Two Boss 429s, Two Very Different Stories: A White Concours Restoration Meets a Black Jade SurvivorFew nameplates carry the mystique of the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429. Born from Ford's need to homologate its 429ci semi-hemispherical "shotgun" engine for NASCAR competition, the Boss 429 was never really about the Mustang at all — it was about getting that monster motor onto the track. Only 1,359 were ever built across 1969 and 1970, with roughly 850 produced for the 1969 model year alone. That rarity, combined with the car's outsized presence and racing pedigree, has made the Boss 429 one of the most coveted muscle cars in existence.Two exceptional examples are heading to GAA Classic Cars' July 2026 auction, and together they tell two very different sides of the Boss 429 story. One is a meticulously restored Wimbledon White fastback; the other is an unrestored Black Jade survivor with a remarkable history. Here's a closer look at both.The White Car: A Concours-Grade Restoration1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 in Wimbledon White — up for auction at GAA Classic Cars (Photo: GAA Classic Cars)View the full listing at GAA Classic Cars →AdvertisementAdvertisementFinished in factory-correct Wimbledon White (paint code 1619-A) over a black Clarion knit vinyl interior, this 1969 Boss 429 (VIN 9F02Z150461) represents the show-quality end of the spectrum. Built at Ford's Dearborn plant and originally sold through Jerry Alderman Ford Sales of Indianapolis, Indiana, it received a concours-grade restoration by respected specialist Drew Alcazar between 2017 and 2018, and has been part of a large private collection for many years.Under the hood sits the numbers-matching S-Code 429-4V Boss V8, rated at 375 horsepower and fed by a four-barrel Holley 735-CFM carburetor atop an aluminum intake manifold. Power runs through a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission and a Traction-Lok limited-slip differential. The car is fully equipped with power front disc brakes, power steering, and competition suspension.Period-correct details abound: chrome 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels wrapped in Goodyear Polyglas GT tires, an optional front air spoiler, color-keyed racing mirrors, the Visibility Group package, the Interior Décor Group-Deluxe with woodgrain trim, hi-back bucket seats, an AM radio, a console, and a trunk-mounted period-correct Autolite battery. The documentation package is equally impressive, including the original window sticker, build sheet, original manuals, a Deluxe Marti Report, restoration photos, historical documentation, original seat covers, and the spare tire.The Black Jade Car: An Unrestored Survivor1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 in Black Jade — up for auction at GAA Classic Cars (Photo: GAA Classic Cars)View the full listing at GAA Classic Cars →AdvertisementAdvertisementIf the white car celebrates the restorer's art, this Black Jade example (VIN 9F02Z164772, KK# 1502) celebrates originality. A never-restored survivor showing 11,432 miles — believed by the owner to be correct — it wears its original Black Jade paint over original black bucket seats, and rolls on original Magnum 500 wheels shod with Goodyear Polyglas tires. It retains its matching-numbers 429 S-Code engine and matching-numbers four-speed transmission, backed by a 3.91 Trac-loc rear axle.The car's history adds another layer of intrigue. It was sold new from Phil Fitts Ford, Inc. in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and remained with a single owner until 2013. It was later owned by Peter Klutt of Legendary Motorcar, and it earned the Peter Brock Award at the Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals (MCACN) — a fitting honor, given that Brock was Carroll Shelby's first employee and the designer of the Cobra Daytona Coupe.Prospective buyers should note the title history: per the NMVTIS report, "Classic" and "Exceeds Mechanical Limits" brands were applied on the Pennsylvania title, and the current Maryland title carries a branded Code B, Exceeds Mechanical Limits. The car comes with a Marti Report, dealer invoice, and original owner's manual.Restored vs. Original: Two Roads to the Same LegendThese two Boss 429s frame one of the enduring debates in the collector-car world. The Wimbledon White fastback offers the reassurance of a documented, concours-grade restoration by a known specialist, presenting exactly as Ford intended when the car left Dearborn. The Black Jade coupe offers something that can never be recreated: genuine, unrestored originality, complete with a compelling ownership chain and a prestigious show award, tempered by the practical realities of its branded title.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhether a buyer values the flawless finish of a professional restoration or the untouchable authenticity of a survivor, both cars deliver the raw, homologation-special appeal that makes the Boss 429 a cornerstone of any serious muscle car collection. Both are scheduled to cross the block on Saturday at GAA Classic Cars' July 2026 auction.This classic is selling at the GAA Classic Car Auction on July 23-25. Join us at The Palace and bid on over 400 classic and collector vehicles. 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