2022 First-Class Forever Stamp,Pony Cars: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
# 5715 - 2022 First-Class Forever Stamp - Pony Cars: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
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US #5715
2022 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 – Pony Cars
- One of five stamps celebrating America’s love of pony cars
- Pictures the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Pony Cars
Value: 60¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 25, 2022
First Day City: Sacramento, California
Quantity Issued: 45,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 and its importance to the world of pony car enthusiasts.
About the stamp design: Pictures a dramatic oil painting capturing the very essence of what makes this model of pony car special. Original artwork by Tom Fritz.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Great American Stamp Show in Sacramento, California.
About the Pony Cars set: Includes five different stamp designs honoring a small handful of pony car models that have inspired American imaginations and made them want to own one of these iconic cars for themselves. Also a reminder of the impact these cars have had on big name sports cars we see today.
History the stamp represents: Ford dominated racetracks in the early days of the Pony Car craze. When Chevrolet took the top spot in 1968, Ford refused to be outdone and developed its legendary Mustang Boss 302.
Ford brought in a new president, former GM vice president Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen. Knudsen quickly hired famed Corvette C2 designer Larry Sinoda to develop the new Mutang. The project was a secret, so when asked what he was working on, Shinoda simply replied “the boss’s car,” leading to the Mustang’s name. The “302” in the name is a reference to the 302-cubic inch engine.
In addition to upgrades under the hood, the 302 had larger front wheel wells for bigger tires, front and rear spoilers for better aerodynamics, and black matte paint on the center of the hood to reduce glare. The 302 also had black decals that stood out against the Bright Yellow, Calypso Coral, Wimbledon White, and Acapulco Blue paint jobs.
After losing the 1969 race to Chevy, the Boss underwent slight modifications and claimed victory in 1970. Canadian racer Allan Moffat drove a Boss 302 to 101 victories out of 151 races in Australia between 1969 and 1971. Ford briefly revived the Boss name in 2012, giving car enthusiasts a chance to relive the nostalgia of the golden age of the pony car.
US #5715
2022 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 – Pony Cars
- One of five stamps celebrating America’s love of pony cars
- Pictures the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Pony Cars
Value: 60¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 25, 2022
First Day City: Sacramento, California
Quantity Issued: 45,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 and its importance to the world of pony car enthusiasts.
About the stamp design: Pictures a dramatic oil painting capturing the very essence of what makes this model of pony car special. Original artwork by Tom Fritz.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Great American Stamp Show in Sacramento, California.
About the Pony Cars set: Includes five different stamp designs honoring a small handful of pony car models that have inspired American imaginations and made them want to own one of these iconic cars for themselves. Also a reminder of the impact these cars have had on big name sports cars we see today.
History the stamp represents: Ford dominated racetracks in the early days of the Pony Car craze. When Chevrolet took the top spot in 1968, Ford refused to be outdone and developed its legendary Mustang Boss 302.
Ford brought in a new president, former GM vice president Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen. Knudsen quickly hired famed Corvette C2 designer Larry Sinoda to develop the new Mutang. The project was a secret, so when asked what he was working on, Shinoda simply replied “the boss’s car,” leading to the Mustang’s name. The “302” in the name is a reference to the 302-cubic inch engine.
In addition to upgrades under the hood, the 302 had larger front wheel wells for bigger tires, front and rear spoilers for better aerodynamics, and black matte paint on the center of the hood to reduce glare. The 302 also had black decals that stood out against the Bright Yellow, Calypso Coral, Wimbledon White, and Acapulco Blue paint jobs.
After losing the 1969 race to Chevy, the Boss underwent slight modifications and claimed victory in 1970. Canadian racer Allan Moffat drove a Boss 302 to 101 victories out of 151 races in Australia between 1969 and 1971. Ford briefly revived the Boss name in 2012, giving car enthusiasts a chance to relive the nostalgia of the golden age of the pony car.