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PREPRODUCTION 05-0001 S281 OFFERED BY CELEBRITY CARS

Price: $49,500.00
VIN: 1ZVHT82HX55100450
Ext. Color: Trilogy Silver
Int. Color: Charcoal
Mileage: 8,815
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05-0001 S281
05-0001 S281
05-0001 S281
05-0001 S281

Vehicle Description:
2005 Saleen S281 Ford Mustang Coupe

This beautiful non smoker 2005 Saleen Mustang Coupe is in great condition with very low miles (8815).

-It is a E model with full glass roof in which only 3 have been made.

Only Ford, Saleen and one other private party has ever owned it. The car was the marketing car for Saleen and numbered #1. The runs great, looks great, with the exception of the following small issues; Gas Gage not working and a broken lever on driver seat. The car originally came with a supercharger but was removed and is not available. We are told it was removed by Saleen as it was the marketing car.

-CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY AND ORIGINAL SALEEN WINDOW STICKER ARE INCLUDED IN THE SALE.

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Saleen S281 Supercharged Mustang Factory Info

Part of what makes Ford’s new Mustang GT a winner is its price. At $25,570 and with 300 horsepower under the hood, it’s hard to find anything comparable. Certainly, Saleen’s new supercharged S281 version of the Mustang–at $48,624 in its cheapest form–is not directly comparable.

Or is it? The major performance differences between the two are demonstrated most significantly at higher speed. The time the supercharged S281 took to reach 100 mph was 2.4 seconds quicker than our last Mustang GT [“21st-Century Muscle Cars,” C/D, January 2005]. By 130 mph, the difference was 7.1 seconds and growing. That’s called driving away.

But the differences are less profound in the quarter-mile sprint, where the Saleen reaches the lights just 0.6 second ahead of the GT (although it’s already traveling 7 mph faster). A lot counts on getting a decent launch at the drag strip, and we’ll admit our testing facilities have been badly ravaged by winter storms, making grip hard to come by.

We’ve heard of Saleen development drivers turning 12.7 seconds at 114 mph compared with our 13.2 seconds at 110 mph, and we’ll ponder that possibility until we get another example to test at a grippier venue. But the fact is that the claimed 100-hp advantage the Saleen enjoys is at least partly offset by the usual Mustang state of affairs. You know, a front-heavy weight distribution that makes launches hard to hook up. The Mustang also has a solid rear axle and a gearshift linkage that is not exactly precise. (This is a hindrance that has surfaced on production Mustangs, where the jointed linkage to the forward-mounted transmission has proved sloppier than on early press prototypes.) Add an electronic throttle that hangs onto revs long after you’ve lifted, and gearshifts are not made easy.

That’s not to say the supercharged S281 is not a fast and enjoyable car to drive. It is. Nearly every aspect of its character has been honed for better performance. Some of it is ingenious work. The Saleen-designed Series VI screw-type supercharger, for example, integrates itself, the intercooler, and the induction plenum into a single compact unit.

That has allowed Saleen’s engineers to design a plastic hood without a giant power bulge in it. The hood incorporates a redesigned grille and front fascia that evoke aspects of the Saleen S7 with its aggressive air dam and shark-gill inlets. Despite being a double-skinned (and presumably quite stiff) molding, the vented hood quivers and jumps as you drive along, its spasms suggesting you might not have closed it properly.

Saleen-specific plastic designs pretty much run the perimeter of the S281, with rocker skirts at the sides and a jutting rear fascia below a prominent spoiler. It all gives the S281 a distinct appearance–one not lost on the motoring public, if the reaction from jaded California motorists is anything to go by.

Once you hit the mountains, the car’s extroverted appearance is thoroughly backed up by the Saleen Racecraft suspension, which has tuned spring and bar rates along with urethane bushings and nitrogen-pressurized shocks, as well as by the optional 20-inch Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires on 10-inch-wide Saleen-designed chrome alloys, which provide reassuring turn-in and midcorner grip.

The S281’s ride is firm, with some fairly sudden, although small, vertical disturbances, and it takes quite a smooth stretch of pavement to get it all settled down. That Ford solid axle makes its presence felt, too, with the occasional hop at corner entry, but its Panhard rod and various links keep any seriously wayward tendencies in check.

