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1998 Ford Mustang Saleen Convertible S281 - 32,363 Original Miles on 2040-cars

US $12,400.00
Year:1998 Mileage:32363 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Glendale, California, United States

Glendale, California, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1FAFP45X1WF187845 Year: 1998
Interior Color: Black
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Mustang
Trim: GT Convertible 2-Door
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 32,363
Exterior Color: Red
Number of Doors: 2
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

Hi all.


I'm selling a 1998 Saleen S-281 Speedster that I recently purchased. It's the Speedster edition, perfect for the summer.

I'm the third owner and the car was originally purchased from Galpin Ford in Los Angeles. This is a real Saleen, number 114 for 1998. The color is a dark red and the interior is black.

Exterior is 8 out of 10 (would be a 10, but the front fascia and bumper have some scrapes and scratches and one of the rims has a scratch as well). 

Interior is 9 out of 10 (no rips in seats, hasn't been under the sun). 

10 out of 10 mechanically. Drives perfect. 

This car is naturally aspirated, has a 4.6L V-8 that runs perfectly, mated to a 5-speed manual. The clutch is tight, much like the rest of the car. 

The car has roughly 33,000 original miles (I can send you a Carfax report upon request) and feels like it's brand new. The tires are fresh and the brakes are perfect (original brake pads). 

The car needs nothing and is ready to go. It does have some cosmetic issues (including a scraped front fascia), but I decided not to fix them before selling because the new owner should fix it as he/she feels appropriate. 

All fluids are good and the car is perfect mechanically. 

The car comes with a hard tonneau cover, a plastic/vinyl tonneau cover (more of a cover for the rear seats) as well as a car cover. I will also do an oil change for the new owner (using Mobil 1 synthetic oil and filter). 

Call Alex with any questions or to schedule a viewing - 818-458-9255. 

You can also e-mail at sashahartounian@gmail.com

Car is located in Los Angeles and is for sale locally. 

*** This is my fourth Saleen Mustang (I've owned a 1999 S-281, a 2000 S-281 and a 2007 S-281). I sold the '99 on ebay a few years ago and still keep in touch with the owner. All cars were perfect, but this '98 is probably the best out of the bunch. 

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