Price: $665.00
Year: 1985
Condition: New
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 173643447341
Price: $700.00
Year: 1986
Condition: New other
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 173644573689
Most folks in our hobby are aware of the exclusivity of Saleen production vehicles. Rare and uncommon sights throughout daily life. What some may not realize are how the vehicle assets and “extra” items are rarer than the physical automobile.
Case in point are the early Saleen Mustang Owners Jackets. These jackets were issued to new owners after they returned their survey card to Saleen Autosport regarding their new vehicle purchase.
Why are the jackets uncommon? Any number of reasons may apply. Maybe they were a high-wear item. Maybe the jacket was kept as a souvenir. Or maybe new owners simply did not fill out the customer survey.
In today’s world it makes finding an original jacket no easy task for the owner or enthusiast. -DB
The early 1985 Saleen Mustangs, produced by a still unknown Saleen Autosport, are mythical creatures onto themselves. These early cars would set the stage for the eventual, successful “production” model as well as create a viable brand with multiple motorsports championships.
If we ignore the 1985 “S” cars, of which I don’t believe any of those have been located, there were about 14 of these early cars. Five of these are known to be black paint vehicles. Most of these “big wing” models with 1984 styling packages are November 1984 to January 1985 vehicles. -DB
1985 Mustang Saleen #26
81,000 Original Miles
all original paint never been in a accident
The last time she was started
It was making a knocking Noise
It was then turned off and not started again
Not sure what’s wrong Could be a Rod
Price is $11,000 firm
Bring a trailer
Price: BID
VIN: 1FABP28M8FF213216
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 1985
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Sub Model: Saleen
Engine: 302
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 170,000
Body Type: Hatchback
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Charcoal
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 182234545098
85-0065 Saleen Mustang
Hi,I am selling my 1985 Saleen #65. This is a real 1985 Saleen that I bought out of Arizona. It is a fabulous car. Extremely fun to drive. Ive always loved the authenticity of the Saleens. Especially the foxes. The car spent most of its life in AZ and on the west coast. Its extremely extremely RUST FREE. I can swear to you I have yet to find any on this car. It is a factory grey color, but has been repainted once. It is one of 139 Saleens in 1985 and is one of five in this color.
85-0065 Saleen Mustang
The car runs strong. Extremely strong. Literally I kid you not when I say that this car has power EVERYWHERE. It has just as much low end as it does high end. Its a 331 stroker, MSD 6AL Edelbrock performer heads, h beam rods, Vic Jr intake, and Holley carb. The thing does not miss a beat. Hands down the best running carbureted car that I’ve ever owned. Its got a World class t5 trans with a BBK short throw. Aluminum driveshaft, and 8.8 with 3:73s and posi. It will roast the tires at will. While rolling or at a stop. Honestly I can not even tell you how impressed I am with that little 331. Like I said the car is rust free. Like not even a spec.
85-0065 Saleen Mustang
Also, I am selling the car with 2 sets of wheels. The factory set which are the black ones, and a set of 15in Rikens. The Rikens would have come on a ASC McLaren Capri. Both sets are in great shape. The car has subframe connectors, KYB shocks and struts, etc. The body is fairly straight. Minus a few dents and scratches that it has required over the years. But everything is there, all the ground effects and everything.
85-0065 Saleen Mustang
The interior is also in fair condition, sporting its 20 some years of use. The only thing on the interior that is not correct is the steering wheel. Somewhere along the line someone changed it to a later model Saleen wheel. BUT the factory center cap still remains on this steering wheel. The Speedometer and tach are not in working order. Partially because of the MSD. The Clutch is perfect, doesn’t miss a beat. Headlights, taillights everything with a light bulb works. Even the information center in the center console. The shift knob is factory but is missing the button that has the shift pattern on it. Rear defrost still works. And as you may see this was also a factory AC car, but was removed long ago. Has an electric fan that turns on automatically with Temp.
85-0065 Saleen Mustang
The tires are in fair condition with life left in them no doubt. Basically all in all, this is a great car. Take it out, enjoy it, without having to worry about it. My plans were to slowly restore it. But life happens. Thanks for looking and I know I’m missing things I just said what I could think of off the top of my head. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you 6055531527
Price: BID
VIN: 1FABP28M6FF179311
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 1985
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Engine: 302
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 84,000
Body Type: Hatchback
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Gray
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 322114465841
85-0027 Saleen Mustang
This car is 1 of 8 t tops made in 1985 runs and handles great needs paint and interior work all numbers matching. New clutch water pump radiator and new tires running gear in this car is great very fast tons of torque
This 1985 Saleen Mustang is a bit scruffy from a cosmetics standpoint, but packs a 331 stroker, four wheel discs, Racecraft suspension and more. The seller says it’s the best handling Fox they’ve owned, adding that it will return mid-12 second ET’s with ~110 MPH trap speed on sticky street tires. Find it here on Craigslist in Mesa, Arizona for $8,500. Special thanks to BaT reader AMF for this submission.
1985 Saleen Fox Body Mustang
Saleen production chassis #65, this number can be seen on both an interior plaque as well as on the horizontal surface of the left side headlight bucket. The seller says it’s one of about 130 built for 1985, of which only five were painted gray. Paint is a respray, which the ad describes as being a 20-footer job at best. The car looks reasonably straight overall, though the passenger side door wears a noticeable ding. The Saleen bodykit looks cool matched with original-style color gradient lower door/rocker decals, and the black-centered snowflakes tie everything together nicely.
1985 Saleen Fox Body Mustang
The interior wears original Flofit sports seats, though the driver’s has a 3-4″ seam split near a bolster. The back is color-matched to the fronts, and appears to have seen little use over the years. A simple Momo wheel with Saleen horn button is paired with manual windows and locks, but the tach is inop due to incompatibility with the upgraded MSD ignition, and the speedometer isn’t working either–presumably due to a stripped drive gear.
1985 Saleen Fox Body Mustang
Says the seller: “This is the best handling Fox Body I’ve owned, bar none. It’s a little bit street cruiser, and a little bit dirty old race car. Mildly modified with rear disc brake conversion and forged 331 stroker with aluminum Edelbrock Performer heads. Koni Adjustable suspension. Crisp throttle response and power, power everywhere. Easily overwhelms these tires, so please no test pilots apply.”
1985 Saleen Fox Body Mustang
Rough and ready but probably a lot of fun, this one could easily be brought up to snuff for relatively little cash, while still enjoying the occasional drive.
