My dad had one of these, bought it in 2004, threw a rod in 2007, had it rebuilt and back in the car in 2008, then eventually sold it to build his dream car which was a factory five cobra in 2011. God I miss that S281, it put a smile on my face as a kid that not a single other thing could
The brand's name is pronounced Suh-lean, NOT Say-lean. Steve must be the most patient guy in the world. I guess I would be too if people were buying my overpriced cars!
Such a beautiful car. The design accents everything. Has a alot of flavour or a American performance car but gotta remember this was made close to the 90s when Accents Wings bodykits were the rage. Id love to own a Sn95 Saleen Convertible And A 02 to 04 Saleen Convertible
I picked up a 2000 s281 sc Two months ago with 21000 miles has a Borla headers back stinger exaust and 373 gears . Love the sound of it and it rips pretty good
Sweet car man! Sincerely. I saw your offer on the black one. I'm going tomorrow to look at 06 with 98k for 14k. I been leaning towards a 07 z06 Vette my buddy has with only 68k miles for same price. Kinda torn. Vette has some mods as Saleen stock. I was told the Saleen is slow because it has a hard time hooking up until halfway through second. I just Love the looks and sound of the Saleen. Beautiful! My favorite color is blue and wanted blue. Anyways,do they handle as well as I think? Anything much different from the 05 GT I had? I looked at a 07 Audi s5 last night and almost bought it lol. 6 speed black on black but going go drive Saleen tomorrow here in Texas. Thanks for any information in helping my decision. Enjoy your ride and be safe.
Matthew Wood I love this car, and it turns heads everywhere I go. They are so rare you hardly see them so when your driving people take notice. It sounds just insane and it has real fast throws through the gears, it will get loose in second real easily. It handles nice, and I compare it to the 06-07 Shelby I had and think it handles better. These cars will increase in value, the Corvette Z06 will not appreciate as fast. If the Saleen your going to look at tomorrow is a supercharged, then 14k is a great deal
Despite the excalades with the company itself, Saleen's products were always impressive. Several tiers beyond any normal Mustang. Its not even debatable that it was Saleen who carried on Shelby's tradition, when Shelby America and ford were not truly doing anything substantial both on the road or in racing for decades. For a time Saleen dominated the road and the track, pro racing series and scca endurance championships several consecutive years. Saleen least we forget brough mustang back to lemans in 1997 and 98. The very year Mclaren F1 made it historic mark so did Saleen Mustang compete, and did very well though dnf'ing just a few hourse before race end. Saleens were the first mustangs to compete directly with europes best and win. Saleen mustangs were all about the track and track performance long before people here in the states were interested in anything other than straight line drag racing. Saleens drove like they were on rails. and whats so familiar these days were the sorta stuff one could only get from the likes of a ferrari or porsche of which its top models out performed. In fact Ford modeled the boss 302 and later SHelby's off the very recipe Saleen had being doing since day one. But here in the states, although born and bred, far too many people misunderstood Saleens goal. far too many people celebrating the 1960's and muscle car antics. a boat load of power that never makes it to the road, terrible handling, loud and obnoxious. Thankfully we saw the errors of our ways by way of Jeremy clarksons US bashing. Muscle getting beat by miata's shamefull. so when it came time for me getting my first car it was a saleen s281 speedster. ANd people use to ask why? it simply was the fact they never drove one. they had no idea of the transformation from the stock mustang. Today its all changed, finally ford has almost all but removed those 1960's muscle car triats. Good riddens!!. no mow lieing to ones self in regards to piss poor performance, and shotty engineering. todays mustang is a marvel. and the Shelby mustangs are to die for. And saleen although flying low under the radar is still making jaw dropping mustangs. but i would say, they need to re-establish their uniqueness. as they allowed the likes of Roush to steal all their looks and tricks.
If didn t know t existed, i had not found your clip as Ford Mustang googled gives the curren t one. It was in the Autovisie jaarboek 2003 by Ton Roks Greetings from Netherlands..
