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LEMAY SPOTLIGHT: MARCH 88C/COSWORTH

From our friends at Saleen Automotive

In 1989, Steve enters the PPG Indy Car World series running an 88 March. Despite chassis and engine challenges, he manages to finish 13th at the Long Beach Grand Prix and 12th at the Toronto Grand Prix.

While qualifying for the Indy 500, Steve unfortunately hits the wall, ending his hopes of entering the race. Undeterred by significant mechanical challenges with his 88 Ford Cosworth March, Steve manages to be the fastest rookie at Indianapolis that year.

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SALEEN SSC (89-0168) OFFERED BY MORRISON MOTOR COMPANY

1989 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN SSC WITH 11K ORIGINAL MILES

Exterior & Interior Color: OXFORD WHITE EXTERIOR COLOR WITH FLOFIT FRONT BUCKET SEATS
Body Style: 2 DOOR HATCHBACK
Engine: 5.0 V8 290HP
Transmission: 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Wheels/tires: DP5 WHEELS
Drive: REAR
Fuel type: GAS
Mileage: 11,084
VIN Number: 1FABP41E6KF285380
Equipment: PIONEER FM/AM/CD PLAYER. CRUISE. A/C. TILT. POWER WINDOWS. POWER LOCKS. POWER MIRRORS.
Stock number: A285380
Price: Call – (704) 782-7716
Website: www.morrisonmotorco.com

Dealer Comments:
This 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen SSC with 11K Miles is for Sale. Number #168 for the Saleen SSC production in 1989. A true collector to have and looks even better in person. The Saleen SSC is powered by a 5.0L V8 with 5 Speed manual transmission. The interior has the Two Leather FloFit seating and still looks new.

Back in 1989 the Saleen SSC was the unofficial 25th Anniversary Mustang that Steve Saleen produced. There were suppose to be 250 vehicles produced, but only 161 was made and all SSC’s were a hatchback in 1989. Check out video below and ready for you today.

CALL FOR MORE DETAILS ASK FOR MIKE MORRISON

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SALEEN SSC (89-0025SSC)

With humble beginnings of long ago Saleen Autosport, it is easy to forget how momentous their achievement was with bringing the 1989 SSC to market. This high-performance 5-liter Mustang was a juggernaut of excitement to 1980s performance vehicle communities. Evidence of this can be seen with the many period cover stories, feature articles and road reviews for Saleen’s new SSC Mustang.

89-0025SSC - Brad Bowling
89-0025SSC – Brad Bowling

Beyond the infamous 89-0002 (former 01) SSC and Steve’s personal 89-0001 SSC, there were an exclusive number of privately owned Saleen SSC Mustangs running through reviews of supercharger and nitrous kit installations was well as basic performance data collecting for various enthusiast magazines. The Saleen SSC was a media king for 1989.

Many of these print publications would mention or proclaim how Saleen’s SSC was the “unofficial” 25th anniversary edition Ford Mustang. Given how Ford Motor Company lacked offering a special edition of their own. This “media stir” caused superfluous attention from customers towards SSC serial number 25. A new era of modern collector cars was gaining momentum by the late 80s.

Here we are thirty years later. As expected, a few Saleen SSC editions are no longer accounted for and have positively left the earth. Though, 89-0025 SSC still exists. Perhaps the noise of time diluted their fanfare, but this “Super Saleen” broke the obstacles for a continuing stream of exciting product from an intimate Southern California company. -DB

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1989 Ford Mustang
cylinders: 8 cylinders
fuel: gas
odometer: 18000
paint color: white
title status: clean
transmission: manual

Selling my 1989 Mustang Saleen SSC. This is only 1 in 160 SSCs ever created. This is a early production #25 with only 18k original miles. 5.0 engine and manual transmission are quiet and smooth.

Original paint that still has the pinstripe laser etching. No accidents. Interior is near perfect.

Car is in excellent condition, runs and drives great. Near mint interior. Still has the Saleen installed pioneer radio with eq and speaker box in the backseat.

Well documented as well.

Just ready to move onto something. Asking $35,000. Serious people only.

https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/6760226177.html

VIDEO: ‘RAITI’S RIDES’ WALK AROUND OF 89-0356

From our friends at Raiti’s Rides.

