Vehicle Description
Steve Saleen always knew how to bring a Mustang right to the
razor's edge of performance and styling. Aggressive and elegant,
cars like this 2002 Ford Mustang Saleen S281SC convertible are
eyeball candy with supercharged V8 performance to back it up the
speedy appearance.
Saleens were essentially bespoke cars: tell them what options you
want and you get a custom-built Mustang a few weeks later. They
ranged from mild to wild, and in the case of this S281SC, the
result is a great combination of both. The factory Mineral Gray is
a sophisticated hue that lets its best colors out when the sunshine
hits its clearcoat, which is perfect for a droptop like this. But
the overall presentation is anything but subtle thanks to the
swoopy Saleen bodywork. This includes a new front fascia, lower
rocker moldings, integrated rear wing, and a special rear bumper.
And even the details are aggressive like the gills in the quarter
panels, Saleen graphics, and the deeply sculpted heat extractor
hood. Check out the front bumper just ahead of the driver's side
headlight and you'll note that this one is serial number 62, a
great Saleen hallmark. Although there are 43,958 miles showing,
this one looks like it has only a fraction of that figure, because
someone has truly loved this car.
Inside, this modern custom classic gives you all the convenience of
a loaded Mustang. The black leather bucket seats look fantastic,
and it power adjusts you to the perfect driving position. There's a
long list of features like cruise control, power windows, power
locks, power mirrors, and an AM/FM stereo with CD changer that's
powerful enough to hear your tunes cleanly with the top down. And
speaking of being open to the world, that snug fitting black top
easily comes down to reveal that bracing bar that adds strength and
speedy style. You can even show that off all through the summer
season and stay as cool as you look thanks to ice-cold air
conditioning. But this is a true driver's car at its heart. That's
why you get a grippy leather-wrapped wheel, and beyond that are
Saleen special white-faced gauges. Plus, those readouts of top of
the dash are important for the upgrade under the hood.
The "SC" in this car's designation is quite significant. It took
the original 4.6-liter V8 and added a Saleen supercharger on top.
So while the engine bay looks exceptionally tidy, it's really a 350
horsepower beast that growls with intensity. Linked to a
sweet-shifting five-speed that's stout enough to handle all the
extra power, the true fun of this Mustang is always in your hands.
Plus, Saleens always excel is in the handling department, and the
S281 package got a comprehensive suspension upgrade, which combined
with four-wheel disc brakes to give it the kind of grip to rival
far more expensive exotics. And the spectacular 18-inch chrome
alloy wheels are a Saleen signature item, and they're now wearing
Bridgestone performance rubber.
Complete with owner's manual, a performance-built future classic
like this rarely is so affordable. So you know how fast you have to
act to get it in your driveway. Call today!!!