OMG.... Found the same exact car for sale up here in Massachusetts.... Coupe though. 21k miles.... One owner....I think I need one of these in my Life! It'll be parked right next to my 1995 Steeda Mustang.... Can't have just one ;)
colinsdad1 If it is in H.....R MA i know the one your talking about! Was just looking at it myself, after seeing it i had to find a youtube video and learn more!
Jonathan what would be the value of this is that car in 2022 ?? I appreciate your time thank you. Hey the one I am looking at is just like this one but the one I am looking at has a super charger on it and the snake emblems all over it
They did however make a saleen cobra which was rare they didn't make that many. They made them in the na cobra years as well as the 03-04 terminator cobras. Many people don't realize they made saleen cobras. They were basically like these just started life as a cobra instead of a gt so it had the 4v and also the irs if it was a 99-04 car. They put the saleen kit and brakes and suspension and wheels on it along with most of the body changes. They kept the cobra hood I beleive and most of the interior is unchanged. A saleen terminator would truly be a badass car to own but they're so rare it would be hard to mod it and I wouldn't want a terminator if I couldn't modify it. If I win the lotto I'm gonna have a saleen terminator lol. I seen one few years back in black low miles for 40k and I thought that was insane price (at the time it was very high) but today normal terminators go for that so that would have been a good car to get hard to tell what they fetch these days probably 60-80 grand easily. This was just 5 years ago or less too. Super cool cars. The saleen terminator is the best of both worlds you got the looks and world class performance in the twisties saleen is known for but with the terminator driveline and interior = perfection.
How is that a saleen that no one knew existed????? Literally every car person over 30 years old could tell you what it is. And by the way , that car in the video is basically a mustang gt with a body kit. Everyone who knows anything about cars could tell you this as well.
I have a s281 sc center exhaust in black car # 776 maximum motorsports caster camber plates get lots of compliments on it when I'm smashing down the road , cool thing is I've never seen another one! I love that! It's unique...
Friends, no eartly wealth is greater thaN the treasures of Heaven. JESUS can prepare a mansion for you if you were to follow HIM. seek HIM and HE will fulfill all your desires. In the name of JESUS I you with humility to accept HIM
Theres nothing more satisfying than an early 00’s performance mustang and red hot chilly peppers
yea---99/2000 good times
My dad had one of these, bought it in 2004, threw a rod in 2007, had it rebuilt and back in the car in 2008, then eventually sold it to build his dream car which was a factory five cobra in 2011. God I miss that S281, it put a smile on my face as a kid that not a single other thing could
Don't see these to often. I always gave a second glance if I saw one on the road.
The brand's name is pronounced Suh-lean, NOT Say-lean. Steve must be the most patient guy in the world. I guess I would be too if people were buying my overpriced cars!
I have a 2001 Saleen Car # 235 In Oxford White The SC One of 14 in White "Power in The Hands Of Few"
I’ve seen a cobra but I’ve sever seen these. Love them.
Such a beautiful car. The design accents everything. Has a alot of flavour or a American performance car but gotta remember this was made close to the 90s when Accents Wings bodykits were the rage. Id love to own a Sn95 Saleen Convertible And A 02 to 04 Saleen Convertible
Even harder to find the supercharged S281s
Got mines like 5 years ago s281 SC and still have it.
Im buying one tomorrow
I just got a 2000 s281 super charged it's an amazing car
I picked up a 2000 s281 sc Two months ago with 21000 miles has a Borla headers back stinger exaust and 373 gears . Love the sound of it and it rips pretty good
I said his name wrong too until I bought my own S281.
Anyway it’s pronounced Suh-Leen not Say-Leen
This is the best comment on this video. Thumbs up from Ohio.
Vampirebear13 thanks man
@@kjkj6362 You're very welcome. Thumbs up from Ohio :-)
Sweet car man! Sincerely. I saw your offer on the black one. I'm going tomorrow to look at 06 with 98k for 14k. I been leaning towards a 07 z06 Vette my buddy has with only 68k miles for same price. Kinda torn. Vette has some mods as Saleen stock. I was told the Saleen is slow because it has a hard time hooking up until halfway through second. I just Love the looks and sound of the Saleen. Beautiful! My favorite color is blue and wanted blue. Anyways,do they handle as well as I think? Anything much different from the 05 GT I had? I looked at a 07 Audi s5 last night and almost bought it lol. 6 speed black on black but going go drive Saleen tomorrow here in Texas. Thanks for any information in helping my decision. Enjoy your ride and be safe.