A broad spread of usable torque enables the driver to reel in miles of wrinkled mountain road in one gear, slowing, turning, and driving out strongly without recourse to the billet aluminum shift knob. And if the strong engine braking isn’t enough, the optional 14.0-inch slotted and vented front discs and their four-piston monoblock calipers make short work of unwanted velocity. Although our dusty test venue produced longish stops from 70 mph (179 feet, nine feet longer than in that last GT we tested), they were consistent and fade-free, with a clear pedal feel.

The supercharged S281’s interior is festooned with Saleen upgrades, including a dual-gauge pod mounted high and center with boost pressure and intercooler temperature, Saleen-monogrammed instruments (with a particularly accurate 200-mph speedometer), specific vents and bezels, steering-wheel badge, and pedals, as well as the aforementioned billet shifter featuring tightened throws.

Occupants sit on furniture that has been through a Saleen makeover, with improved bolstering and unique leather design. Naturally, the seats bear Saleen logos. We wouldn’t want to forget who modified this car, would we? Not that you could. That big, fruity V-8 rumble is a constant reminder of the 400 horsepower tugging at the leash, as is the dentist’s-drill whistle of the blower at anything over 2000 rpm.

Yet all of that goes by the board when you have your foot planted. The car blasts forward between 3000 and 6000 rpm in almost brutal explosions of power in the lower gears and in long, sustained surges of acceleration in third and fourth. This is what you pay for here, and at $51,934, you pay dearly. But for some drivers, it’s likely worth every penny.

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

ENGINE TYPE: supercharged and intercooled SOHC 24-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 281 cu in, 4601cc
Power (SAE net): 400 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 420 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual

DIMENSIONS: Wheelbase: 107.1 in Length: 189.1 in Width: 74.0 in Height: 56.0 in
Curb weight: 3680 lb

PERFORMANCE RATINGS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: .10.6 sec
Zero to 130 mph: .18.5 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.1 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.2 sec @ 110 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 150 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 179 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 17 mpg
C/D-observed fuel economy: 15 mpg

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2007 GT500 COUPE BY SPEEDLAB IRVINE OFFERED BY MOTORCARS OF JACKSON

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (#01 of 1 sent to SALEEN)

Collector’s item Standard Equipment

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Exterior: Performance White
Stock #: C75245752
Engine: 5.4L 32-Valve DOHC Supercharged & Intercooled V8 Engine

VIN #: 1ZVHT88S875245752
Transmission: Manual
Warranty: Vehicles does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 2,498

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2007 Ford Mustang SHELBY GT 500 SALEEN

Specialty Collector Car #01 of One!

2007 Shelby Saleen … What??

Only 2509 Original Miles

The #01 and Only Shelby GT500 sent to Saleen Speedlab

Exclusive Offering from the owner’s personal collection.

This “Shaleen” Mustang is pure automotive history … documentation from day 1!

*** Serious Inquiries Only ***

Build Sheet:
* SVT 5.4 Supercharged … 550hp
* 6-Speed Tremec Transmission
* GT500 Leather Interior
* Short Throw Shifter
* 35% Custom Window Film
* SALEEN SpeedLab Equipment
* Shaker 1000 Sound System w/ Subwoofer
* SALEEN Tuned Power Programmer
* SVT Peformance Pkg
* Performance White – Blue Stripes
* Special Order Cobra

Car is personally signed by Carroll Shelby, Steve Saleen, and every crew member from SALEEN SpeedLab

100% CARFAX Certified!
100% Autocheck Guaranteed!

Included:
This SALEEN Shelby GT 500 comes with all books, manuals, floor mats, 2 keys, and all documentation from SALEEN SpeedLab, and the magazine it was featured in.

Delivery:
We offer complimentary airport pick-up or can help you arrange shipping/delivery directly to your door for a stress free internet buying experience.

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HARD CORE MUSCLE MOTORSPORTS DEBUTS CARBON S281

During this years annual Saleen Show and Open House, Hard Core Muscle Motorsports display their full carbon fiber S197 Saleen Mustang.

