Is this 1989 Saleen Mustang the GREATEST Ford Fox Body?
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- This 1989 Saleen Mustang is a time machine to the past. It is owned by the original owner with less then 13,000 miles on the odometer. Steve Saleen engineered these Mustangs to be track weapons! From suspension upgrades, chassis stiffening, and a ton of other changes. Find out all the details of the 1989 Saleen Mustang!
I had a #252 Saleen just like this in 2002. The best riding Mustang i've ever owned.
I wish I had it back.
I remember when that came out, that car was sick.
I like how it was lower than the regular GT and the ground effects/splitter was a little slimmer and I love the rear wing.
The only complaint I remember some people complaining that the seats were a little bit too hard but you could always buy different seats
It’s nice to see a car that old so well-kept, 3000 pounds for a Mustang is real light.
I totally agree with you Guy!
Ahh yes a true gem, best car you’ve reviewed in my opinion!!
5pointoh I’m so glad you loved this one! I know I do!😎👍🏻
Mustang to have in the 80's and 90's ,loved that car👌
I am so glad that I could share it with you!
How can people not like these cars 🤔
Awesome like always guys 👏
I know right? It drives me nuts!
Sammy Rodrz non car people don’t like the foxbody. The car is an icon
Love the video. Saleens are the pinnacle of a foxbody IMO. Beautiful car.
I totally agree with you Eddie! This one was a real time capsule!
The fox body mustang is what made want to own a mustang. Good review .
Rod Ameche that is so true for so many! Thanks for the compliment!
I was thinking the whole time “I hope he starts it, oh I hope he starts it” what a beautiful sound that comes from those.
I am so glad I made your wish happen! This is such a wonderful Saleen!
Absolutely love it my first was a 91 notchback that I completely redid and came out beautiful my friend had a 1986 Mercury Capri 5.0 that my dad who was a mechanic his whole life rebuilt the engine on and then put a Paxton Supercharger on it THAT WAS A FAST CAR
Man, you are bringing back some memories for me!
Now that is a car that I have to add to my collection
Only one owner and just 13k miles!
You know I remember the Saleen Mustang, because I mentioned it earlier. The Mustang GT was nice, but overdone body panels made the 5.0L LX look more serious, functional, and with less cost. The Saleen took that and made it perfect. I always liked those Ronal R9 style wheels. You could always color key the spokes to match your tide, if you wanted to, and have the polished rim. The whale tail rear deck spoiler made the whole package look serious, but functional, and no nonsense, without being gaudy. The seats and Momo steering wheel made the interior perfect for that time, just like my 84 Buick GN had the nicest interior, even better than the GNX. I would have to day this Saleen Mustang was the best iteration of a facotory/tuner car from a reputable well known hot rod stable. Simple, basic old school performance, and a great condition example here in the video. Can you imagine if all these cars we liked were available in mint condition for a reasonable price today?
There are so many special cars from the mid to late 80's! They all bring back so many great memories!
Yeah the Saleen isn’t less overdone then a GT lol.
The car I fell in love with as a boy. This car was the epitome of cool.
Same here Robert!
More foxbody!!! Loved that these were all about performance and not the luxurious features. This is all about the driving experience and thrill, not watching a big screen play music!! Awesome Video Joe and Tom!! Crazy this wasn't even that long ago and it's almost a 10k subscribers difference. You and Toms work speaks louder than anything, great work guys!! See you on the next ride!!
I am so glad that you love fox body Mustangs. Even though I never owned one they have played such a big part of my life when I was in high school because all of my friends had them! I am so blessed and grateful for the awesome support that I have been getting on Raiti's Rides. Thank you for being a big part of it!
Thanks Joe......that's a gorgeous example of a Fox Mustang! Keep the speciality Mustang reviews coming.....I loved this one! :)
I am so glad that you liked this one! I must say that I am not surprised though! You know I have more Mustangs coming!
More Foxbody Mustangs! Great video!
Thank you Jay! I will try to round some up!
Well you already know my love for foxes. I had 2 milestones with mine this year. Its finally 25 years old, antique tags!! No inspection and can get away with the mods without the cops harassing me. And 2nd as of November 12 ive owned it 20 years. Built not bought.. lol great video, id love to have a 1992 saleen sc, they Came with a vortech supercharger. And my dream car a vibrant red 1993 cobra. Congratulations on 13k subs!!
Thank you so much for sharing your input! Oh I know how much you love Fox Body Mustangs! Thanks for your awesome support and the kind words!