Matthew Wood I love this car, and it turns heads everywhere I go. They are so rare you hardly see them so when your driving people take notice. It sounds just insane and it has real fast throws through the gears, it will get loose in second real easily. It handles nice, and I compare it to the 06-07 Shelby I had and think it handles better. These cars will increase in value, the Corvette Z06 will not appreciate as fast. If the Saleen your going to look at tomorrow is a supercharged, then 14k is a great deal
Despite the excalades with the company itself, Saleen's products were always impressive. Several tiers beyond any normal Mustang. Its not even debatable that it was Saleen who carried on Shelby's tradition, when Shelby America and ford were not truly doing anything substantial both on the road or in racing for decades. For a time Saleen dominated the road and the track, pro racing series and scca endurance championships several consecutive years. Saleen least we forget brough mustang back to lemans in 1997 and 98. The very year Mclaren F1 made it historic mark so did Saleen Mustang compete, and did very well though dnf'ing just a few hourse before race end. Saleens were the first mustangs to compete directly with europes best and win. Saleen mustangs were all about the track and track performance long before people here in the states were interested in anything other than straight line drag racing. Saleens drove like they were on rails. and whats so familiar these days were the sorta stuff one could only get from the likes of a ferrari or porsche of which its top models out performed. In fact Ford modeled the boss 302 and later SHelby's off the very recipe Saleen had being doing since day one. But here in the states, although born and bred, far too many people misunderstood Saleens goal. far too many people celebrating the 1960's and muscle car antics. a boat load of power that never makes it to the road, terrible handling, loud and obnoxious. Thankfully we saw the errors of our ways by way of Jeremy clarksons US bashing. Muscle getting beat by miata's shamefull. so when it came time for me getting my first car it was a saleen s281 speedster. ANd people use to ask why? it simply was the fact they never drove one. they had no idea of the transformation from the stock mustang. Today its all changed, finally ford has almost all but removed those 1960's muscle car triats. Good riddens!!. no mow lieing to ones self in regards to piss poor performance, and shotty engineering. todays mustang is a marvel. and the Shelby mustangs are to die for. And saleen although flying low under the radar is still making jaw dropping mustangs. but i would say, they need to re-establish their uniqueness. as they allowed the likes of Roush to steal all their looks and tricks.
Been my dream car since I was 8yo I saw one in black thought it was the coolest car ever
If didn t know t existed, i had not found your clip as Ford Mustang googled gives the curren t one. It was in the Autovisie jaarboek 2003 by Ton Roks Greetings from Netherlands..
OMG.... Found the same exact car for sale up here in Massachusetts.... Coupe though. 21k miles.... One owner....I think I need one of these in my Life! It'll be parked right next to my 1995 Steeda Mustang.... Can't have just one ;)
colinsdad1 If it is in H.....R MA i know the one your talking about! Was just looking at it myself, after seeing it i had to find a youtube video and learn more!
@@silcott__ Seems like a super clean car to me.... Just don't have a place to store it during the winter...
1995 steeda mustang has got to be rare didn't even know they made steeda mustangs that long ago I thought that started around the new edge era.
People don’t know these exist ? In what country?
Ahem... uh, the US. I barely saw one for the first time this past week.
My aunt had a v6 burgundy new edge mustang but when i first saw a saleen on Fast and Furious 2 i think i was like wtf was that?!
Besides my V, I LOVE My Saleen! I am ADDICTED To POWER and Handling! I try to drive slow. I said TRY. Stay well! 10.5 % Covid cases way up.
what a gorgeous mustang
Love that stang and the vid
Saleen; 😂, this car is beautiful; I’d take this over the newer successors
A PREDECESSOR comes BEFORE the current, hence the prefix "PRE". So a "newer predecessor" is a terrible oxymoron that doesn't make sense...
