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TOM CESARE’S S281 (06-0115) SPORTS A NEW COPPER WRAP

PHOTOS & TEXT: TOM CESARE

Time for a change. Had my car wrapped with 3M Gloss Liquid Copper vinyl. It is somewhat close to Beryllium; which is one of my favorite colors. My Tungsten paint is in great shape, so the wrap not only changes up the car; it also protects the paint underneath. Oh, I also added Saleen HIDs and Baer 14″ rear rotors.

06-0115 S281 New Copper Wrap
06-0115 S281 New Copper Wrap

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[Source: Tom Cesare]

MINT 1996 S281 COUPE (96-0405) OFFERED ON eBay

Price: BID
VIN: 1FALP42X1TF231295
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 1996
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Body Type: Coupe
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: 4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 5 Speed
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Black
Mileage: 11,005
For Sale By: Speed Sports Racing
eBay #: 401119615412

1996 Saleen S281 Coupe
Only 11186 miles
All original Paint and showroom condition

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96-0405 S281
96-0405 S281
96-0405 S281

This Saleen has only been registered to 1 owner. Sold new at Raceway Ford in California on 10/19/1996. It is not very often that we get a car of this vintage with all original paperwork. We had the car just serviced at the Vancouver Ford dealership. The service included brand new BFG tires and fully inspected. This car is all original paint, and looks excellent. Only flaw is some spiderweb cracks in the front bumper. The interior is all original, and looks very very clean and no damage. The underside is just as clean as the top side. This car is a perfect car for any Ford collector. I am happy to assist with any shipping or questions about the Saleen.

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96-0405 S281
96-0405 S281
96-0405 S281
96-0405 S281
96-0405 S281

Call 503-819-9007 Matt for Details

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HESCO/SCOA TO RAFFLE S281 MUSTANG FOR CHARITY

From our friends at Saleen Club of America.

***YOUR CHANCE IS HERE NOW TO WIN A BUDGET RENT-A-CAR!!!***

Yes, you read that correctly! This year at the Nationals one lucky winner will receive a 1997 Saleen S281 Budget Rental Car, sponsored by HESCO!

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Actually, the car is 97-0013B and is a Moonlight Blue Metallic exterior, grey Ford leather interior convertible with an automatic transmission.

By making a suggested donation to Children’s of Alabama and Akron Children’s Hospital through the SCOA right here you will automatically be entered into the drawing for the 1997 Saleen S281 Budget Rental Car #97-0013B. All donations are tax deductible. You need not be present to win, but we certainly hope you will be! What a great way to end the Nationals!

Please click on the “Register” button in the upper right corner or click HERE to make your donation and enter to win.

Contest Rules
Contest Rules

The larger your donation, the more tickets that you get!

Again, you need not be present to win… but we’d sure like for you to be and not miss out on all the great Nationals fun!

Good luck!!!

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[Source: Saleen Club of America]

RARE GOLD CONVERTIBLE (00-0039) OFFERED ON eBay

Price: $29,995.00
VIN: 1FAFP45X2YF114681
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2000
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Trim: GT Convertible 2-Door
Engine: 4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 15,477
Sub Model: Saleen Mustang GT #39
Body Type: Convertible
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Options: Leather, Cassette
Exterior Color: Gold
Interior Color: Charcoal
For Sale By: Platinum Motorcars
eBay #: 222020570309

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Contact Information:
Platinum Motorcars Troy MI
1925 Heide Dr
Troy, MI 48084

Platinum Motorcars
Syed Ahmed
248-885-0025

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S281 SUPERCHARGED (06-0363) FROM FONTAINE, FRANCE

PHOTOS & TEXT: PHIL DOE

06-0363 S281 SC From France
06-0363 S281 SC From France

Hi, here is a picture of my Mustang Saleen Supercharged.

I’m french (and live in France) and I’m the owner of this car since 3 months ago. I love it! Happy to meet American Saleen owners here!

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[Source: Phil Doe]

BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE S281 SC COUPE (00-0372) HITS eBay

VIN: 1FAFP42X3YF181276
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2000
Model: Mustang
Trim: Saleen
Engine: 4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 6,000
Body Type: Coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Exterior Color: Bright Atlantic Blue
Interior Color: Charcoal
For Sale By: Owner
eBay #: 121824883252

00-0372 S281 Supercharged
00-0372 S281 Supercharged

You are looking at a very rare Bright Atlantic Blue Supercharged S281 with 6k original miles. This car is 100% untouched stock original. This actual car is featured in the Saleen book written by Brad Bowling and is in museum quality. Will consider a 93 cobra trade towards my car. Call John @ 610-909-7873 with any questions.