Based on a 2006 S281 Supercharged coupe (06-1156), HCM replaced the following panels:

Hood, Hood Vents, Front Bumper, Front Splitter, Grill, Fenders, Doors, Roof, Mirrors, Quarter panels, Trunk, Side Rockers, Rocker Extensions, Rear Wing, Rear Bumper, 3-piece taillight covers, Extreme Window scoop, Steering wheel, Dashboard, Center console, Radio Bezel

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[Source: Hard Core Muscle Motorsports]

REAR VIEW: 89-0107, 1-OF-1 BLACK & RED CONVERTIBLE

PHOTOS: Car Stereo Review | September/October 1991

89-0107 Saleen Mustang
89-0107 Saleen Mustang

In the world of limited edition production automobiles; unusually equipped vehicles can exist through a myriad or reasons. Such as a deletion of options, a shortage of parts, or even a change in suppliers. Any scenario creating a variation of equipment from car to car. Abnormalities can also happen by way of unusual, non-standard exterior and trim colors by “special request” from the original order.

When we view Saleen Mustang production from 1984 through 1993; we see an allotment of standard issue exterior and interior colors with each model year as well as recommended color combinations for paint, decals and wheel finish. These recommendations for hues were generally accepted by most customers; though a few buyers went away from these Saleen color charts to create one-off vehicles without equal.

From what we know, Saleen produced nine Mustangs between 1984 through 1989 that featured a solid red interior. (For the sake of this story, we are ignoring the 1986-91 convertibles that were optioned with the red/white Ford leather option.)

When we examine these solid red interior cars, most were produced for the 1988 model year in the hatchback body style.

During the 1989 model year, Saleen Autosport produced 892 serialized Mustangs. Of these, 167 were convertibles. As of this writing 51 units are known to be painted black.

Of the 51 black convertibles:
*36 units had Smoke color interior
*11 units had Sand Beige interior
*3 units are believed to have white tu-tone color mixes of Ford leather
*1 unit had Scarlet Red interior

89-0107 Saleen Mustang
89-0107 Saleen Mustang

The lone 1989 convertible with solid Scarlett Red interior is serial number 89-0107. Produced during October 1988, this early ’89 Saleen Mustang was equipped with grey ARE wheels with an exterior graphic delete. This Mustang was one of eight black convertibles for the model year to feature side graphic delete as well as one of 40 black convertibles to be equipped with a black roof.

One unique feature of 89-0107 is the Bittersweet Red painted side pin stripe applied by Ford. Typically these painted stripes, when applied during the aero era, matched the main interior color. Saleen Mustangs produced in 1984, 1985, 1988 through 1990 will tend to have these stripes most often. Exceptions being GT conversions, SSC and SC. -DB

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SALEEN MOTORS INT. TO RELEASE NFS MUSTANG EDITION

Inspired by the 2014 Blockbuster Hollywood Movie Need for Speed, the Saleen NFS Limited Edition Mustang is the Ultimate Collector’s Car with only 10 produced worldwide.

0 – 100 Km/h: 3.5 sec.
Top speed: 300 km/h
HorsePower: 650
Engine: V8

2014 Need For Speed Edition
2014 Need For Speed Edition

About the Limited Edition NFS Mustang
Steve Saleen used his experience designing and building vehicles for the Need For Speed movie to create a Limited Edition Mustang that is at home in the world’s most prestigious car collections . The Limited Edition NFS Mustang adds custom paint wheels, and advanced internal components to Saleen’s top of the line Titanium model to produce a vehicle that embodies the spirit of the Mustang used in the movie.

Form Follows Function
The front of the vehicle features a Saleen Functional Red Butterfly™ Center Induction Hood and a Front Fascia with a High Volume Radiator Intake to maximize the airflow in and out of the engine compartment. Side Skirts with Integrated Brake Intakes and Carbon Fiber Air Vanes deliver cold air to the brake calipers to prevent over-heating.

A Rear Integrated Diffuser allows fast moving air beneath the vehicle to expand creating a low-pressure zone, and a high-downforce rear spoiler keeps the vehicle on the pavement at high speeds. The Decklid Center Insert reduces parasitic drag; while the Rear Fascia with an Integrated Quad Exhaust and LED Race Lamps improve rear-end aerodynamics and style.

