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A 1995 Ford Mustang Saleen S351 Supercharged convertible once owned by professional boxer George Foreman recently auctioned online for $57,000. Some might think that’s a little too hot for that kind of pony car, but the fact it was in the possession of a bonafide celebrity likely had a positive influence on the top bid.
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According to the listing on Bring A Trailer, the Ford originally was a press vehicle used by Saleen. However, Foreman later bought it, lovingly caring for the Canary Yellow over black ride until fairly recently.
Just a glance would tell even a regular person this is no plain Jane Mustang. After all, the body color Speedster hard tonneau cover along with exclusive Saleen body components and graphics sets this apart from others. Plus, it features yellow magnesium wheels and Recaro front seats.
While the Saleen S351 bears the telltale cosmetic modifications which set it apart from a regular S95 Mustang, it’s what’s under the hood that makes it really exciting. There you’ll find a 5.8-liter V8 with a Vortech supercharger, plus the R Code 500 horsepower package, a hot combination for the mid-90s.
Mated to that is a five-speed Tremec TR-3550 manual transmission for even more fun. In the rear is a 3.27:1 differential, helping this pony to hook up and go. A Racecraft suspension helps enhance handling in this 90s performance machine.
The winner of the auction not only gets a Saleen Mustang owned by none other than George Foreman but also the Ford and Saleen window sticker, purchase documents, press photos of the car, literature from the manufacturer, and the original Texas title in Foreman’s name.
This is the type of car you can take to shows or put in a museum and really impress people, proving that celebrity ownership can, in at least some cases, increase a vehicle’s value.
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