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CHROME YELLOW S281 SC COUPE (99-0198) HITS eBay

VIN: 1FAFP42X4XF144056
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 1999
Model: Mustang
Trim: Saleen
Engine: 4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 10,636
Sub Model: Saleen S281
Body Type: Coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Options: Leather Seats
Exterior Color: Yellow
Interior Color: Charcoal
For Sale By: Harwood Motors
eBay #: 221949553590

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Anyone who is a Mustang fan knows the name Steve Saleen. The Mustangs bearing his name have been special since the reinvention of performance back in the early 1980s and his work has been synonymous with high-quality horsepower since day one. As the Mustang evolved, so did Saleen’s performance, always pushing boundaries without sacrificing the other virtues that made Saleen Mustangs competition for BMWs more than Camaros. And perhaps most remarkably, Saleen’s expertise has made them the go-to people for Blue Oval performance, starting with the Saleen S7 supercar that now changes hands for nearly $1 million and including the Ford GT, which, shockingly enough, was subcontracted to Saleen for production. It seems that anything bearing the Saleen name is bound to be impressive in every way.

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Which brings us to this brilliant Chrome Yellow 1999 Saleen S281 SC. In 1999, Saleen was granted manufacturer status, which means this is not just a Ford Mustang with some aftermarket parts, but rather a fully engineered car that is recognized as a separate brand. Now, of course the Mustang DNA is obvious everywhere you look, but as usual, the Saleen upgrades have transformed it into something special. 1999 was also the Mustang’s 35th anniversary and the debut of the “New Edge” styling, all of which combine to make what is arguably the best-looking fourth-generation Mustang of all. Even more interesting, Saleen only built 421 cars in 1999, of which this is #198, and of those, only 64 were S281 SC coupes, so it’s hardly the kind of thing you’ll see on a regular basis. This particular S281 SC shows just 10,636 original miles and has just one owner from new, making it the very best kind of performance car to find. It has obviously been babied since day one, never used as a daily driver, and I’d wager that the number of times it has seen rain could be counted on one hand. You probably won’t find a nicer one.

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Chrome Yellow was one of the signature colors on the Saleens in 1999, and if you looked in any of the magazines of the day, you’d probably see reviews of a car very much like this coupe. There’s no denying that the finish is vivid, a three-stage paint that Ford used on a select few Mustangs that year. Saleen added their usual body kit, which smoothly blends Saleen and Ford parts to create a tasteful but dramatic look that’s also very functional. There’s a custom chin spoiler up front, complete with Saleen production number under the left headlight, a tradition from the very beginning. The side skirts visually lengthen the musclebound Mustang, and custom “gills” in the quarter panels, a special C-pillar was added, and a SALEEN-emblazoned rear bumper finishes the look. Oh, and there’s also a special wing that’s aggressive but not ridiculous, something that’s hard to avoid in the Mustang aftermarket. Of note, the ground-effects show correct Saleen part numbers and patents, proving that they’re the real deal and not fiberglass knock-offs and the subtle black Saleen graphics are about the only part of the car that are low-profile. Of course, it remains in excellent condition with so few miles, showing only one or two scuffs that have been touched up properly. It has never been hit, wrecked, or rusty, and the fit is remarkably good, as you’d expect from a car with an original price tag that was nearly 50% more than a stock Mustang GT.

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The interior was less dramatically modified but there are still plenty of Saleen-exclusive touches. The original black leather buckets are plenty supportive for the kind of driving this car enjoys and remain in excellent condition with only light comfort marks on the driver’s chair. The door panels, dashboard, and headliner are all pretty much as-new, and there are Saleen-logo floor mats protecting the carpets. Saleen added a set of special white-faced instruments to the Ford gauge panel, including a 200 MPH speedometer, which is probably not just hyperbole in this particular car. Custom pedals give it a racy look and the short-throw shifter for the 5-speed manual transmission feels more like a toggle switch with positive engagement and slick throws. Up top, there’s a special gauge pod with more white-faced gauges, this time for boost pressure and intercooler temperature, and the installation is so neat that you almost think that’s the way Ford did it originally. Of course, just about everything was standard on the Saleen, including power windows, locks, and mirrors, A/C (still ice cold!), and the Mach 460 sound system, which sounds fantastic, even today. The back seat has probably never hosted a visitor and the trunk looks new and includes a space-saver spare that’s never been down. If you want fresh, clean, and unabused, this Saleen delivers.

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The big upgrades are under the hood, and that’s where this particular Saleen gets its name. The 281 stands for 281 cubic inches, the displacement of Ford’s 4.6 liter SOHC V8. The SC part stands for SuperCharged, which comes complements of a roots-style blower sitting neatly atop the engine. Known for instant boost and big torque, it transforms the mild-mannered 4.6 into a torque factory capable of incinerating the tires through the first three gears. There’s a trick air-to-liquid intercooler with its own pump and cool little radiator with electric fans tucked under the nose, which helps ensure consistent air temperatures and keeps the engine happy with pump gas despite 10 PSI being forced down its throat. The result is 350 horsepower and 410 pounds of torque, which totally transforms the Saleen’s demeanor without hurting its user-friendliness. Turn the key and it starts instantly, thanks to custom tuning by Saleen’s experts (remember, they were an OEM at this point, so they had to get it right), and if you don’t get too aggressive, it’s perfectly happy to trundle around town and sit in traffic with the A/C blowing. But get it out on the open road and you’ll quickly learn that it makes full boost faster than you can get your foot on the floor and going full throttle in any of the first three gears generates fearsome acceleration and quite a bit of tire smoke, too. The remarkable thing is how docile it feels, yet the performance envelope is huge. Other Saleen upgrades include a custom exhaust with X-pipe and Borla stainless mufflers, oversized throttle body, and a special air filter assembly.

