*2019 Sneak Peek
1970 LAWMAN Boss 429 Mustang
Owner: Bill Goldberg
2019 MCACN Official Unveiling Car
Disassembled in preparation for Restoration
Disassembled in preparation for Restoration
Restored by Anghel Restorations, AZ
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Al Eckstrand's LAWMAN Boss 429 Being Restored NOW!
We have said it before; the cars bring us together but it is really the stories and the people that make it all worthwhile. Over the years we have had the honor of hosting some of the coolest cars and have heard some truly heartwarming stories. Some are happy and some, well...maybe not so happy, but all worth hearing.
Today we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Official Unveiling of a car that many consider the most important Boss 429 Mustang, and perhaps the most significant example of Ford Muscle ever built. Many of you know, the 1970 LAWMAN Super Boss 429 has been owned by Bill Goldberg for quite some time. Bill Goldberg is a professional athlete, former NFL football player, former pro-wrestler, actor, TV Host and an automobile aficionado, but today, (and quite honestly every day!) he is a Car Guy.Teaming up with Marcus Anghel of Anghel Restorations in Scottsdale, Arizona, they are returning this incredibly significant automobile back to its original glory. This is the actual car that was seen by literally thousands of members of our military. With a wild blown 1,000+ horsepower Boss 429 engine under the hood, backed by an automatic trans, (believed to be the only automatic Boss '9!), it was purpose built.
In a recent article for Mustang Monthly, Marcus explained "In 1970 Ford put together a military performance tour for American servicemen stationed overseas in Pacific and European bases showcasing safety seminars, driving clinics, and performance exhibitions bringing the latest in automotive activities from back home. Ford shipped a pool of Mustangs specially built for this purpose, with all of the activities headed up by the principal driver of the team, Al Eckstrand. Al was a highly respected drag racer who had won nearly every stock car drag racing title in the previous seven years. He had a background in law, so each car carried the “Lawman” name." We can only imagine how many of our service people saw this car back in the day! And believe me, this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Al Eckstrand's history.
Marcus has participated in the MCACN show with some truly remarkable Mustangs and Shelby's over the years. He also is a member of our Judging team, as he is an acknowledged authority of these cars, and that is why Bill Goldberg chose him to handle the restoration. This car is truly a one off, and being as historically significant as it is, deserves to be restored properly. In Bill's own word, "This car represents a lot of things to a lot of people". That is certainly an understatement!
We are truly honored to be chosen as the place to spotlight this car and the history it represents and to be able to continue its legacy. Yes...the cars bring us together, but it truly is the stories, the memories and the people that are involved that make it what it is.
To learn more about this car, the incredible Lawman Military program and to stay connected to the progress and developments, check out the Anghel Restorations Official Lawman website; https://lawmanmustang.com/ You will find extensive history of the entire program along with more about Al Eckstrand and of course, the ongoing progress of the restoration. Of course, if you have any pictures, information or memories relating to this car and the program, please send them to Marcus Anghel at marcus@anghelrestorations.com.
The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show will take place Saturday, November 23, from 9 am - 8 pm and Sunday, November 24, from 9 am - 5 pm. This car will be Officially Unveiled Saturday morning, shortly after opening. Well over 500 of the hottest and most sought after examples of American Muscle and the finest and rarest Corvettes will again fill the beautiful Donald. E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, (suburban Chicago), Illinois, just minutes from Chicago's O'Hare Airport. In addition to the cars, the MCACN show will feature over 200 automotive only vendor spots throughout the nearly 400,000 square feet of all indoor exhibit space.
We have special rates with extra perks for participants and spectators at our FIVE Official Host Hotels. Direct booking links can be found here;
Gearing up for another truly outstanding event. Thanks for your continued support and please remember to tell your friends!
With Sincere Appreciation;
Bob Ashton
MCACN, LLC
Managing Member
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