Would it be some issues with authenticity of the car. I just want a stock saleen that I can collect

 

I don't think it's a question of authenticity, but one of just how much do you want to spend, if anything, restoring it and trying to purchase some of the original parts back?

For collection purposes there are allot better ones out there.

 

Hey everyone,

There is a supposed Saleen that has came up for sale locally here that I am interested in and I have already contacted Saleen about it and they say that it is an authentic saleen, but would not give me any more info on the car. I was wondering if anyone could give me what it was optioned with, etc.

I think I messed up a digit in the middle of the vin when I was writing it down, but the production number is correct. The vin I have is


1fabp41e7xk214988

and the ID is

89-491

Any other info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

You are right it does match, If you buy or have bought it order the Letter of authenticity from Saleen as it will tell you more.

The only comments were-
3:55 rear, dash nameplate

 

Thanks for looking that up for me.

Can you give me your opinion on purchasing one of these that the engine and transmission have been 'upgraded'. Since it is a real Saleen and everything seems intact (aside from engine and transmission), would it be worth $10k?

Thanks.

 

Pictures are worth 1,000 words, as they say. What are the upgrades to the engine and trans? What is the condition of the interior? Seats, material etc? Any original paperwork or sales docs with the car?

Do you have photos?

 

I have one photo, but it only shows a side shot. The guy claims he put a 306 bottom end in with better cam, etc, replaced the transmission with a WC T5, new K member, and taller rear end gear (3.73 I think he said), but he did not mention if the interior was stock and complete.

Here is the only pic I have, sorry about how large it is.

 

No problem with the picture size.

Here's where we will start:

First ask and see if the vehicle been repainted. Should be easy. One thing I do notice is, the upper Ford body line stripe is not present. Most Saleens had this feature from Ford. It ran along the body crease above the door handles.

Next, see if all the Ford body panel VIN tags are present. From 1987-1998 Ford stuck tamper proof decals printed with the vehicle's VIN on all the body panels. Quarters, doors, fenders, hood, trunk and bumper covers.

With that, the next thing you'll want to check for is rust. Fox cars do rust. Check the hatch lid, door bottoms, firewall, aprons, floors. Anyplace that has a drain hole or area that can trap moisture. Even the area directly under the plastic vent grill behind the hood can rust. Also, inspect the areas behind the body kit.

Fox cars are thin. Check the floors, seat area, suspension pick-up points, shock towers and firewall for stress cracks.

If you're looking for originality, the interior could be a make-or-break item. The exact seat material is not reproduced while the shift **** can be an expensive item to purchase. Parts like the Momo wheel, Ford logo horn button, door panel inserts, and correct stereo can be found in good used condition through the Saleen Hobby and networks. Non-exact replacement parts can also be purchased.

The seat frames and foam can still be serviced through FloFit.

If the car is solid, with a clean title and no evidence of being damaged... $8,000-$8,500 could be a fair offer. I think. I would also ask for the original K-member to be included with the sale.

It's tough to say this vehicle is worth $10,000.... because once you start to hit the $10,000-$13,000 area... you can attain a completely different collector level of Saleen Mustang from this era.

Some of this depends on what you want to do with the car and what you future goals are.

 

Hey guys,

02-102 saleen vin # 1FAFP42X52F114413

Just need to confirm it's a real saleen, Thanks for the help!!

 

Yep it is confirmed, but call Saleen if you want more info, there was not any in the book besides it having chrome wheels.

Saleen- (248) 724-0490