Frank Vorderbruggen’s 1969-1/2 Ford Mustang Cobra 429 SCJ
Frank Vorderbruggen’s Mustang Story:
“My name is Frank Vorderbruggen, from Minnesoate, and I’d like to share with you my Ford story – well, at least one of them.
My first vehicle purchase was a used 1963 Ford F-100 for $600. When I bought my first new vehicle, I sold the F-100 and bought the somewhat redesigned F-150 in November 1977 -- which I still own and drive sparingly. I had an opportunity to purchase this 1970 Ford Mustang Sportsroof as a basket case project for $200 back in 1980 and had always dreamt of owning a Boss 429. But I knew even then that even if I owned one, I would be reluctant to drive such a rare piece of automotive history.
“So … I built the car that Ford never did -- but should have. I call it a 1969-and-a-half Ford Mustang Cobra 429 SCJ (now a 557). Big power, yes, but plausibly authentic with factory tach and all the bits and pieces to make it look right -- including the original Boss color. I built it as a project with my son, who is now 21, and a little dismayed by this car as it is a beast to drive! Regards, and thanks for letting me share my Mustang story.”
(photo credit: Ford Performance)
