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July 11-12, 2008: A pair of rare Mustangs . . .

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  • I arrived at work on this day to find a rare Saleen Mustang convertible parked in neighbor tech Rob's bay.

    I arrived at work on this day to find a rare Saleen Mustang convertible parked in neighbor tech Rob's bay.

  • This car is a 2005 Saleen S281 3-Valve convertible.

    This car is a 2005 Saleen S281 3-Valve convertible.

  • Asking price on this 22k original mile car was $25,980.

    Asking price on this 22k original mile car was $25,980.

  • For 2005, three Saleen Mustang models were available.  This car is the S281 3-Valve non-supercharged edition and was available as a coupe or convertible.  The supercharged version was called the S281 S/C, and was also available as a coupe or convertible.  The third model was the S281 E, which stood for "Extreme," and offered 500 hp.

    For 2005, three Saleen Mustang models were available. This car is the S281 3-Valve non-supercharged edition and was available as a coupe or convertible. The supercharged version was called the S281 S/C, and was also available as a coupe or convertible. The third model was the S281 E, which stood for "Extreme," and offered 500 hp.

  • Saleen Mustangs are known for their performance modifications.  This car has a modified version of Ford's 4.6L "3-Valve" V8 that makes 325 hp, (an increase of 25 hp over the standard Ford Mustang GT).

    Saleen Mustangs are known for their performance modifications. This car has a modified version of Ford's 4.6L "3-Valve" V8 that makes 325 hp, (an increase of 25 hp over the standard Ford Mustang GT).

  • Saleen also tweaked the interior of the Mustang with special gauges, (including a 200 mph speedometer), upgraded seating and interior trim, and a special shifter.

    Saleen also tweaked the interior of the Mustang with special gauges, (including a 200 mph speedometer), upgraded seating and interior trim, and a special shifter.

  • The Ford Mustang was all-new for 2005 with retro styling.  Saleen added its own unique body modifications to further distinguish the car.  The only interesting thing I see in the photo above is the lack of the Saleen car number that should be on the front bumper.  The ID tag under the hood identified this car as a genuine Saleen.  My best guess is that the front bumper cover was repainted or replaced at some point, and the number never replaced.

    The Ford Mustang was all-new for 2005 with retro styling. Saleen added its own unique body modifications to further distinguish the car. The only interesting thing I see in the photo above is the lack of the Saleen car number that should be on the front bumper. The ID tag under the hood identified this car as a genuine Saleen. My best guess is that the front bumper cover was repainted or replaced at some point, and the number never replaced.

  • The rear body was also given a unique treatment.

    The rear body was also given a unique treatment.

  • When I arrived at work the following day, the Saleen had taken its place on the front line next to another rare Mustang, a 2007 Roush 427R coupe.

    When I arrived at work the following day, the Saleen had taken its place on the front line next to another rare Mustang, a 2007 Roush 427R coupe.

  • The name "427R" is a reference to the car's horsepower output of 427 hp.

    The name "427R" is a reference to the car's horsepower output of 427 hp.

  • The 2005 Saleen S281 3-Valve convertible is one of 92 produced that year.  Total Saleen Mustang production for 2005 was 1,351 cars.

    The 2005 Saleen S281 3-Valve convertible is one of 92 produced that year. Total Saleen Mustang production for 2005 was 1,351 cars.

  • As near as I can determine, this Roush 427R coupe is finished in Satin Silver with a Matte stripe, which makes it one of 23 produced with that combination for 2007.  Total Roush Mustang production for 2007 was 2,136 cars.

    As near as I can determine, this Roush 427R coupe is finished in Satin Silver with a Matte stripe, which makes it one of 23 produced with that combination for 2007. Total Roush Mustang production for 2007 was 2,136 cars.

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