Saleen Mustang
The 1988 Saleen Mustang Saleen Mustang saw minor changes from 1987; Monroe shock absorbers, Pioneer sound system, and a Saleen 170 speedo/tach. The radar detector was no longer standard equipment. All Saleens were converted from hatchback LX, coupe LX, or convertible LX Mustang models. They all had factory 5.0L V8 engines, five-speed manual transmission, 3.08 or 3.55 rear, and 225/60VR-15 tires. See our 1988 Saleen Data Explorer for more information.

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Examples of a 1988 Mustang
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1988, Scarlet Red, , hatchback
Scarlet Red 1988 Mustang Saleen with a 225 hp (at 4000 rpm), 302 cubic inch, 5.0 liter, electronic fuel injected, high output, V8 engine. This was the only engine available for the 1988 Saleen.

1988, Light Gray, , fastback
Light Gray 1988 Mustang Saleen fastback owned by Kevin Abrahamson from Warwick, Rhode Island. Kevin tells us, "I bought the car from a local used car dealer on 7/3/99 with 48,511 miles. It just turned 56K. I tracked down the original owner here in R.I. and he gave me everything he had left except the SALEEN Jacket and Helmet that came with the car. The car came from Snipes Motor Co.in N.C.and I believe it was Chuck Snipes' Personal Demo and Track Car. Being a demo does not allow the company to sell it as new. The car came with a 'Approved For Daylight Use Only' Inspection Sticker which leads me to believe that the headlights were removed possibly to vent more air to the intake or possibly a supercharger. I have the sticker as well as the Saleen Autosport Production Work Order with 'to JBA for modification' which I believe was for the Factory installed Roll Bar and Frame connectors. Since coming to R.I. the original motor was modified with GT40 aluminum intake and heads (NOT EXPLORER) and converted to mass air as well as various other upgrade mods."

1988, Oxford White, , pillar/post
This is one of only 14 Oxford White 1988 Mustang Saleen coupes. This car has a Saleen serial number of 320 and has a manual 225hp (at 4200rpm), 5.0 liter (302ci), high output V8 engine.

1988, Bright Regatta Blue, , convertible
Regatta Blue 1988 Mustang Saleen convertible was originally owned by Mark Seefried from Highland Village, Texas. It has a 302ci V8 and a manual transmission. Mark had this to share, "This is the only Regatta Medium Blue Metallic Blue Saleen Mustang convertible made. The number is 706 and is in the Saleen Registry. We special ordered the Mustang in June 88 through Damerow Ford in Beaverton Oregon and I picked her up at Saleen Autosports in Anaheim Hills that September 88. We were told it was the last car off the Saleen line at the time and were pretty upset when we found out otherwise, but that is another story."

1988, Dark Gray Metallic, , hatchback
Dark Gray Metallic 1988 Mustang Saleen hatchback with a gray Saleen stripe. It is a factory Saleen serial number 382.

1988, Scarlet Red, , hatchback
Scarlet Red 1988 Mustang Saleen hatchback owned by Josh Ewald from Langhorne, Pennsylvania. It has a 302L V8 engine and a manual transmission. Josh tells us, "I bought the car about two years ago locally off craigslist. It was repainted, the original body kit wasn't installed, and in very poor condition. The original Flofit interior was destroyed. It had no heatercore. The valvecovers leaked like crazy right on the factory headers. The wheels were spray painted black. BUT it did have all the correct Saleen pieces to restore. The car was all stock save a set of mufflers and a Centerforce clutch. A year long build consisted of a full interior restoration (seats ,headliner, doorpanels, dash) Exterior wet sand and buff. Restoration of the original 16x7 and 16x8 ARE basketweave wheels (30hrs labor alone). The car is #399 of 708 made in 1988 and 1 of 5 made in the red/beige/gold combination. Possibly a 1 of 1 considering the stripe delete option."

1988, Black, , hatchback
Black 1988 Mustang Saleen hatchback with a 225hp (at 4200rpm), 5.0 liter (302ci), electronic fuel injected, high output, V8 engine.

1988, Oxford White, , hatchback
This is an Oxford White 1988 Saleen Mustang hatchback with blue side stripes, Saleen custom body panels, Saleen wire spoke wheels, and tinted windows. Performance changes included Monroe shock absorbers, four wheel disc brakes, five lug SVO rotors, heavy duty master cylinder, 8-inch wide rear tires, and an optional 3.55 rear for quick acceleration

1988, Dark Gray Metallic, , hatchback
This Dark Gray Metallic 1988 Saleen Mustang hatchback was at the 2010 Mustang Roundup car show in Bellevue, Washington. Many Saleens and Steve Saleen was at the show which was held one day after the 2010 MCA Grand Nations in the same place.

1988, Oxford White, , convertible
This Oxford White Mustang Saleen convertible was in the Saleen section of the 2010 Mustang Roundup car show held in Bellevue, Washington. I tried to take good shots of all the early model Saleens at the show. Steve Saleen was there also, signing autographs.

1988, Dark Shadow Blue, , convertible
This Dark Shadow Blue 1988 Saleen Mustang convertible with gold stripes, gold lace-wire wheels, and white interior was at the 2010 Mustang Roundup car show held in Bellevue, Washington.