I like the previous successors more.
@@AutoYoung lol you’re right😂🤦🏾♂️.
@@lro001
🤣🤣🤣
Never put the top up? Where did he park it? His living room?
Django Reinhardt yes and yes
Good luck putting the top back up,it's stretched from being folded down.
Such an incredible vehicle.
2:44 "driver side door"
Jonathan what would be the value of this is that car in 2022 ?? I appreciate your time thank you. Hey the one I am looking at is just like this one but the one I am looking at has a super charger on it and the snake emblems all over it
If it’s one of the few Cobra Converted Saleens with a “c” code it will depend on mileage and condition. I have seen them sell for as high as 100k.
Hey does it say saleen on the tittle?
@Darksup3r I own an 07 S281 and the title says Ford 2Dr
no supercharger?
I have a 2005 s281sc nice cars
I love the look and sound of this thing! Does anyone know if these are solid rear axle, or independent rear suspension like the Cobras?
I'd bet a solid axle
Ya besides the 99-04 cobra all mustangs were solid axle until 2015
Its solid. It's basically a modified mustang gt modified by saleen before the sale.
They did however make a saleen cobra which was rare they didn't make that many. They made them in the na cobra years as well as the 03-04 terminator cobras. Many people don't realize they made saleen cobras. They were basically like these just started life as a cobra instead of a gt so it had the 4v and also the irs if it was a 99-04 car. They put the saleen kit and brakes and suspension and wheels on it along with most of the body changes. They kept the cobra hood I beleive and most of the interior is unchanged. A saleen terminator would truly be a badass car to own but they're so rare it would be hard to mod it and I wouldn't want a terminator if I couldn't modify it. If I win the lotto I'm gonna have a saleen terminator lol. I seen one few years back in black low miles for 40k and I thought that was insane price (at the time it was very high) but today normal terminators go for that so that would have been a good car to get hard to tell what they fetch these days probably 60-80 grand easily. This was just 5 years ago or less too. Super cool cars. The saleen terminator is the best of both worlds you got the looks and world class performance in the twisties saleen is known for but with the terminator driveline and interior = perfection.
how many miles are on it?
If you don't know about this car you don't know cars lol
Not Sayleen , you're pissing Steve off .
My dad used to have this car :’)
S281 or Cobra????? Exterior wise
I have an s281 but if you had to compare. Compare it to the terminator cobra. Which also looks really good
My uncle has the exact same car with mods
I’ll stick to my 04 Svt 18k mi VERT
I only see those in car shows but never in the streets. But of course the one's on the car show are trailer queen's. What a shame
What kind of plane is that?
**CRASH**
AirPlane 😂
It hate it when people pronounce it Say-leen. 😠😠😠
I got one lol an 04 coupe it’s white #263
Theres a flaw in that front bumper
😫it makes me cringe how people pronounce it saline
Suh-Leen
Sa-leen….not Say-leen lol
How is that a saleen that no one knew existed????? Literally every car person over 30 years old could tell you what it is.
And by the way , that car in the video is basically a mustang gt with a body kit. Everyone who knows anything about cars could tell you this as well.
I have a s281 sc center exhaust in black car # 776 maximum motorsports caster camber plates get lots of compliments on it when I'm smashing down the road , cool thing is I've never seen another one! I love that! It's unique...
2v
Saylien LOL 🤦♂️
💀💀💀💀
There is only one saleen I would buy, it would have to be the supercharged one, the one that’s very very limited and hard to find
So did one saleen come not sc from the factory and one did?
@@tommybrumfield3052 yup
Im sorry. But those 4.6 engines were the worst engines ever
It’s not Sayyy Lean. It’s Sa Lean! Not Say Lean - come in your credibility is gone! Say Lean is something you put in your eyes!
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Friends, no eartly wealth is greater thaN the treasures of Heaven. JESUS can prepare a mansion for you if you were to follow HIM. seek HIM and HE will fulfill all your desires. In the name of JESUS I you with humility to accept HIM
The amount of cringe 😬