Saleen Question

[Wil]

ok, my question is why do some saleen mustangs have numbers below on of the head lights and some don't. Do only REAL Saleens have numbers?

 

[Beau]

i have the same question..what significance does the #82 have?

 

[Wills Black 98]

each saleen is given a number like that number 82 of 2003, the 82 saleen made in 2003. it could be faked but usually it means its real.

 

[Beau]

thanks for the information..i'm pretty sure the ones at the dealer are real saleen's

 

[Wil]

But some "real" Saleens don't have the numbers, are they fake?

 

[scheister]

Ummm...as far as I know, every Saleen has a number on the bumper, center console, and on the firewall plate under the hood. Yes, the number indicates which number the car was in the order of production line. I.E. In 2001, approx. 900 Saleens were built.

 

[Ruffrider]

Every "real" saleen I've seen has always had a #.

 

[Duane123]

When in doubt get the vin number and call Saleen.

 

[Solid Snake]

I believe Saleen only put #'s on the bumpers of the S351's and POSSIBLY the S281E's. I do know that they do not put them on the bumpers of the S281 and S281SC models. I've seen a few REAL Saleen S281's and there was no # on the bumper

 

[scheister]

I believe Saleen only put #'s on the bumpers of the S351's and POSSIBLY the S281E's. I do know that they do not put them on the bumpers of the S281 and S281SC models. I've seen a few REAL Saleen S281's and there was no # on the bumper

Ahem....

My car is number 774. The numbers were on the drivers side bumper straight from their factory. Its a "real" S281.

 

[Screwed2V]

I believe Saleen only put #'s on the bumpers of the S351's and POSSIBLY the S281E's. I do know that they do not put them on the bumpers of the S281 and S281SC models. I've seen a few REAL Saleen S281's and there was no # on the bumper

Maybe the owner took the # off. Every saleen I've seen is numbered.

 

[Solid Snake]

Sceister, can I see a pic of your car (also a pic of the # on the bumper)? Thanks

 

[scheister]

Scheister, can I see a pic of your car (also a pic of the # on the bumper)? Thanks

It's the last pic on my homepage. Look at my sig for the link.

:OT: BTW...can I compress a file that was taken by a digital camera, or do I need to select low quality so that it won't exceed 80,000 bytes??

 

[stallion98gt]

Maybe the owner took the # off. Every saleen I've seen is numbered.

if the guy got into a front collision, they replace the front bumper wit han aftermarket one...then u lose the number on the bumper...might be some of the cars u saw..

 

[Screwed2V]

if the guy got into a front collision, they replace the front bumper wit han aftermarket one...then u lose the number on the bumper...might be some of the cars u saw..

I posted that every saleen that I've seen HAD a number on it. I do understand your point though.

 

[Saleen201]

if the guy got into a front collision, they replace the front bumper wit han aftermarket one...then u lose the number on the bumper...might be some of the cars u saw..

This just happened to me, i ran into the back of someobyd and the bumper was replaced, the dealership called Saleen, gave them the vin # and Saleen Shipped out the new number. So it is back to normal now, just with a new hood and headlights

Pre accident
Accident damage
Repair
Just out of the paint booth
New stickers on (i want to get the S281 hood stickers as well)

 

[Wills Black 98]

This just happened to me, i ran into the back of someobyd and the bumper was replaced, the dealership called Saleen, gave them the vin # and Saleen Shipped out the new number. So it is back to normal now, just with a new hood and headlights

Pre accident
Accident damage
Repair
Just out of the paint booth
New stickers on (i want to get the S281 hood stickers as well)

i love your car! do you have anymore pictures?

 

[Saleen201]

i love your car! do you have anymore pictures?

Ill send you a PM I dont want to Hyjack the thread

 

[saleenin2000]

I believe Saleen only put #'s on the bumpers of the S351's and POSSIBLY the S281E's. I do know that they do not put them on the bumpers of the S281 and S281SC models. I've seen a few REAL Saleen S281's and there was no # on the bumper

Here is the deal, and don't let anyone tell you differently. EVERY Saleen Mustang produced has a number assigned to it, s351,281e,281sc,281, every one of them. The Explorers even have numbers. If the car doesn't have a number on the bumper, check the dash, not on the dash, check for a authenticity plate under the hood. If there are no numbers to be found, it ain't real-straight up. Why? The number is your "club card" so to speak. Anyone who pays the extra price to buy a Saleen Mustang certainly is NOT gonna remove all of the emblems that prove it's authenticity. I suppose it's possible, but highly unlikely. It'd be like pulling off the Cobra emblems off of your ride. You want everyone to KNOW it's a Cobra! As someone mentioned already, if it doesn't have numbers and the owner claims it's real, run the VIN number or call Saleen. Resale value goes down the tubes without the proof. Some people have modified their cars with true Saleen parts from the motor on down to the suspension, body, and decals. They look real, run real, but they're not "real". Not to say that they aren't as good, though. I've seen some pretty sweet clones that only with an educated eye, one could tell the difference. But, if you're gonna buy one, make sure it's real before you pay the higher price for one. Hope this helps. Peace.

2000 Saleen S281 #12

 

[scheister]

good post