The seller claims this is a one-of-one Saleen S281 of the supercharged variety, and while production numbers for this model are certainly low, more impressive is the low mileage of just under 12,000. The S281 utilizes a “New Edge” version of the SN95 platform, which is a far bit more aggressive than the model that debuted in 1995. All that aside, this supercharged Mustang should be good for about 350 horsepower along with all of the other modifications Saleen built into these cars. They are certainly collectible, but sales results seem somewhat inconsistent at times. Find the Mustang here on eBay with bids to $25,100 and no reserve.

I’ve always been smitten with the earliest Saleen models from the Fox body years. Those, to me, represented peak 1980s tuner styling, and while the power outputs were largely left unchanged, the rest of the car made up for the standard horsepower rating. The later Saleens were definitely more of a total package, with the requisite suspension and bodywork enhancements but also big-time power upgrades under the hood. The S281 cars used a Roots-type supercharger and air-to-water intercooler to deliver 350 horsepower to the rear wheels, which in this case were rather flashy chrome five-spokes. Of course, the rear wing is pretty hard to miss as well.

The interiors were largely unchanged from the standard model, which always struck me as a let-down for someone paying a serious premium over a range-topping GT. Not even a Saleen steering wheel was offered and forget about Recaro seats. Now, much of this changed with the later-production models, but it did seem to become a theme with the SN95 cars that the interiors simply were not a focal point for the factory or aftermarket companies like Saleen. While this interior is pretty much mint, I’m still surprised to see the stress cracks evident on the driver’s seat; hopefully, some leather dye and conditioning will take care of that issue.

Under the hood is nicely presented with plenty of Saleen branding to let you know this isn’t a standard-issue GT. The seller doesn’t provide much detail about service or maintenance history, but with such low mileage, there may not be much of a story to tell. The bidding is surprising to me as historically, there doesn’t seem to be much love for Saleens, and especially for SN95 cars. Car & Driver at the time even had some questions about the projected power output as the out-of-the-box performance didn’t seem to measure up with the numbers; however, top-speed and the sprint to 100 and 130 miles per hour were all much quicker in the S281.