220, then hammered not sold at a $400,000 high bid at Monterey in 2016 and again at a $380,000 high bid at Indy this year. Consistent, high and fair offers, all refused. The search goes on, but with less and less likelihood of finding the right combination of setting and bidders. Look for it at Kissimmee.