1995 Saleen Mustang S351 Convertible Five-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

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 Hour of Le Mans in 1997. At the same time, Saleen’s road-going treatment of the SN-95 arrived in the form of the Mustang GT-based S-281 and the monstrous S351 in 1994. The latter featured the largest engine in a Mustang since 1973, with Saleen fitting a 351 cu-in V8 based on the iconic 351 Windsor. Numerous performance upgrades including aluminum cylinder heads, hydraulic roller camshaft and lifters, 65 mm throttle body, and ceramic coated headers boosted its output to a staggering 370 horsepower. The Saleen treatment also introduced a host of chassis improvements to contain its tire-smoking power, with Saleen/Racecraft struts and shocks, Racecraft variable rate springs, a Saleen/Racecraft front sway bar, and much more.   

The accompanying Ford window sticker shows that this Saleen Mustang S351 started life as a five-speed Mustang GT Convertible finished in Canary Yellow with a Black cloth interior and Black soft top, and was shipped through David Wilson’s Ford of Orange in Orange, California. The car was then modified to Saleen Mustang S351 specifications at Saleen’s facilities in Southern California before being delivered new to George Foreman in March 1995 via Mac Haik Ford in Houston, Texas.  

This car is part of the George Foreman Collection, which comprises over 50 cars from the 1930s through today, with a focus on American classics and late-model sports cars.

Highlights

• Offered from The George Foreman Collection

• One-owner vehicle purchased new by George Foreman

• Saleen Serial Number 95-0030

• Original MSRP of $57,266.00

• Finished in Canary Yellow with Black graphics and a Black power-operated soft top

• Supercharged 351 cu-in (5.8-liter) overhead-valve V8 equipped with:

  • High-performance aluminum cylinder heads with big valves

  • Hydraulic roller camshaft and lifters 

  • Saleen upper/lower manifold 

  • 65 mm throttle body

  • 77 mm mass-air sensor

  • 30 lb/hr fuel injectors

  • Saleen ceramic coated headers

  • Saleen spark plug wires

  • Saleen aluminum valve covers

  • Saleen engine management processor

• Optional R-Code ($6,244.00) example featuring:

  • Vortech Supercharger

  • 13 inch rotors 

  • Four-piston calipers

  • Twin gauge pod (boost and fuel pressure)

  • Four-core radiator

  • Dual high-flow fuel pumps and enhanced electronics

• Standard performance enhancements supplied by Saleen include:

  • Tremec TR-3550 quick ratio five-speed manual transmission

  • Racecraft progressive rate coil springs, front and rear

  • Saleen/Racecraft gas front struts

  • Special strut mount bushings

  • Saleen camber caster plates

  • Saleen/Racecraft front sway bar

  • Saleen urethane sway bar bushings

  • Aluminum steering rack bushings

  • Saleen Racecraft gas rear shocks

  • Saleen Racecraft gas quad shocks

  • Saleen High Performance alignment and tuned chassis 

  • Saleen Racecraft powder coated strut tower brace

  • Saleen Racecraft G-load brace

  • Saleen high performance pressure plate and clutch

  • Balance and custom drive shaft

  • Thee-core radiator and fan • 2½-inch stainless four-way catalytic high flow exhaust system

  • High volume fuel pump

• Standard aerodynamic enhancements supplied by Saleen include:

  • Saleen urethane front facia

  • Saleen Centrex side skirts 

  • Saleen urethane rear facia

  • Saleen Centrex competition design rear wing

  • Saleen rear tail light molding

• Optional body-color 18-inch Speedline magnesium five-spoke wheels mounted with Pirelli P Zero tires ($2,500.00)

• Optional 3.27:1 differential ($813.00)

• Optional Saleen leather upholstery ($2,244.00)

• Full three-stage paint correction and detail conducted by Dr. D’Tail in January 2020 at a cost of $1,710 

• This Saleen Mustang S351 Convertible is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just 227 miles at the time of listing; however, a sticker in the driver’s door jamb states that the odometer was replaced on 4 September 1996 with 505 miles showing at the time, for a total approximate mileage of 732 miles

• Power steering fluid change and fuel pump assembly has been installed November 2023

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• White-faced Saleen 200-mph speedometer, tachometer, and gauge cluster

• Saleen/Racecraft shift knob

• Saleen Edition sport front seats

• Saleen Edition rear seats

• Saleen front and rear floor mats

• Saleen windshield tint band

• Saleen Mustang design graphics/accent stripes

• Saleen Racecraft suspension badges

• Serialization number, front bumper

• Serialization console plaque, engine bay plaque

• Saleen championship wreath

• Cruise control

• Air conditioning

• Glass rear window with defroster

• Tilt steering wheel

• Mach 460 AM/FM/Cassette stereo

• Compact disc player

• Power windows

• Console with armrest

• Light Group

• Digital clock

• Power Lock Group

Known Imperfections

• Please note that the vehicles in The George Foreman Collection have been in long-term static storage and will benefit from additional mechanical attention prior to being driven. Bidders are encouraged to review the Additional Documents section of each lot for any recent mechanical service rendered to help return certain vehicles to running condition. Additionally, bidders should carefully review the photos of each lot in the collection, which may highlight the oxidation of metal components certain vehicles sustained as the result of a garage fire caused by a golf cart battery in March 2019. Although none of the vehicles sustained fire damage from the fire itself, the negative cosmetic effects of the corrosive soot vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle and can be observed in the photo

• Finish bubbling on the front wheels

• Paint chip on the driver’s door molding

• Paint chip on the passenger side of the rear bumper

• Paint chip on the passenger side skirt

• Front bumper sagging slightly in the center intake area 

Included

• 1995 Mustang Owner’s Guide

• Two removed tail light bezels (the driver’s side bezel is broken)

Ownership History

This Saleen Mustang S351 was purchased new by George Foreman in March 1995 via Mac Haik Ford in Houston, Texas, showing 14 miles at the time. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History report verifies its one-owner status.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cvogel@hagerty.com