Equipment
429/375hp, 4-speed with Hurst T-handle shifter, Magnum 500 wheels, Firestone Wide Oval tires, front spoiler, power steering, Philco radio, Deluxe Marti Report.
Condition
Correct replacement engine. Good paint, but thick finish and cracks in the drip rails. Old-looking tires. Imperfect panel fit. Lightly worn interior. Restored to high standards, but done a while ago and driven a bit since.
Market commentary
Boss 429s are special, but not exactly rare at auctions. With potential buyers offered many choices the caliber and age of restoration and originality are carefully scrutinized for shortcomings that infer the quality of workmanship and materials. On that basis this Boss Nine came up short. It looks like a long-ignored partial restoration that was hurriedly completed last year, a conclusion that would support the reported high bid here but not come close to the pre-sale estimate.