One-Owner 2001 Ford Mustang Saleen S-281SC Coupe Five-Speed

Description

Beginning in 1984, SCCA racing driver and American entrepreneur Steve Saleen made his name as a tuner of Ford Mustangs for the street and the track. He and his shop Saleen Automotive Inc. took his Mustang racing knowledge and translated it to chassis and engine upgrades that propelled his ponies to the top step of the podium, even taking a few race-prepared SN-95 (fourth-generation, 1994–2004) Mustangs to run the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1997. At the same time, Saleen’s road-going treatment of the SN-95 arrived in the form of the SVT Cobra-based S-281, evolving in 1999 to become the supercharged S-281SC. Using the Mustang’s 4.6-liter V8 as a base and equipping a Roots-type Saleen supercharger, the S-281SC was a 350-horsepower brute with bulging bodywork and over-the-top spoilers and scoops. 

Highlights

• Single owner vehicle from new, purchased by the consignor at Gullo Ford of Conroe, Texas in September 2001 and reportedly garage-kept since

• Supercharged 4.6-liter V8 mated to a five-speed manual transmission

• Factory equipped with a cast-aluminum intake manifold, high-performance pulleys, water-to-water intercooler, Saleen engine management system, short-throw shifter, 2.5-inch stainless steel exhaust, Saleen/Racecraft suspension, and a 1.38-inch stabilizer bar

• Unmodified with the exception of an aftermarket JVC stereo and navigation head unit

• Finished in True Blue with Silver Saleen graphics over a Medium Graphite leather interior

• Showing just under 20,000 miles at the time of listing

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Saleen 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels

• Saleen urethane front and rear facia

• Saleen lightweight hood with scoop

• Saleen windshield banner graphic

• Saleen urethane louvered side scoops, side skirts

• Saleen S281 rear wing

• Saleen “C” pillar roof treatment

• Power windows, mirrors, locks, decklid

• Remote keyless entry

• Air conditioning

• Convenience Group

• Mustang Power Group

• Saleen six-way power sport bucket seats

• Saleen white-faced gauge cluster

• Twin gauge pod (boost and intercooler temperature)

• Saleen custom door panels

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• Saleen floor mats

• Saleen championship wreath and rear deck badge

• Console plaque, engine bay plaque, and front bumper serialization decal

• Saleen/Racecraft shift knob

• Saleen performance driving pedals

• Four-wheel ABS disc brakes

• Saleen/Racecraft suspension system with N2 struts and variable rate springs

• Saleen mufflers and performance exhaust system

Known Imperfections

• Normal creasing on driver’s seat leather upholstery

Included 

• Saleen car cover

• Saleen Eagle One bag

• Window sticker

• Two sets of keys with alarm fob

Ownership History

This Mustang Saleen was purchased new by the consignor in September 2001 and has remained in their devoted care since, as verified by the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report.