1996 Ford Mustang

Convertible

4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

1FALP45X3TF229088

Clear

GAS

Very rare, 1 of 30 Saleen Budget "Rent-a-Racers" made in 1996. Similar to the Shelby Hertz program, Saleen had S281's available for rent on the west coast. This car was at LAX and still wears all it's original Budget stickers including the tax stickers, id stickers and Budget maintenance sticker. This car was sold to a family in south Texas and lived there until we aquired it in 2009. Being a southern car, it is totally rust free and very clean underneath. We repainted the car and added some extras such as billet switches, Recaro seats, cold air intake, Bassani off road X-pipe, and aftermarket wheels in order to save the original Magnesium's. We've also purchased a speedster cover to be included with the car. It also has the soft tonneau cover as well. Newer Dunlop tires are mounted on the aftermarket Saleen style wheels. A Pioneer navigation CD unit was added along with a 2004 middle dash section. Brakes were upgraded to Cobra style brakes with slotted rotors at all four corners. Calipers were painted black with yellow Saleen decals. They are NOT Alcons. The 4R70W transmission was rebuilt in 2009 with police interceptor internals and a shift kit. It shifts hard and firm! The Recaro CSE seats are from the early 90's. They alone were $2200 EACH back then. Drivers works perfectly including heat. Passenger seat only reclines. Original black GT leather seats included. They are in fair condition with the typical hole on the drivers left bolster. The car is signed by Steve Saleen in two places. See picture. Also included is the Saleen letter of authentication and the Ford 999 report showing build date and options. This is probably one of the most documented Budget Saleen around. The car is very reliable and has been driven recently to Florida on a 2000 mile trip. It was the feature Saleen on the stage next to Steve Saleen at the 2010 Silver Springs Ford and Mustang Roundup in Ocala Florida sponsored by NPD. The car has also made trips to New York and other regional shows. I'd drive this car across country tomorrow. The only issue with the drivetrain is some weapy valve guide seals. The car will let out a small puff of smoke after idleing for a moment or two. An annoyance and nothing else. Odometer shows 107k, but quit working this spring. Car has a few hundred more miles on it than that. Title is mileage exempt as per Indiana policy for a car older than 15 years with a mechanical odometer. I am open to Mustang trades, especially a nice 1979 Pace Car, but am selling the car for a very reasonable reserve and even more reasonable buy it now. Check my feedback. I sell what I describe. DanOn Jun-22-13 at 18:26:50 PDT, seller added the following information: I got a question about the gear shift knob/boot. We added a billet auto knob and a leather boot to give the appearance of it being a 5 speed. I have all the original parts saved.