I love the Foxbody. Reminds me of when I was a kid. My cousin owned an 89' GT. Oh and Vanilla Ice. haha!
Same here! I love your comment! Rolling in my 5.0 with my rag top down.....
so my hair could blow @@RaitisRides
@RED RUM as in Vanilla ice also had one.
I still have my 89 white on white convertible! I’m the original owner. Ice Ice Baby!
Great video Joe, this is one of the greatest, a time piece. A complete detailing inside and out, paint correction and protection and it's perfect.
Totally agree with you! It really is a time capsule!
Had a bout of nostalgia a few weeks ago and posted up my old vids of my 1989. Now viewing other Stang videos and yours is not helping me - the Saleen at the time was one of the most beautiful fox body at the time. Man, I miss my Mustang!! Thx for posting!
I remember racing 2 of these almost every morning in High School...lotta smiles indeed!
I’ll always love the Fox. The Mustangs I grew up on. I own a 14 GT right now and think the S197 is the best looking Mustang of all time but as a kid growing up in the 80’s these were always rad.
Raitis Rides this car Looks like the cop car named the Ford crown on the front. It really stands out and looks beautiful and very well cared. It also looks like a japanese sports car. I've been watching you more often, because you just inspire more and more people. Always thumbs up and subscribe!
I am so glad that you liked this one! I really appreciate you saying those wonderful things! Thank you for being so great!
This was always been my favorite iconic muscle car ever built
Joe it was a Dream Car back then and still is...
And that Sound... Sounded like 2 Chambered Flow masters. You know that Sound. Classic....
Love the vehicle. Its nice to see it remain unchanged from 1989. I like the Pioneer sound system that Saleen put in these.
I was always a fan of the Fox body..I never understood why too many were not.
That really confuses me as well! Especially one that is this great!
Love the look of these! And I completely dig the simple interiors
I totally agree with you Mike!
Absolutely, love the Fox it definitely has it's place in history.
AGREED!! Thanks for watching!
Love Saleen mustangs and the foxes even more. The super sexy foxes,lol. The SALEEN SSC's were the rarest and a handful were supercharged. The others were rated at 304 horsepower and they all had 17inch wheels
I totally remember remember that Saleen SSC! I want to track one of those down for a review!
The Saleen SA -10 was the rarest and most desired. The general public will never be able to afford them. Last one sold for $215k about 2 years ago
Unheard of this side of the pond, very understated, and very neat.
I am so glad that you enjoyed this one! I loved sharing it with you! Are you a fan of the 24 Hours of Le Mans?
@@RaitisRides Not really a motorsports fan so I'd only hear of the Saleen name on the main car news pages. And as I say, a name never mentioned over here. Definitely I'm more into road cars and have developed a liking for those trucks you review.
This is all good stuff to know! I will round up some more trucks for you!
Now that’s what I’m talking about now that’s a Mustang from back in my days wow 😮 she is beautiful 😎🏝🌴
Elvin R Inoa I knew you would like this one! It is a time capsule!
Awesome car from my days
I am so glad that you liked this one! It is totally amazing!
Yes. I owned #142 SSC Saleen. Great cars for the time they were built.
You have to miss that car!
Still have my SSC
I love Mustangs, Camaros, Firebirds, Corvettes, and Vipers. I also like the Japanese sports cars from the 90s. Pretty much anything that is affordable performance.
That car was the balls in 89. Was my dream car 👌
From 1993 to 1995 I owned 1988 Saleen #605 out of 708. Beat on it, autocrossed it, loved it. Traded it in for a 1991 GT because I am stupid.
Oh man I would miss that car so much!
Worked at McCarville Ford in Centereach NY during these years . We were a SVT/Saleen dealer . Met Steve a few times . In this configuration ....hatch black / gray silver stripes , 5 stars were certainly pretty . Here' the real deal . LX chassis gets shipped to them . Floor planned . Saleen conversion and shipping paid up front . Built by mexicans in a warehouse . Came in with the Racecraft suspension falling out , FloFit seats made of cardboard , Fake "modified" Hurst shifter that was like a soup spoon in a bowl of oatmeal , POS stereo with no reception , factory cassette was miles away , most ground effects falling off while on the truck and needed repainting .
This guy is smoking .
Sold many Cobras , SSC's etc . We would do Paxtons , Vortec's ,shifters and gears in house BTW .
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
Nice car and some interesting ones in the background
I am glad that you liked this one! We had one heck of a turn out for the Raiti's Rides celebration!