Published on Dec 18, 2018

This 1989 Saleen Mustang is a time machine to the past. It is owned by the original owner with less then 13,000 miles on the odometer. Steve Saleen engineered these Mustangs to be track weapons! From suspension upgrades, chassis stiffening, and a ton of other changes. Find out all the details of the 1989 Saleen Mustang!

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SEAL BEACH SALEEN (89-0422) NEGATIVES APPEAR ON eBay

Price: BID
Year: 1989
Condition: Used – An item that has been used previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 232966552399

You are bidding on a collection of 27, 35mm slides of the Seal Beach, CA police department’s 1989 S/BC police Mustang. These photos were taken by a professional photographer for a book titled Police Cars in Action. These are all original slides on Kodachrome or Fuji film. There are some in-camera dupes.

I found two more slides of this car so the total slide count is now 29. Also take a look at my other listings as I just listed a collection of CHP Mustang slides.

Free shipping

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VIDEO: WALK AROUND A LOW MILEAGE SALEEN SSC (89-0168)

From our friends at Berman Nissan of Chicago.


Lot F71 // Chicago 2018 // Oct 25-27

1989 Ford Mustang Saleen
5-Speed, 1 of 161 Produced

Don’t see the need to give a description of this particular Saleen, as its pretty legendary, so I would suggest looking up Saleen SSC if your not familiar. Some of the key points are:

* 1 of 161
* Rear seat delete from Saleen Autosport
* Delete package houses sound system (original)
* Roll bar set up factory original from Saleen Autosport
* Leather wrapped Saleen/FloFit seats in two tone original material (excellent shape)
* 4 wheel disc brake conversion
* Signed by Steve Saleen himself, who was blown away with the cars condition especially the seats as most SSC’s have leather which is worn and faded this car’s interior is new
* Monroe adjustable suspension
* Saleen modified 5.0 (first time Saleen was able to modify a motor and keep the warranty from Ford) 292 HP, normal 5.0’s had 225 HP

Original DP5 wheels in perfect shape with original General VP2000 tires in great shape go with sale along with 17″ Saleen/ Speedline 5 stars currently on the vehicle (DP’s too valuable and impossible to replace reason for additional wheels on the car as it sits).

Car is 100% original and as it left the Saleen factory in 1989 this car is a jaw dropper. If you want the very best and one of the rarest Fox Body’s ever made then this is the car for you and I am sure your aware that SSC’s like this never come up for sale.

Everything works, no leaks, no issues, no stories, and just an amazing vehicle which will surely increase in value as Fox bodies have been sky rocketing as of recent

Car is number 168 as Saleen randomly numbered SSC’s as one might think they would be numbered 1 through 161 but they were not.

https://www.mecum.com

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1989 HATCHBACK (89-0526) LANDS ON eBay

Price: BID
VIN: 1FABP41E5KF227552
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Trim: Saleen
Engine: 5.0L 302 CID
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 26,456
Body Type: Hatchback
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Gray
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 283175944507

89-0526 on eBay
89-0526 on eBay

This is Saleen # 89-0526 with just a little over 26K miles. It is 1 of 1 built with white exterior/grey interior, factory sunroof, 327 geared, white wheels and automatic transmission. Out of the 734 Saleens produced in 1989 only 10 cars were built with the automatic transmission making this pretty rare.

The paint is all original except for the rear hatch and the aftermarket hood. The front spoiler does have a little road rash at the bottom. The paint overall is in great condition. The carpet, seats, door panels and rear hatch are very clean and show no signs of wear. The Saleen console I.D. plate is missing and the Saleen badge is not installed but is included in the sale.

Power windows, locks, mirrors and factory Saleen radio all works. The engine has been modified with Holley heads and intake. The cam is E303 from Ford performance. The car also has a fresh tune up including plugs, wires and Ford cap and rotor. The cold air and 70mm throttle body are from BBK. The shorty style headers are from Ford Performance. The H-pipe is from BBK and the cat back is from Flowmaster and is a 2 1/2″ stainless steel system with 0 miles.

