2001 Ford Mustang Saleen GT

Make

Ford

Model

Mustang Saleen GT

Year

2001

Listed price

$27,000

Location

Pompano Beach, Florida

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

12,500 miles

The New Edge Mustang, introduced in late 1998 for the 1999 model year, represented a significant styling refresh of the SN95 platform. While retaining the underlying Fox-4 chassis, its sharper, more angular lines and prominent wheel arches gave it a distinctly aggressive character. This generation also marked the 35th anniversary of the Mustang, and for tuners like Saleen, it provided a superb canvas for performance enhancement. Saleen, under the direction of racing legend Steve Saleen, has a storied history of transforming Mustangs into track-ready machines and potent street cars, often surpassing Ford's own performance offerings. The Saleen S281, based on the GT, was a hallmark of their early 2000s lineup, offering a comprehensive package of aerodynamic upgrades, suspension tuning, and powertrain enhancements. This 2001 Saleen S281 GT Convertible is a pristine example of that era, showcasing the meticulously engineered vision of Saleen. With a mere 12,500 original miles, this one-owner California car has been exceptionally preserved, having been garaged and covered since new. Under the hood lies the potent 4.6L Gas V8, paired with an automatic transmission, delivering the Saleen-tuned performance that defined these cars. The distinctive Saleen bodywork and suspension ensure it stands out from a standard GT, offering a more focused and exhilarating driving experience. This remarkably low-mileage Saleen S281 represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-documented piece of Mustang tuning history.