Lateral Acceleration
S4 Specific Rate Front and Rear Springs, S4 Front Struts, and S4 Rear Shocks work together to optimize stability around corners while providing perfect control during extreme braking. The Saleen Front and Rear Swaybars and High Durometer Pivot Bushings provide precise steering control while conquering tight corners at racing speeds.

2014 Need For Speed Edition
2014 Need For Speed Edition

Longitudinal Acceleration
The Limited Edition NFS Mustang features a push button start a 650 horsepower Supercharged 5.0L, V8 Ti-VCT Engine, with a 0-100 km/h time of 3.5 sec and a top speed of 282 km/h. The patented 8th generation Saleen 296 Supercharger™ incorporates a twin-screw compressor which drives an astounding 32 cubic meters of air per minute into the engine adding nearly 200 horsepower to the naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 Ti-VCT Engine. The engine is available with a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, or a 6-speed manual transmission with a short-throw shifter and a final drive gear ratio of 3.73:1.

The Six-Pack™ Intercooler System incorporates six cylindrical micro-fin intercoolers providing over 60% more cooling and flow efficiency than the standard 5.0L V8 Ti-VCT Engine cooling system. In addition, the NFS Mustang features a High Volume Intercooler Water Pump delivering 90 liters of water per minute through the cooling system, and a Remote External Air Induction system optimizes the air/fuel ratio within the combustion chamber. The Launch Control App manages wheel traction control for maximum longitudinal acceleration during quick launches that translates to quicker 0-100 km/h times. Finally, Saleen’s Power Flash Performance Calibration maximizes the engine horsepower and torque curves throughout the RPM band.

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11-0001DR S302 TO HIT AUBURN AUCTION

Auburn Fall Auction – August 27-31, 2014

2011 Ford Saleen Brenspeed S302 Mustang
Ford VIN: 1ZVBP8CF7B5130864
Saleen ID: 11-0001-DR
To be offered on Saturday, August 30, 2014

11-0001DR S302 Brenspeed
11-0001DR S302 Brenspeed

Estimate : $65,000 – $85,000
Saleen Mustang #DR1 –The Prototype, Only 4,500 Miles from New, Supercharged V-8 Engine with 650+ Horsepower, Charity Car with Proceeds Being Donated by Brenspeed to the Next Gen Education Program

Supercharged 302 TI-VCT V-8 (Forged), 650+ HP, stainless steel headers and exhaust, upgraded axles and differentials, six-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel disc brakes; wheelbase: 107.1”

The original Ford Mustang debuted on April 17, 1964. Ford originally expected 100,000 units a year to sell, as it was deemed a revolution in design and appearance. Ford was inundated with interest, as well as orders, for these benchmark cars, and by the end of first day they had already taken 22,000 orders! An astounding 417,000 units were produced in the first year alone, and exceeded one million units by the end of the second year.

Ford had created a modern day monster, and being offered in many guises from coupes to fastbacks and also convertibles. Ford’s stance on the Mustang was to also create a pedigree, something the spirited drivers amongst us would enjoy. So, to air their opinion, they campaigned the Mustang as the Official Pace Car at Indianapolis in 1964; the crowds loved it.

For some, though, the Factory Stock cars were still not special enough and a gap in the market led to specialized tuning companies plowing the way forward with special builds to give a “Track Experience” through a driving set up that could also haul the groceries home as well. Many bespoke tuning companies have been conceived over the years but one name stands out in these modern times – “Saleen”.

The car you see before you is very special indeed. The serialized 2011 Saleen Drag Racer #1 was built by Saleen & Brenspeed for marketing purposes. It was to show the capability of the Saleen Mustang with upgrade options much beyond the standard Saleen Mustang typically available, yet it carries a Saleen tagged serial number.

This car should be a Saleen collectors dream. If you want something rare, this is it. Brenspeed has been initiating Saleen’s mechanical upgrades for a number of years now and has made a name for themselves in the marketplace as one of the leading tuning companies. Many have tried to create fast and competitive Mustangs over the years but their attention to detail, research, and development, has led them to create some of the most well known and prolific Mustangs in the world today.