The transmission is stock with a B&M shifter. The stock shifter is included with the sale of the car. The brakes front and rear including the rear end were all removed cleaned, blasted, primed, painted and detailed and reinstalled. The struts and shocks were replaced at that time and have 0 miles.

The original parts included with the sale are the following. Stock E7 heads, stock upper and lower intakes, stock T/B, mass air, air box, tubes, stock headers, shifter and the hood.

This vehicle is being sold as is and without warranty of any kind. I do not need help selling this vehicle so please don’t ask. No Trades. The shipping is the responsibly of the buyer. Payment is due 24 hours after auction end. If you have any questions please contact me at espe3p@aol.com or 301-523-4408. Thanks

LOW MILEAGE SSC (89-0129SSC) LANDS ON eBay

Price: $38,000.00
VIN: 1FABP41E7KF247642
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 1989
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Sub Model: Saleen
Engine: Saleen-tuned 5.0L V8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: Auburn limited-slip / 3.55 gears
Mileage: 2,546
Body Type: Hatchback
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Oxford White
Interior Color: Gray
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 152556713962

89-0129 SSC
89-0129 SSC

When the 25th anniversary of the Ford Mustang rolled around in 1989, it seems as though their marketing department was the only group interested in capitalizing on the date. There were parties and cross country cruises but no special edition Mustang emerged. Thankfully, Steve Saleen and company weren’t going to let 1989 go by without building something worth talking about. His creation was the brilliant single-purpose 1989 Saleen SSC. It was a road-race ready son-of-a-Mustang that served to remind everyone just what Fox bodies were capable of. With only 161 produced, SSC’s were scarce commodities to begin with. These days, finding a clean example is a daunting prospect. That’s why we jumped at the opportunity to offer SSC #129 – this showroom fresh 2,500-original mile example. All original with no modifications made, this car remains as Saleen intended. If you’re looking for a solid investment sure to put a grin on your face, look no further.

The Fox body Mustang was introduced in 1979 as a replacement for the compact Mustang II. Its sharp edged design was a dramatic departure and offered buyers a much sportier package than the previous body style. By 1989, the now ten-year-old Fox platform had matured and provided a truly solid platform for tuners like Saleen. This one, like all ’89 SSC’s, is painted with an even coat of white that showcases the cars understated lines. With just under 2,600 original miles, this cars pampered life is obvious from across the room. All the original body panels are still in place and remarkably straight. Panel fitment remains factory correct with decent gaps all around.

89-0129 SSC
89-0129 SSC

Saleen cars always have a number of distinct visual cues to set them apart. At the front, a number 129 decal sits under the driver side headlight just above a tasteful Saleen-designed urethane front air dam. As always, a large Saleen decal graces the top of the windshield. At the sides, urethane skirts give the car a lower look while complimenting the yellow and gray SSC-exclusive stripes. All molding is gray in color. Out back, the urethane rear valance completes the body kit and provides a nice visual tie-in for the competition-design rear wing. Overall, the package looks OEM but somehow different, like a GT body kit turned up to 11.

Pop the hood open and you’ll find the legendary multi-port fuel injected 5.0L V8. In stock form, these engines made an advertised 225hp and 300lb. ft. of torque. Though respectably strong in a regular Mustang, taking things to the next level is what Saleen is all about. Up top, a 65mm throttle body feeds air into a modified upper and lower intake manifold that sends fuel to the Saleen-designed high-flow SSC heads. The valve train has been upgraded with 1:7 SVO roller rockers. Polished aluminum valve covers and a special SSC engine plenum plate add some style to the bay. Exhaust gases travel through a Walker Dynomax low-restriction exhaust system on their way out of the two rear tips at the rear of the car. With the Saleen upgrades in place, the 5.0L produced 292hp and 325lb. ft. of torque good for 0-60 times around 5.6 seconds with high 14-second quarter mile runs.