I own (still own) 89-152 white convertible (white exterior with white top) with smoke gray ford leather interior with 38,801 miles on the clock. Everything all original (except the top and tires) only my car came with all of the paperwork (temporary tag, bill of sell, warranty cards, small Saleen decals, the brochure of 89’ the one of four jackets that came with every purchase of a Saleen)
Only what separates mine from others is the one I have is a factory decal delete car. If you get all of the fox Saleen convertibles together, (from 87-93) mine is one of one (as stated by and with Saleen documentation)
Love that car, it’s a total different beast when driving versus my 89’ white with blue asc McLaren Mustang #51 with a 351 EFI
Great Vudei! More Saleens Pleeez! BTW your one Of the best out there, keep up the great work!
That is so awesome of you to say and I really appreciate you watching! Thank you for those wonderful words!
Blast from the past... i owned 1992 5.0 gt loved the car different era...
It brings back so many great memories! You ever miss her?
I remember Honda Crx's back in the day. I loved the yellow ones.
amill1563 oh heck yes! Honda’s CRZ was a disappointing effort!
My favorite body style
It really is a great looking car! Thanks for watching!
What a nice old school mustang...
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
The best fox body ever!!
engine looks stock but sounds like it's got mufflers or a performance h-pipe? you're right on the mark emphasizing the Saleen 'racecraft' suspension and the most Famous wing in Mustang history. great example and review!
Thank you so much for your compliments! This Saleen is a real gem! You are correct about the h-pipe. In showroom stock rules you can't modify really much of anything under the hood but you can modify the exhaust to a certain point!
The generation of Mustang which prob drew me to the Ford Mustang was the SVT Cobra R of the early 2000s.
But the iconic car imo was the the Ford Cosworth Escort with the iconic whale tail and that strong 2L Inline 4 built by Cosworth which is around the same era of the late 1980s to 1990s.
It will be amazing if you can find a Escort in the US. Only a handful was imported to the US.
I would love to track one of those down! Thanks for sharing your awesome knowledge!
THANKS FOR FEATURING A VINTAGE SALEEN! S351 NEXT???
I owned many awesome Saleens. My favorite was my 1995 S-351 R-Code Saleen. Factory vortec!
You are so very lucky!
I also like the look of the white Saleen's
Great review as always but I had an 89 SSC the only saline with different graphics it was only available in a white with yellow and gray stripes and gray body side molding came with no back seats gray and yellow and white leather interior roll cage that car was awesome I should have kept it I put a Paxton on it it was an animal
Oh man I wish you still had that!
Saleen foxbody is my dream car
I have always wanted a fox body
You forgot about the subframe connecters and the seats wete made by Flowfit
The fox body was Also the lightest mustang in history at 3200lbs the fox body will be the mustang I use for my platform and I'm adding the magniride suspension out of the GT350 its going to be for both the drag and and the road course the ultimate mustang under the hood will be the Triton v10 supercharged I'm tempted to put 2800hp in it and its street legal I cant wait for start work on it itll take a while to complete but itll be worth it
kirby vanduzer that is going to be a very interesting build!
@@RaitisRides indeed I contacted my friend that I needed help from hes agreed to help me I'm gonna be learning mechanics at the same time of building it him and his dad are the best mechanics I know who better to teach me on the fly I've got a friend with a hellcat and hes gonna freak when he sees this thing is double trouble both fast on the drag and and incredibly fast around the road course I'm calling it the hellfox perfect name for a real beast
Very cool! Keep me in the loop!
@@RaitisRides definitely one of my friends works at a road course not too far away from where I live perfect place to test its handling and in Gainesville not to far away we have a drag strip yes I live in Florida another perfect place to test its speed cant wait to beast it off
I am not to far from Gainsville! Once this project is under way I would live to come up and review it!
My 79 notch is on this list. 1979 2300 turbo 4 speed. Light heavy weight.
Awesome ride
Thanks Dana for letting me share it with you!
Yes, agree ... owned an `88 for 18 years until I just got tired of looking at it in my garage. It had 9331 miles on when I sold it and was $25999 new. Great cars, but they were overrated as far as straight line performance since they carried the same 5.0L engine as the rest of the GT/LX Mustang line, yet also the weight of the extra body cladding and suspension components. On the track, they were much better, but still a compromise. The "Racecraft" suspension was not exactly like having Koni's, but they served the purpose for what Steve needed to market the car after. What helped the most perhaps was the disc brake setup from the already defunct SVO Mustang.
I appreciate you sharing your input and perspective! Thank you so much for watching!!
Dream car
You have good taste!
