This is George Foreman’s knockout Mustang — a 1995 Saleen S351 Supercharged Convertible with over 500 horses punching through the rear wheels! It’s loud, raw, and absolutely unfiltered… just like Big George in the ring!
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1995 Ford Mustang Saleen S351 convertible with 728 miles at the time of this cataloging. Finished in Canary Yellow over a black Recaro leather interior, this supercharged, limited-production pony car is offered with owner’s manuals, Saleen documents, ownership provenance support, Ford and Saleen window stickers, a CARFAX report, and a clear title.
The SN95-generation Mustang was an instant home run when it launched in 1994. Motor Trend named it Car of the Year, and enthusiasts praised its muscular styling, which combined modern shapes with retro influences. Chassis 1FALP45T9SF114197 started life as a GT convertible that was delivered to David Wilson’s Ford of Orange, California. It didn’t retain its original configuration very long, though:
Saleen Automotive – known for enhancing Mustangs since 1984 – built a reputation for itself on racing success; Saleen’s teams won championships at the SCCA Escort Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Mosport. By the 1990s, Saleen was building street-legal, limited-production, performance-tuned Mustangs at its Long Beach, California facility. That’s where this Canary Yellow drop-top was transformed with over $57,000 in enhancements like a 5.8-liter Vortech-supercharged R-code V8, a hydraulic roller camshaft, a TREMEC quick-ratio manual transmission, a high-flow exhaust system, a Racecraft suspension, and long list of air management and styling enhancements.
This car (unit 30 of the 42 Saleen-produced convertibles for the year) was completed in early March 1995 and was featured in Saleen’s press materials. It was later handed off to the legendary George Foreman as its first owner. Foreman, best known for being a two-time boxing heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist, reportedly kept the car for decades, yet only drove it sparingly. A copy of the title in his name will accompany the car. Research from the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (SOEC) states that there were eight Canary Yellow S351s in 1995, just four of which were convertibles.
It is fitting that Saleen’s slogan is, “Power in the hands of a few.” This is a car that simply has no equal.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Canary Yellow paint (code BZ)
- Saleen graphics
- Serialization number (30) on front bumper
- Composite hood
- Urethane front and rear fascias
- Speedster hard tonneau cover
- Power-adjustable side mirrors
- Rear spoiler
- Black-finished taillight bezels
- Dual exhaust system
- 18-inch Speedline five-spoke magnesium wheels
- Color-matched
- Pirelli P-Zero tires
Interior
- Black leather upholstery
- Saleen-Recaro bucket seats
- Backrest embroidery
- Keyless entry
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt-adjustable
- MOMO shift knob
- Power windows
- Power door locks
- Roll bar
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Mach 460 AM/FM CD audio system
- Saleen-specific floor mats
- Saleen-branded gauges
- 200-mph speedometer
- 7,000-rpm tachometer
- Fuel level
- Coolant temperature
- Voltage
- Oil pressure
- Dash pod
- Boost pressure
- Fuel pressure
Mechanical
- Supercharged R-code 5.8-liter V8
- Rated at 510 horsepower
- Rated at 495 lb-ft of torque
- Updates:
- Vortech centrifugal supercharger
- High-performance aluminum cylinder heads
- Roller rockers
- 65mm throttle body
- 80mm mass-air sensor
- Saleen ceramic-coated headers
- Saleen aluminum valve covers
- Serialization plaque
- TREMEC TR-3550 five-speed quick-ratio manual transmission
- Saleen high-performance pressure plate and clutch
- Balanced custom driveshaft
- Limited-slip differential
- 3.27:1 gearing
- 2.5-inch high-flow custom exhaust system
- Borla mufflers
- Saleen-upgraded Racecraft suspension
- Progressive-rate springs
- Front sway bar
- N2 rear shock absorbers
- Saleen G-load brace
- Four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes
- Saleen-branded four-piston front calipers
Service History
The seller has performed a recent tune-up and replacement of all fluids including the differential fluid. No other service records have been provided at this time.
Saleen Registry documentation supports the car’s origins under Foreman. The seller has provided a series of videos, including one of Steve Saleen signing the dash and discussing the car.
According to the seller’s research with the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (SOEC), in 1995 there were 53 factory supercharged R-code cars. Eight yellow S351 Mustangs were produced, four of which were coupes and four were convertibles. Based upon its optioning, the seller asserts that this car is a one of one in its configuration.
Odometer disclosure: A sticker in the driver door jamb notes that the odometer was replaced at 505 miles. The current odometer reading is 228 miles. The seller states that total mileage is 728.
Condition & Reports
This S351 is said to show finishes and condition consistent with its garage-kept low-mileage.
Having accrued just 728 miles, this Saleen is said to be free of any significant imperfections.
Included in the Sale
- Title documentation authenticating Foreman’s ownership
- Steve Saleen-signed original-issue Ford window sticker
- Saleen-specific window sticker showing $57,266 in upgrades
- Owner’s manuals
Summary
This Saleen Mustang offers the complete package for collectors: Low mileage, showroom condition, a performance powertrain, limited-production exclusivity, and celebrity-owned provenance. It is the ultimate muscle car for any Mustang enthusiast, and it will be a guaranteed conversation piece at every car show, every stop light, and every fuel fill-up. George Foreman’s heavyweight legacy lives on in this special Mustang – it packs a punch all its own. Bid with confidence on this sharp, exclusive pony car.
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