Well after rechecking: my VIN is 1FALP46V9VF203630 and the original dealer (Freemont Ford) installed the SC before delivery.

Liz Summar @ Saleen, verified it as number 97-0240 Cobra Convertible based on the VIN that I gave her.

The Book, Must have a Typo.

Thank you,

Eric

 

First owners listed as Joyce & Sergio Delgadillo.

your vin lists the car being sold @ 11,850 mi to it's current owner in 2006, is that by chance you?

Does you car have a engine bay plaque from Saleen?

mike

 

I just bought an 01 saleen s/c speedster but did not check to see if the engine bay plaque was there or not and it's not there and also the production number on teh front bumper is missing but everything else looks saleen, saleen hood, saleen 13 inch brake, saleen wheels, race craft suspension, saleen 200 mph gauges/boost/intercooler, momo shifter ****, saleen pedals, saleen dash plaque, saleen speedster cover...here's the car info...

VIN: 1FAFP45X61F107044
Production number: 031

Please tell me that it's a real saleen or else i'll be crushed....

Thanks...

 

You can breathe a little easier. Looks like it matches up for 01-0031 with the last 3 of the vin being 044.

 

Thanks i was worried there for a minute. I wonder y the dash plaque is missing. Is there any way of getting a new one made from saleen?

 

Mike,
Yes and Yes!
I originally, was going to buy a coupe "over the hill" in California when I found Joyce's car! 11,900 miles showing with all of the original paperwork. Triple black speedster with the vortech. I fell in love!
When I did not buy it, my wife asked me if I wanted it?!? (She has been complaining about ALL of my cars, for years!) I said "any man with (synthetic) oil in his veins, would love to have it!" Then she said "then why don't you buy it?"
I love my Wife!!!!
We did a wire transfer, the next day.
As of yesterday, it has 17,290 miles on it.
Nothing like a drive around Lake Tahoe in a rag-top!
I do not even care what it is worth. NOT FOR SALE!

Eric

 

My '98 S281 was a similar story - originally pitched as "Factory Supercharged", when I did some digging it turned out it was "Dealer Supercharged" at Fremont Ford. Unfortunately the dealership were less than helpful (They changed hands I think, and stopped dealing with Saleens), and I couldn't get any paperwork to prove that it was a dealer-installed SC and not after-market. Not that it makes a huge difference anyway (and the aftercooler/battery relocation definately *were* aftermarket anyway).

And now I'm letting my '98 go *sigh*. But its not all bad - I'm trading it for an '08 S302E

 

I have aquired a 2001 Saleen. Vin # 1FAFP42X01F179071 S281 '01-0503.

What can you tell me about it? It appeared to have factory paint of red then factory repainted gold/grey color.

 

For 01-0503

Factory options were: Supercharger, tire upgrade with 10" rear wheel option, mats, and chrome wheel upgrade. Ship date of: 04/13/2001

Unfortunately the book does not list any details about paint color. Maybe someone here might know the story.

Also, post pics when you have a chance.

 

Mineral Grey would be a factory Ford color that displays the gold/grey characteristic you mention.

Please give more insight as to the clues you found that lead to the belief that the base chassis was once red.

Contact Team Saleen for your vehicle build info and production report.
http://www.saleen.com/membership_info.asp