The Saleens are very nice but to say their the greatest foxbody ever made, No..... Every Foxbody is the greatest made. A saleen is just one just like the other but with a different type of wing, ground effects, white face guages, road coarse type suspension and depending on what year the Intake, MAF etc etc was a little different. These are available bolt ons that can be added to any hatchback. Some think their Coupes are the best that was made and others believe their McLaren 2seaters were and Hell lets not forget about the SAAC or even the Cobra R. My opinion every single Fox that came off the assembly line was the GREATEST made 👍👍👍 But, Saleens are nice though and I always loved the Saleen Wings on a hatchback with a Cowl Hood and some Weld Draglite big-n-littles, it's just a look that always appealed to me......
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate that!
@@RaitisRides Your very welcome my friend and Thank you for doing a video on the Foxbody Saleen and I enjoyed watching it very much 👍👍👍
Hey Joe! love it another great mustang you can have a lot of fun with. Did Saleen ever do any work on notch backs? Great video Tom!
I am so glad that you liked this one David! That is one thing Saleen never had a notch back model. They are lighter then the hatchback but the aero was off on it. Thanks again for taking the time to watch!
They made notchbacks indeed, very rare of course.
@@RaitisRides they did make a few. You can find them on youtube if you search hard enough! Just type in Saleen coupe and they are right there!
I would give my kidney for this car .
I know exactly how you feel!
Love the video. One thing make sure you start the car warm it up rev it a little at do a driving part u driving or passenger. More saleen videos with different years like the 94 to 99 saleen s351r
I thought those were gorgeous back in the day! Would have loved to own one.
Same here Doug! This one is in perfect shape!
i never knew u review old cars
On my too buy list I have all three foxes a GT a lx and a cobra next is a Saleen. In high school if you had a Saleen nothing for the most part was fucking with you. I have to buy one before there a 100grand.
That would be a fox body dream garage!
"Almost 13k subscribers?" Is there a crack in the Space/Time Continuum? lol Seems just like yesterday. :-) That ain't no wing, it's a Whale Tail! But you know what, it works aesthetically and of course on the track as well I'm sure. What are the controls mounted on the steering wheel? As you know, I'm not a Ford guy,. Are you specifically uploading these videos to swing me over to the Dark Side? lol This is a cool ride. In closing, Saleen is currently not doing a current day upgrade to any cars? If not, when was the last year you could buy a Saleen Mustang? Save the Wave.
Sure he is I believe I saw a S550 Saleen Mustang
This Saleen is a time capsule! Such low miles and all original! I am so glad you are liking these Mustangs! lol The controls on the steering wheel are for the cruise control. 2010 was one of the last of the real Saleens. Saleen lost the right to his nam and started building cars under SMS. Have you ever heard of a Saleen S7?
Was it produced by Saleen or Revstone?
@@RaitisRides saleen
@@RaitisRides www.mustangandfords.com/news/1503-750-hp-black-label-2015-saleen-mustang-unveiled/
If only all Mustangs had the same suspension there would be so many less victims at car shows LOL
I think it's more like the driver mod! ;-)
Love Saleen gotta add one to my collection before there big bucks and I will not sell my 93cobra for the Saleen lol just have both but I been looking and I can't find many mint like that car.A Saleen would complete my foxbody collection lol I have a deep emerald green 92 lx a 87 T Top red gt and of course my 93 cobra the Saleen would complete the set but I am not giving up on finding one there out there and I will find one
I totally feel the same way! This one was a 1 owner with 13,000 miles.
The Flofit seats are truly impossible to re cover if the seat material is toast.
Thanks for that heads up Rick.
I want one
I think they had five lug wheels too. Vs four for the gt.
You are spot on! Thanks for watching!
I don't know, but i love it!
Imagine if you can find a S7 Saleen to review that would bonkers, s/o to the camera man tho
I want to track one down! Stay tuned! Thanks for showing Tom the love!
what. a. treat.
no on throttle???!
4/27/91 - Purchased a 1989” Mustang Gt ….. by September it looked like a Saleen with 427hp 🍷 not exactly like this 5.0 he’s reviewing butt Similar 🔜 Should have a Black Label Saleen Parked in my Garage 🏆
My ex had a mustang there nice cars the was back yearly 90 when guys had the bad boy sticker on back window of there cars
Great car
Can you do one on the montecarlo and the cutlass supreme 1977 models?
I will try to track those down for you! Stay tuned!
🇺🇸 outstanding
I am so glad that you liked this one and that I could share it with you!
Anyone seen a notchback Saleen Mustang in person?
I have never seen one. I don't think he made one.
