Lot #689 - This Royal Maroon Boss 429 is from the first year of Boss 429 production in 1969. It is powered by a Boss 429ci V8 engine, built and balanced by Ross Racing and Restoration. The detailed build of this engine includes an Eagle 521 stroker crank, Eagle H-beam rods, custom JE pistons with Mahle rings, COMP Cams 586 lift hydraulic cam and lifters, Blue Thunder dual-quad aluminum intake, dual 750 cfm carburetors, Mallory distributor with Hi-Fire system, 7-quart rear sump oil pan, high-volume oil pump and water pump, Northern aluminum crossflow radiator and March reduction pulleys with serpentine belt. The engine is backed by a big input shaft close-ratio Toploader 4-speed manual transmission turning a 9” Ford housing with nodular case and a 3.91” Traction-Lok differential. It also features a hood scoop larger than any on a Ford production car up to that time. These cars were specially modified by Kar Kraft in Brighton, MI, to accept the massive Boss 429 engine, however the original Boss 429-specific shock towers and original VIN-stamped front aprons have been removed along with several other Boss 429 items. These items were removed in order to install some upgraded hardware indicative of the serious performance intentions of this car. On top of the Boss 9 engine are twin Weber carburetors, and a Mallory distributor helps keep it in tune. It also has full race RJS safety harnesses complete with SFI tags. The Haneline gauges are in their correct locations. Weld-in subframe connectors and a 4-point roll bar keep things stable when the power is applied, and the suspension has been strengthened with a Panhard bar and Traction Master traction bars. It features front disc brakes for stopping power, a Rod & Customs front suspension and rack & pinion steering. Documented with a Marti Report and two shipping invoices. From The David Maxwell Collection.