2005 Mustang Boss Tribute

The rebirth of the modern classics has now made its way through Camaros and Challengers, but it all started with Ford and their Mustang. Many would argue that Ford did a great job grabbing various features from the classic 60's and 70's while many would say they didn't do enough. If your in the latter group then we have the car for you. Not only does this awesome 2005 Mustang GT have the vintage look from factory, but thousands upon thousands have been spent putting together different components to truly make it a tribute car. And if you're going to have a tribute why not make it to the iconic BOSS Mustang from the 69-early 70's. These awesome cars were extremely popular and continue to be popular today. The car has had countless body modifications getting it closer and closer to the Boss look until it was finally reached. All of the exterior mods utilize Cervini components except for the Agent 47 retro mirrors. Every piece has been custom painted to match the bright Red exterior. All of these parts are still on line and currently for sale totaling over $8,000 dollars not including the cost of professional installation and the painting (done by Heritage Customs.) These parts are the pedestal wing spoiler, quarter window vented covers, back window louvers, custom 70's style eyelets, fiberglass longnose hood, the 429 hood scoop, side scoops, chin spoiler, deck lid spoiler, and more. All of these parts don't come as a package and were each individually selected because of the similarities to the vintage Boss cars. For instance the longer hood and added eyelets create that longnose inset look you see on the headlights. The hood even has the old style chrome hood pins which are primarily for the look and are non functional. Every one of these pieces is of very high quality as well. Even the louvers are all metal and not the plastic you see on a lot of newer Mustangs. The correct style blacked out Boss graphics are in place and look great. The entire front section of the car all the way through to the rocker panels and onto the rear is a protective color matching 3M film to keep the paint always free of rock chips. The glass is all tinted and crack/chip free. This modern day muscle car has an awesome stance and rides on brand new 18" Rocket Racing wheels (8 1/2" front, 10" rear) that are blacked out and look great. These wheels are dressed with fresh Nitto 555 Extreme tires. The wheels & tires cost over $2,000.00 and have only 300 miles on them.

Through the new custom Rocket Racing wheels you will see the custom painted calipers and the drilled/slotted Baer brand rotors. From front to rear this car is in awesome condition where nothing was left out. Under the hood is an entirely detailed out V8 motor that runs extremely well. It is topped with custom painted and billet parts throughout. Some of these parts include the painted strut tower covers, all Scott Drake billet caps (includes dipstick), Moroso billet radiator reservoir, painted radiator and extension covers, Moroso billet fuse cap cover, powder coated valve covers, the chrome hood prop, and more. A custom Red plenum cover also comes with the car to finish it off perfectly when you have the car in a show. A JLT cold air intake system has been added and the car comes with the ScatII programmer. When this car starts up you are greeted with a smooth idle and a nice rumble. This sound is due to the Flowmaster 40 mufflers into the chrome Magnaflow exhaust tips. This tips look awesome routed through the back and through the rear valence that has too has been custom blacked out for that vintage appearance. The following is an excerpt from an article outlining some new features added to the 2005 Mustang. Keep in mind that this is written about a stock car and not the awesome machine you see here. To read the rest of the article click HERE and it will open in a second window. Thank you to Mustang Heaven for the great article!

Ford Mustang Set to Capture American Hearts – Again

Since its dramatic 1964 introduction, Ford Mustang has been the icon of American performance and style, capturing hearts worldwide. For 2005, Mustang combines an all-new, fully modern architecture with all the soul that makes a Mustang a Mustang – bold style, a brawny engine and rear-wheel-drive excitement.

In short, every inch of Mustang is new – yet it staunchly remains the genuine article – "America’s Car" for 40 years.

Based on an all-new, fully modern body structure and chassis system featuring advanced MacPherson struts and a three-link live axle with Panhard rod, Mustang boasts an overall ride sophistication unmatched by any of its ancestors. Its braking and handling are nothing short of world class.

It produces all the tire-smoking power the rear wheels – and most drivers – can handle, with a better-breathing 300-horsepower, 24-valve MOD V-8 or 200-horsepower SOHC V-6 engine.

With power comes responsibility, and the new Mustang takes occupant protection to a new level. A stout safety cage, Ford’s Personal Safety System™ with passenger weight-sensing technology, available side air bags and a front structure designed for demanding offset impacts, provide drivers and passengers with the most comprehensive protection ever offered in a
muscle car.

What’s more, all this unrivaled driving excitement will continue to come at an attainable price. Mustang will remain the best performance car for under $20,000, and the most affordable 300-horsepower car made today.

Embodiment of American Muscle Like wild horses on the open plain, Mustangs always have exuded a sense of pure power. The 2005 Ford Mustang offers a clean, contemporary design rooted in this unmistakable heritage. It is direct, straightforward, honest and – above all – authentically American. The Mustang takes its design language from the concept car that stole hearts along the auto show circuit and signaled that America’s only remaining muscle car would be introduced for 2005 with even more attitude. "We weren’t just redesigning a car, we were adding another chapter to an epic," said J Mays, Ford Motor Company group vice president, Design. An all-new platform and clean-sheet design approach gave birth to a car that is modern, legendary and unmistakably Mustang. The signature long hood and short rear deck capitalize on 40 years of history, as do classic design cues that have helped define Mustangs since the 1960s: C-scoops in the sides, three-element taillamps and a galloping horse badge in the center of the grille. The Mustang’s menacing shark-like nose imparts an attitude not seen since the 1967 model, while jeweled, round headlamps in trapezoidal housings are part of a striking new design flair. "The new Mustang is pure American muscle," Mays said. "But, rest assured, we’re not insisting on history at the expense of our future." The 2005 Mustang has an aggressive rake that puts the car in motion even when it’s standing still. The wheels were pushed to the corners of the body, better anchoring Mustang visually and physically to the road. The six-inch wheelbase gain over the 2004 model and increased interior compartment width provide more room for driver and passengers.

If you thought customizations stopped at the engine and exterior guess again. The interior is just as customized out with all billet knobs and switches. For instance the headlight switch is now shining instead of just the regular black. The console has entirely been redone with chrome inserts like the drink cup holder, chrome brake handle, and shifter bezel. A Mustang dash pad looks great in place along with the all Red floor mats. The front and rear seats are nicely done in Red leather with added BOSS lettering on the seats. The trunk is just as nice and the bottom of the decklid has been custom fitted with mirrored BOSS lettering that always gets a response at shows.

This car is being offered up at a great price. Get the modern luxuries like power steering, brakes, windows, AC/Heat, etc with the classic look of a muscle car!