@@RaitisRides Only very few was made, but I have never seen one in person. Super rear.
Could you make a review of the Infiniti Q50 please.
I need to track one down! I will keep on it!
Also remember destroying a lot of blocks The Windsor did not like anything over 400 horsepower it would crack the right in half and unless you got a motorsport block
That is so very true! I remember having that happen with a lot of my buddies!
I miss my '87 GT! 😥
2 years ago you hit 10k
Front of seat flips forward for comfort
To answer the question in the title no. The 1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is probably the best
There was also on the 169 of those cars made in 89 that was a one year only SSC it was over 30 grand that was big money when a Mustang GT was only $ $16,600 add a stock Mustang a little better than Escort GT at least you got four-wheel just brakes on the Saleen the Mustang you got disc and drums that made no sense
That is mind blowing! I would love to pick your brain on more of these details!
Friend please go back to doing bigger cars 👍🏽would like too see more luxury and exotic 🔥
Mike Mccoy you got it! I have a McLaren 570s Spyder coming soon! Stay tuned!
Beautiful car, but i gotta go with the 93 Cobra R.
Same here!
Thumbs up Raiti
Thanks for your great support! Are you a fan of the Saleen Mustangs?
yes I am Raiti,and the Cobra.
I knew there was a reason liked you! ;-)
No Raiti its the other way around...lol
That is really cool of you to say!
What a rare beauity
Ryan Montgomery this was such a beautiful car!
@@RaitisRides yes it is.what surprised me why Ford hasn't made a newer mustang that weighs in at 3000lbs.i have a book I got for Christmas a few years back that tell me all about mustangs an different brands gt Shelby roush salewn etc
Ryan Montgomery that is such a great point! If you park a Fox Body next to a new Mustang the size differences are nuts!
@@RaitisRides yea it is .I still think even in the size difference it could be 3000lbs or less,McLaren are bigger wider car there like 2800lbs if they can do it Ford Chevy Dodge etc can do it
That is so very true!
What would be an awesome segment is the sleepers of the 80s and 90s AKA 87 Dodge Omni glhs Shelby Edition charger glhs Sprint RT intercooled Turbo 5 speed 87 Grand National 87 GNX SLP formula the 305 tuned Port stick shift no radio no AC aluminum driveshaft 342 posi traction 88 an 89 Iroc Z 305 6-speed manual no air no radio driveshaft positraction rear end 89 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo Cyclone typhoon let's not forget the s h o Taurus with a standard six-speed transmission until 91 when the automatic was an option and the automatic put out 10 more horsepower to make up for the difference of a manual transmission Ford Thunderbird SC 5 speed manual Mustang SVO shame 2.3 they use the EcoBoost now if you knew how to tune one back then they were deadly fast not many people did
I like the way you are thinking! The only issue would be to track these cars down. The ones you have mentioned I have not seen in ages but I will keep looking!
Also the only place to get a Saleen was Bill Currie Ford back then you only have three major Ford dealerships in the Tampa Bay area Bill Currie Ford John Nottingham Ford and Ernie haire Ford you had to go to Bill Currie to buy the saline and they had it on a rack that was stainless steel with lights underneath and it looked like for stainless steel tube that it's at on and it showed the suspension it was badass actually the 85 and 86 is are more rare than the 8 on the 87 88 89 Etc in 89 they changed their sailing Wing to a two-piece looking Wing which I really didn't like but that car handled like it was on Rails at also came with disc brakes and it was 5 lug back then Forge Infinite Wisdom stop for lunch was fine enough for all the torque that that motor had it made over 300 foot pounds an 225 horse and I had no way to be a sin so good luck if it's rain it would always go sideways I made a lot of money street racing the fox body platform
Thank you for sharing some of that history! I really appreciate it!
I had one number 506
Oh man! I bet you have to miss her!
I would love to find 1988 asc McLaren mustang in mint condition
ace 1 it’s funny you say that because I’ve seen like 5 cream puffs go through Mecum this year!
Yes .. Hands down
James Torres totally agree with you’
I like the t-top as well ... Just a killer looking sled all pimped out.
I really appreciate you watching!
@@RaitisRides I'm all about it ... I'm not locked into anything but I am a Chevy guy .. Actually scratch that .. Type 1 Volkswagen is the beez kneez !!! Enjoying your channel and posts
That is so awesome and cool! You are came to the right place for variety!
U welcome 🙏🏻 bro 😎🏝🌴
So is it a 88 or 89 or they the same model ?
Is that car for sale
No because if it was I would be the first in line to buy it!