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Howie8124 12-17-2017 10:14 PM

Seeking info: 96-0236 S281
 
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Just purchased 96-0236 and looking to find out anything I can on the car. Ie, what options it came with stock. It was repainted sonic blue and I know it was originally a red car but other than that the car is very clean. It doesn't have the factory catback or wheels so I may be on the hunt for those in the future. First project is to replace the dead motor in it and get it running clean again.

The car has a vortech blower, saleen recaros, heat extractor hood, 351 wing, speedster cover, brembo brakes up front. Nice base to start this project.

Ill get some other pictures up soon.

Dave 12-17-2017 10:39 PM

Congratulations on your purchase. Looks like a clean car. :smile:

Through the window, looks like I spy 1998 Saleen/Recaro Trend front seats. If original, these were a one year specific seat/cover.

Saleen used Recaro Trend seats from 1998 to early 2003 as standard equipment in their S351, S281 Extreme models and were optional for S281 models.

The 1998 Saleen/Recaro Edition seat is interesting since it was the only version that used a black seat cover with the old Saleen "S-logo." Black interiors were offered from Ford from 1994-98. Ford offered charcoal interiors from 1999-2004. Saleen begin using a new corporate logo for the 1999 model year.

Dave 12-17-2017 10:55 PM

Saleen serial: 96-0236
Ford VIN: TF192851
Dealer: Northside Ford
Saleen notes: 3.55:1 gears, Speedster package, Ford Leather, Black Top
Ship Date: 06/07/1996

Body: GT Convertible
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Exterior Color: Rio Red
Interior Color Black


1996 Production

  • S281 = 436
  • S281 Convertible = 241
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis) = 234
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red = 59
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual = 42
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual, with Ford Leather seats = 41
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual, with Ford Leather seats and Black Top = 41
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual, with Ford Leather seats and 3.55:1 gears = 24
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual, with Ford Leather seats and Speedster package = 27
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual, with Ford Leather seats, Black Top, 3.55:1 gears and Speedster package = 16

Howie8124 12-23-2017 10:25 AM

Thanks Dave this is exactly what I was looking for! Yes it does have the recaro seats added into it, not sure what the reflection is but its not a rip on the bolster. As much as I would love to have this car be the original Rio Red this Sonic blue color works for me!


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Originally Posted by Dave (Post 145587)
Saleen serial: 96-0236
Ford VIN: TF192851
Dealer: Northside Ford
Saleen notes: 3.55:1 gears, Speedster package, Ford Leather, Black Top
Ship Date: 06/07/1996

Body: GT Convertible
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Exterior Color: Rio Red
Interior Color Black


1996 Production

  • S281 = 436
  • S281 Convertible = 241
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis) = 234
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red = 59
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual = 42
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual, with Ford Leather seats = 41
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual, with Ford Leather seats and Black Top = 41
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual, with Ford Leather seats and 3.55:1 gears = 24
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual, with Ford Leather seats and Speedster package = 27
  • S281 Convertible (GT chassis), in Rio Red, with 5-speed manual, with Ford Leather seats, Black Top, 3.55:1 gears and Speedster package = 16



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