With a Forged Supercharged 302 TI-VCT with steel crank and upgraded rods and pistons, the motor got the best of everything. The car’s concept was to push the boundaries but yet maintain reliability, which was not always associated with higher horsepower cars. Brenspeed installed a 2.4 litre Twin-Screw supercharger to obtain the power required for the project, this Supercharger was only ever fitted to two Saleens and never went into production as its cost was deemed too expensive by its peers, thus creating a true “Prototype” Mustang. When Shelby was only using a 1.9 litre unit on their cars, you can understand how much more powerful #DR1 really is.

The brakes were upgraded as well as the exhaust system. Axles and gearing were also modified to take the extra power. In fact, no stone was left unturned with this very special car. As with most cars of this racing pedigree, the cabin area is not set for comfort, but this car received bespoke Carbon Fiber Buckets wrapped in leather and, with its exterior finished in Ingot Silver Metallic wearing its 20 Saleen Alloy wheels, we are sure you’ll agree this is one handsome vehicle.

This is a truly special car, a prototype, a Sunday car for cruising and an animal at the race track if the mood takes you. It has covered a mere 4,500 miles since its completion and has been housed in the main foyer of Brenspeed’s Indiana Headquarters. Offered without reserve, with Brenspeed donating the proceeds to the Next Gen Education Program, this car will undoubtedly be the charitable highlight of the evening.

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THE RESTORATION OF 86-0064

PHOTOS: RAY BARE

86-0064 Saleen Mustang
86-0064 Saleen Mustang

To veterans in the Saleen hobby, witnessing the restoration of early series vehicles are not a new phenomenon. The notion of “stay ahead of the curve” rang true when vehicles under the age of ten were rebuilt to better-than-new status during the 1990s.

86-0064 Saleen Mustang
86-0064 Saleen Mustang

As first generation Saleen Mustangs approach their thirtieth birthdays, we are poised to witness a renaissance in the repair, refresh and restoration of these ’80s and ’90s performance icons. This transition is apparent with Saleen enthusiast Ray Bare. Ray is part of a new generation breathing life into stationary relics in need of passionate caretakers.

Located by way of Craigslist during spring 2013, Ray spied 86-0064, a typical pre-owned 5-liter Mustang that survived 20-years of doing battle as a “hot car.” The fiberglass cowl hood, color change (tonality of hue), rebuilt stroker 302 and new roof skin were clear indications #64 lived with its needle pointed to the right side of the dial.

86-0064 Saleen Mustang
86-0064 Saleen Mustang

Built in late April/May of 1986 and delivered to Snipes Ford, #64 represents a near typical spec-model for Saleen Autosport. These build features include: a complete ’86 model year body kit, 16″x7″ Riken lace wheels, GT sport seating with GT dash trim and Kenwood sound system. Notable exceptions to equipment were: retention of the original equipment Ford shift assembly (in lue of Hurst unit) and an alternative Momo Master steering wheel (caused by availability issues with the Veloce).

1986 Saleen Mustang production would total 201 units for the model year with 190 completed in the hatchback body style. The more common LX trim represent 183 vehicles with 46 units ordered in Bright Red (2R) paint, of those 43 feature charcoal interior. Of the 43 LX hatchbacks in Bright Red with charcoal interior; it is estimated 31 were produced with correct model year body kit and 16” wheels.

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FOUND: 85-0001

85-0001 Road Review

For 1985, Saleen Autosport manufactured 140 Mustangs during their inaugural year of production. Vehicle number 85-0001, a demonstrator for Steve Saleen, lived life in a constant state of flux throughout 1985 and 1986.

Pulling duty both as a demo and press vehicle, 85-0001 continued the task 84-0032 began with introducing the “Saleen Mustang” to an unknowing public.

Shortly thereafter 85-0001 became a Saleen Autosport development vehicle, gaining revised suspension components, a built short block, in addition to 1986 model year appearance and interior items. A most notable upgrade were the 5-lug rotors and four wheel disc brakes.

After serving Saleen Autosport as the resident development mule, 85-0001 was reconditioned, regained the correct 1985 spec front air damn and then offered for sale.

85-0001 spent the last decade hiding from onlookers in plain view. Torched by Southern California sunshine and motionless for the past six years.

Mustang Magazine 02/1987
Mustang Magazine 02/1987

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