Super Cobra Jet Mustang Mach 1 Rescued From Storage By Collector Finley Ledbetter
The following text and photographs were created by Jerry Heasley, Mustang chronologist, and was originally published as an article in the Hot Rod Car Profiles section of MotorTrends magazine. It has been edited to fit in this space.
Finley tracks down and rescues a rare ’71 Mach 1 with a Super Cobra Jet 429 engine
Finley Ledbetter stood in the center of his “Blue Oval Car Barn” in Mineral Wells, Texas, surrounded by a showroom of 1971 Mustangs, all high-performance models. “These are just my cars. I don’t sell them. I don’t trade them. I’ve sold three cars in 40 years,” he states matter-of-factly. With such a singular focus on one year model, it’s no wonder he was the guy to track down an incredible barn find, a 1971 Super Cobra Jet Mach 1, hidden in a salvage yard in Missouri. When asked why he has a fascination with ’71 Mustangs, he replies, “Had one. Had one in high school.”
There’s more of the MotorTrend article, more photos, a link to the full article, and a link to view Jerry Heasly’s video below.
9000 Mile Survivor 1971 Mustang Mach 1
We recently finished an ice blast, buff, and color correction on this 9000 mile survivor 1971 Mach 1. Know years ago in the MidWest as Super Mo, it’s a 350 trac lock M code 4 speed ram air Mach 1.
Grabber Lime Green Boss 351 back from Metal Shop
2023 Boss Nationals
Mark your calendar to attend 2023 Boss Nationals which is taking place at Bend XPO, East Moline, IL from August 24th through August 26th, 2023.
This is a national gathering of Ford’s best high-performance true Boss Mustang and Cougar cars – stock, modified and Cougar cars – past and present. Showcasing 1969, 1970, 1971, 2012 & 2013 Boss Mustangs and Cougars. Also spot lighting 427 SOHC Cammer powered Ford and Mercurys.
Visit the Boss Nationals website for detailed information.
Survivor 1972 HO Mustang Mach 1 Cleanup
This survivor 1972 HO Mustang Mach 1 is in the process of being cleaned up. Here’s a first glimpse after 600 rust spots were removed and the car buffed and sealed.
Have a Mustang that needs prepping, cleanup or restoration? Let us know. The Blue Oval Car Barn – BOCB – does everything for 1971 Mustangs! Buying, Selling, Sourcing, Restoring, Consulting!
Restoration of “Special” Car Nearing Completion
Here’s a special car that Finley believes restoration will be completed within the next 45-60 days. It’s a 1971 Mustang 429 Drag Pack Mach 1 J Code Ram Air car with 4 speed and 411 Detroit locker. He purchased it years ago and started restoration about 3 years ago. It’s black with white Mach 1 interior. Finley says, “It will be stunning!”
Grabber Blue Boss Quartet at MCACN
Finley brought this Grabber Blue Boss Quartet to the 2022 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals – MCACN – held in Chicago. On display were a 1970 Boss 429, a 1970 Boss 302, a 1971 Boss 351 with a Kicker, and a 2013 Boss 302. There’s a couple more photos and a link to a short video below. read more…
Free Tour of BOCB
Are you or your group or club interested in a personal tour of the Blue Oval Car Barn? Showings are free, but by appointment only. You can arrange a visit by contacting Finley. His contact information is on the page with the short slide show which you can view here.
1970 Mustang Boss 429 Original Documents
Earlier this month I traveled to Florida to meet the original owner of one of my cars, a 1970 Boss 429. He rewarded me with a folder full of original documents: original invoice, warranty cards and more! He owned the car for 12 years and sold it with just over16,000 miles on it — read more…