89-0129 SSC
89-0129 SSC

Backing the hot 5.0 is a precision shifting Borg Warner T-5 manual transmission with a heavy duty clutch. That T-5 appropriates power to the Auburn limited-slip differential packed with 3.55:1 gears. The chassis is always a strong point on these Saleen cars and this one is no exception. Saleen-specific Racecraft coil springs absorb bumps with the help of Monroe Formula GP electronic cockpit adjustable 3-position struts and shocks. The chassis is stiffened by strut tower braces and a four-point interior support. When it comes time to slow down, four-wheel SVO-type disc brakes get the job done efficiently. Being a modern car, power steering is naturally present. At the corners specially designed SSC wheels wear a white coating and a General ZP2000 Z-rated tires in sizes 225/50 and 245/50, respectively.It doesn’t take much time inside #129 to realize this is no ordinary Mustang. The first major giveaway is the absence of a backseat and the addition of the four-point chassis brace. It’s a pure race car look and fits the car’s personality well. From the ground up, custom Saleen carpet covers that empty space behind the gray, yellow and white glove leather bucket seats. The seats are firm and supportive as performance-oriented seats should be. The leather treatment extends to the hand-tailored steering wheel, door panels and shift knobs. Instrumentation comes courtesy of Saleen-branded gauges including a tachometer and 200-mph speedometer. Though it may look aftermarket, that’s a SSC-exclusive 120-watt Pioneer CD player with a 16-band equalizer sending power to a limited-edition rear sound enclosure. With its stripped down look and high quality pieces, this is arguable one of the coolest Saleen interiors ever produced.

One of the best parts of Saleen cars is their built-in pedigree. Like all true SSC’s, this one carries its build number on the bumper with corresponding build plaques located on the passenger side of the firewall and on the console in front of the shifter. If you’re unfamiliar with how Saleen operated, it’s worth noting that they numbered their cars based on overall build numbers, not individual models. While Saleen only built 161 SSC’s in 1989, they built 895 cars total. The #129 represent this cars place within those 895. For good measure, all numbers have been verified by Saleen.

Rarity and value generally go hand in hand but the combination sometimes makes for a dull ownership experience. Regardless if you drive it 5 miles or 25,000 miles, this Mustang offers the chance to enjoy a limited-production low-mileage car with the knowledge that it will continue to appreciate in value. No matter how you look at it, that’s a win-win situation. If you’ve dreamed of owning an unmolested SSC, they don’t get much better than this. Don’t miss the opportunity to make #129 a permanent part of your collection!

Dan – 949.212.6240

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SSC (89-0181) OFFERED BY GATEWAY CLASSIC CARS

Stock #502-FTL
Engine: 5.0L V8 FI OHV
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Mileage: 902 (actual)
Body Style: Hatchback
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Gray
Price: $43,995.00
Website: gatewayclassiccars.com

OPTIONS
* Air Conditioning
* Aluminum Wheels
* AM/FM Radio
* Anti-Theft System
* CD Player
* Cruise Control
* Driver Airbag
* Leather Interior
* Passenger Airbag
* Power Locks
* Power Seats
* Power Steering
* Power Windows
* Ride Control
* Seatbelts
* Tilt Wheel

89-0181 Saleen SSC
89-0181 Saleen SSC

Numbers Matching and Original Mileage Cars
If marked as such, the Owner states, this vehicles as numbers matching and/or original mileage. It has not been verified by Gateway Classic Cars. As such Gateway Classic Cars is not guaranteeing the authenticity of this claim. Buyer is encouraged to verify this information on their own, prior to purchase.

All Vehicles are sold AS-IS.
This vehicle is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranty, expressed, written or implied. Gateway Classic Cars and its affiliates shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, nor is responsible for any omissions or errors in advertising and therefore makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, to their satisfaction to the condition and value, prior to purchase. Gateway Classic Cars and its affiliates shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of sale. Gateway Classic Cars and its affiliates assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle, post sale.

More information to come on this 1989 Ford Mustang LX. This vehicle is available to view at our FT Lauderdale showroom.

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SCALE REPLICA OF STEVE SALEEN’S MARCH 88C CART RACER

From our friend’s at Open Wheel Racing Modeling.

Saleen Autosport MARCH 88/C
Saleen Autosport MARCH 88/C

Hi everybody, this is a car I started 20+ years ago and put it up while life happened. I just finished it. The starting point is the AMT Kraco car. I made the decals on a office copier, and from the Kraco sheet. The road wings are cut down monogram with .010 sheet styrene end plates.

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