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1997 Ford Mustang Saleen S-281, 1 Of 14 In Moonlight Blue, Rare!, Affordable!!! on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:90568 Color: Blue /
 Grey
Location:

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
Transmission:5 Speed Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Owner
VIN: 1falp42xxvf120411 Year: 1997
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Trim: GT Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: NONE
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Mileage: 90,568
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Sub Model: Saleen
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Grey
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Light Scratches on front fenders, chip in paint on roof, some spiderwebbing on Saleen OEM body kit, missing 2 center caps, Red Factory Taillight lenses will come with the car not the ones with the amber that are pictured. Radio antenna not working."

 Up for sale is my 1997 Ford Mustang Saleen S-281 Coupe The car is #00-34. Moonlight Blue with Grey and Charcoal Interior, this is ONLY 1 of 14 Made by Saleen in this Color, 4.6L SOHC V8, Tremec T-45 5 Speed Manual, Power windows and locks, A/C, Cruise, 90K original Miles, newer brakes, great tires, OEM Saleen 18" wheels painted white, Both the Saleen Plaque under the hood as well as the one in front of the shifter are still in tact, this is a REAL SALEEN,  NON- SUPERCHARGED (NO ITS NOT) Previous owner put the sticker there and i never peeled it off. The car runs and drives excellent, i just took it on a trip to South Carolina and back with not one problem. The car tracks straight, handles better than your neighbors Corvette, a front end alignment was done at the beginning of the summer.  ** NOTE- i do have the body color lower door trim for the car however is not put on, i feared it would fall off during  a drive and i would never be able to find/replace the part. They are included with the car**

The GOOD:
All OEM Original to the car Saleen Body Kit, Spoiler, OEM Wheels, 285/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sports up front, and 295/35/18 Pirellis out back both with excellent tread life
03 Cobra Front Brakes with newer Pads and Rotors and 1997 Cobra Rear Brakes with Newer Pads and Rotors
Maximum Motorsports Adjustable Lower Control Arms
H&R Super Sport Springs
Billstein Shocks and Struts
Catted X Pipe with Flowmaster Catback
K&N Cold Air intake
3:73 Rear Gear ratio
Professional Products Plenum and Throttle Body
Newer Plugs and Wires
90K Original Miles
Previous California Car ( i got it from CA with a Clear California Title- NOW HAS CT CLEAR TITLE)
5% Tinted Windows
2004 Leather Interior and Steering Wheel (updates the car and is worlds better than the standard Cloth interior it came with)
New cobra Headlights
No accident history, rust, or rot.

The BAD:
Air conditioning works excellent and blows ice cold, however it leaks out of the system in about 3 days. 2 Cans of R-134 shot into the system brings it back to ice cold.
The radio antenna wire split so no sound comes out due to it surfs for channels constantly
Some spiderwebbing on the saleen bumper (typical on these cars-fiberglass)
chip on roof
chip in paint on hood corner (see pics)


                     I want to be as honest as possible, the car has been my daily driver and has 0 problems pulling into steep driveways and inclines, it sounds and runs fantastic, i receive looks and thumbs up everywhere i go, it is a very rare car and has a low reserve set. It is excellent driver quality, it is able to drive across country with no hesitation. Any questions please feel free to ask, be the only one at the next Mustang Show with this Body Style Saleen Mustang. This is a very cheap way to get into a Rare car that only increases in value, the mileage is still low and the Paint color is desirable.

 Please Message or call 203-695-4873 with any questions. 

     CAR IS LOCATED in WATERBURY CT with a CLEAR CT TITLE in my NAME. I will be happy to assist with pickup from an airport, local ones are Bradley international in Hartford CT, as well as Westchester County Airport in White Plains NY. Thanks and Goodluck .

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