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2008 Ford Mustang Saleen Sterling
The ultimate Mustang, to many, is a Saleen. More power, more attitude, and more exclusivity. If that sounds like a great investment, it is. Special edition, Saleen-built cars hold their values much better than standard Mustangs. If you’re looking for the best of the best, the top dog in the Saleen chain, it’s here: Number 8 of a mere 25, 2008 Saleen S281E Sterling Edition. 620 Horsepower, a complete, exclusive-color repaint with painted stripes, a bespoke interior and wheelset, and even a 16 ounce sterling silver commemorative plaque on the dash. The odometer shows just over 250 miles, there are no stories or issues, and the car is perfect. Sterlings originally sold for $100,000, and they’re holding on extremely well.
Twenty five years ago, Steve Saleen realized he could do a better job building high performance cars than could a major manufacturer. Then, as now, he utilized the Ford Mustang as a starting point before tweaking the suspension and adding in power. The finished vehicles are not simple bolt-on ..tuner.. models–Saleen is a licensed small volume manufacturer of vehicles, and a Saleen..s title reflects this. Every five years Saleen has released a commemorative edition for their anniversary which showcases the best technology available for the Mustang chassis. This time around, the 25th (sterling) anniversary, the ante..s been raised to an underrated 620 horsepower, wrapped in special paint with a unique interior and wheelset. Appropriately, this rocket ship..s been named the Saleen Automotive SA-25 Sterling Edition with a production run of only 25 copies–how..s that for exclusivity?
Here..s the press release from Saleen:
The phrase ..Saving the best for last.. just got an exclamation point. Just when it appeared all the North American International Auto Show reveals were complete, Saleen Automotive unveiled its 25th Anniversary Sterling Edition Ford Mustang. ..At Saleen, automotive passion is more than a catch phrase, it is a lifestyle,.. said Saleen General Manager, Marques McCammon. ..Showcasing our Sterling Edition Ford Mustang at today..s Sterling VIP Preview is a demonstration of the things that reflect the way our buyers live. They have a high sense of style, a love for all things performance and an affinity for the exclusive. That is the very theme of the VIP Preview event… The Sterling VIP Preview was a night full of announcements from Saleen. Among the more significant was the announced move of the Saleen World Headquarters from Irvine, California to Troy, Michigan. ..This is a strategic move for the company,.. said Saleen CEO, Paul Wilbur. ..Our Troy facility has one of the most sophisticated low volume paint facilities in North America. When you combine that with the phenomenal automotive talent pool that is available in Michigan, it is a natural step… The executive stated that Saleen will maintain an advanced engineering and administrative staff in the ..Golden State.. to support ongoing operations, but vision would be driven from Detroit. No night with Saleen is complete without product and the Sterling VIP Preview was no exception. To commemorate 25 years of producing high performance specialty vehicles, Saleen unveiled the Sterling Edition S302E. This 25 unit limited edition version of the Saleen flagship car will deliver the patented blend of Saleen style, performance and exclusivity that can only be rivaled by Saleen..s own S7. ..The Sterling Edition S302E is the cream of the crop,.. said Saleen General Manger, Marques McCammon. ..Saleen is about details and we left none to chance when we created this car. From the hand painted graphics, to the 16 oz genuine sterling silver serialized dash plaque, this car has it all. This is the very definition of a 100-point car…
Exterior: Each badge is brushed billet, milled with the 25th Anniversary wreath. The car rides on unique 20 inch forged aluminum alloy wheels with a state of the art DurabrightTM corrosion resistant coating. The hand painted gunsight exterior accent aims your attention from the rear of the car to the 25th Anniversary wreath that adorns the hood. The Saleen engineered front carbon wind splitter and rear air diffuser was designed to enhance the aerodynamics of the vehicle. The vehicles sub 4 second 0-60 performance is arrested by massive 15 inch cross drilled vented rotors that are also unique to the ..Sterling Edition…
The interior of the car is wrapped in luxurious black Alcantara and leather, with silver accent stitching on the door inserts, dash and center console. To commemorate the 25th anniversary, a genuine sterling silver serialized medallion adorns the instrument panel. To insure that the driver can always stay connected, it includes a navigation system and iPod connector. The car..s 620 horses are called into action at the simple push of a button by virtue of the console mounted push button starter, offered for the first time on an E car in this special edition model.
ABOUT SALEEN
Since the company..s inception in 1984, Saleen has produced over 12,000 complete and EPA certified vehicles, more than any other specialty automobile manufacturer. In addition, Saleen has equipped more than 600,000 vehicles worldwide, further emphasizing their capabilities and commitment to excellence. A nine-time Manufacturers.. Champion in GT sports car racing, Saleen manufactured the American super car–the Saleen S7, as well as the S281 Mustang, S331 Sport Truck and the Saleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang. Saleen..s manufacturing facilities are located in Troy, Michigan. The Michigan facility has just completed all paint and assembly of the Ford GT as a special project for Ford Motor Company and currently is providing paint and subassembly for the Dodge Viper SRT-10.
For more information, visit www.saleen.com.
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The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, as a "1964½" model, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A. The model is Ford's third oldest nameplate in production and has undergone several transformations to its current fifth generation. The Mustang created the "pony car" class of American automobiles sports car-like coupes with long hoods and short rear decks and gave rise to competitors such as GM's Chevrolet Camaro, AMC's Javelin, and Chrysler's revamped Plymouth Barracuda. It also inspired coupés such as the Toyota Celica and Ford Capri, which were exported to the United States. Ford and several third party companies offered many modified versions of the highly popular Mustang in order to cater to specific portions of the marketplace outside of the mainstream. High performance enthusiasts seek more powerful, sharper handling, sports cars, while collectors and purists seek limited production and alternate or nostalgic styling, such as is commonly found on many commemmorative editions. Still, others were made purely for experimental concepts such as the McLauren M81 (turbo) and SVO, which later influenced production model design. Most variants include both performance upgrades, and unique cosmetic treatments that are typically minimal to maintain the familiar appearance of a stock Mustang. Although most of these Mustang variants were aimed at enthusiasts, a notable exception was the Special Service Package (or SSP), which was designed specifically for law enforcement.