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The 5-speed manual gearbox doesn’t seem to mind the added torque churning through it and thanks to Saleen’s special shifter and upgraded clutch, it’s a joy to row it through the gears. 3.27 gears were standard equipment, and that’s what’s in this car, since with all that torque you don’t really need a lot of gear to get things moving. Saleen added select Racecraft suspension components, including springs, sway bars, and shocks, plus a few chassis reinforcements to sharpen steering feel. The Mustang already wore 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, so no major upgrades were required there, and they look fantastic behind the gorgeous 18-inch Saleen alloy wheels, which are some of the most attractive wheels ever created. The original owner specified a standard gray finish on the wheels rather than chrome, and with this bright yellow car, that was absolutely the right choice. There are no scuffs or curb rash on the wheels and they’re fitted with giant 265/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear Nitto performance radials that look to be only one step removed from the track.

“Power in the hands of a few” has been Saleen’s motto from the beginning and this awesome 1999 S281 SC delivers in a big way. Rare, gorgeous, fast, and polished, it’s a no-compromises performance car that’s also shockingly affordable. Call today!

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2002 S281 SC SPEEDSTER (02-0603) OFFERED ON eBay

Price: $23,499.00
VIN: 1FAFP45X12F194949
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2002
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Body Type: Convertible
Trim: Supercharged Convertible
Number of Cylinders: 8
Engine: 4.6L 281Cu. In. Supercharged V8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: White
Mileage: 25,582
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 291512589962

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02-0603 S281 SC Speedster

Not a kit, not an aftermarket upgrade… Saleen S-281SC #02-603 Supercharged Speedster Convertible w/ 18×10″ rear wheel/tire upgrade, Mach 1000 audio system w/ in-dash 6-disc changer, etc… Saleen VIN 1FAFP45X12F194949.

This is the only “white-out” supercharged speedster (white paint, white wheels, white top, white seats) manufactured in a span of 3-5 years. It’s been awhile but yes, I’ve literally gone through every VIN in “The Saleen Book”, which covered every Saleen produced until 2003, and the last one made prior to this was made in something like 1998 or 99. That was also the more rounded body style, nowhere near as cool. I didn’t know this when I was first shopping, so I just got very lucky “holding out” for this look, not realizing it was so rare, and then stumbling across it at the right moment.

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02-0603 S281 SC Speedster

I’m the 2nd owner (owned since 2004, purchased on Ebay via a California dealer, actually), still low miles and immaculate. Garage kept and kept covered. Even the typical minor (if you’re lucky) road rash is not present here thanks to recent professional repainting of the body kit and rear bumper after scraping the back bumper on a ridiculously tall curb. *Noticed the title check says 3 owners – I’m the 2nd and 3rd as far as title is concerned -having registered the car in both CA and OK over the years. (For those concerned, this car has never has been exposed to any sort of inclement weather, salt, sand, etc.) Only a few thousand miles on the tires, if even that.

Saleen upgraded the supercharger in late 2005 after it started making a weird noise. They blamed this on the original owner improperly installing a pulley upgrade on the supercharger spindle. Basically they claimed he hammered it on and bent the spindle in the process. Either way, it resulted in getting a brand new and updated supercharger. The only issue I’m aware of with this car is that said supercharger upgrade slightly changed the run length of the cruise control cable, and I never got that replaced. Other than that, this thing is crazy clean and running perfectly.

02-0603 S281 SC Speedster
02-0603 S281 SC Speedster

Hate to let her go as this is seriously my favorite Mustang that’s ever been made, but finances force me to sell. Original window sticker and current (7/10/15) NADA valuation included in pics… $51,600 new, vs. an NADA valuation based on $43,299. Please note I never had the “speedster” rear seat cowl, as it wasn’t with the car when purchased, and that the quotes also do not include the speedster cover, or the low mileage, nearly 100k miles under a typical 02 model’s daily-driver mileage. Unfortunately you don’t get to get very specific, thus the wide value range shown in the NADA estimate.

$500 non-refundable deposit due immediately at close of listing. Balance due within 7 days via cashier’s check or personal check. Vehicle will be released to shipping agent once payment is cleared. If you don’t have a vehicle transport company in mind I can refer you to one I’ve used a couple times without incident. Thanks for checking out my listing.

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