Vehicle Description
- 1 of 239 Hatchback Saleens made for 1987
- Singed by Steve Saleen himself
- 5.0L 302ci V8
- BBK headers installed
- GT40 intake
- BorgWarner T-5 5 speed manual transmission
- Racecraft suspension
- Upgraded front Hotchkis adjustable struts
- Fitted with original SaleenMomo steering wheel
- Original radio and radar detector included
One of the biggest names in hot rod Mustangs is Saleen Automobiles.
By offering high performance, turnkey sports cars, the company has
transitioned from a garage bay tuner to a highly respected,
OEM-level manufacturer. As 1 of only 239 hatchback Saleens produced
for the 1987 model year, Saleen #261 is a fine example of the
firm's focus and exclusivity. Fully documented withoriginal
paperwork including window sticker bill of sale, binder 3' thick
with cars history and owners.Outfitted with one of the most
cohesive performance packages the '80s had to offer, and sporting a
mere 65,124 miles, this Saleen is quite possibly the premier car of
its era. If you're a savvy collector looking for a future
collectible that's fun to drive and cool to show, there's no time
like the present! This particular Saleen drives great, shifts
smooths, stops on a dime, and has all the right subtle
upgrades.
History:
At his core, Steve Saleen is a racer. That's probably why he was
one of the first aftermarket tuners to apply major aerodynamic
principles to factory production cars. Finished in silky Black, and
striped in tri-tone Grey, #87-0261 incorporates every trick Saleen
knew right into its boxed body. Originally delivered to Burch Ford
in LA, California, this black oval bombshell has been pampered and
loved since the day it was new. And the car's great fit and finish
is, no doubt, thanks to the largely hand-built nature of Saleen's
custom add-ons. Those features begin with a numbered Saleen
Autosport valance, which balances large headlights at the sides of
a petite, 'Ford' branded grille. At the sides of the car, Saleen
Autosport rockers reflect painted mirrors and small door handles.
Above those handles, an original top shades an original Saleen
windshield banner. And at the back of the car, a small Saleen
emblem joins an original Courtesy Ford badge to split the
difference between a Saleen Autosport wing and a second Saleen
Autosport valance.