2008 Ford Mustang Saleen Sterling Edition #1 Car Of 25 2008 Ford Saleen Sterling SA-25 GT Premium #1 Of Only 25 Ever Built Only 1. 52 Miles #1 of 25 built 620 Horsepower This Is Your Chance To Own A True Piece Of American Muscle Car History. This 2008 Ford Saleen Sterling Is The Actual #1 First Car Built In A Run Of Only 25. This One Is THE TRUE ORIGINAL SALEEN STERLING!!! According To Steve Saleen - Of The 25 Built. 6 Have Been Destroyed. 9 Were Sent Overseas (mostly to the middle east). and 2 Are Now In The Mustang Museum. That Leaves Only 8 Of These Beauties Roaming The American Classic Muscle Car Landscape. Well. One Of Those 8 Is Right Here At PM Standley Motorcars - An American Tradition Since 1944!!! And Not Only One Of Those 8. But THE ONE!!! That's Right. The #1 Car. Don't Miss Your Chance - This Is The Rarest Of Finds!!! The ultimate Mustang. to many. is a Saleen. More power. more attitude. and more exclusivity. If that sounds like a great investment. it is. Special edition. Saleen-built cars hold their values much better than standard Mustangs. If you're looking for the best of the best. the top dog in the Saleen chain. it's here: This is the umber 1 car of a mere 25. 2008 Saleen S302E Sterling Edition. 620 Horsepower. a complete. exclusive-color repaint with painted stripes. a bespoke interior and wheelset. and even a 16 ounce sterling silver commemorative plaque on the dash. The odometer shows only 1452 miles. there are no stories or issues. and the car is perfect. Sterlings originally sold for $100. 00 and up. and after the original sale. the value often topped $150. 00. Twenty five years ago. Steve Saleen realized he could do a better job building high performance cars than could a major manufacturer. Then. as now. he utilized the Ford Mustang as a starting point before tweaking the suspension and adding in power. The finished vehicles are not simple bolt-on “tuner” models--Saleen is a licensed small volume manufacturer of vehicles. and a Saleen’s title reflects this. Every five years Saleen has released a commemorative edition for their anniversary which showcases the best technology available for the Mustang chassis. This time around. the 25th (sterling) anniversary. the ante’s been raised to an underrated 620 horsepower. wrapped in special paint with a unique interior and wheelset. Appropriately. this rocket ship’s been named the Saleen Automotive SA-25 Sterling Edition with a production run of only 25 copies--how’s that for exclusivity?Here’s the press release from Saleen:The phrase “Saving the best for last” just got an exclamation point. Just when it appeared all the North American International Auto Show reveals were complete. Saleen Automotive unveiled its 25th Anniversary Sterling Edition Ford Mustang. “At Saleen. automotive passion is more than a catch phrase. it is a lifestyle. rdquo; said Saleen General Manager. Marques McCammon. “Showcasing our Sterling Edition Ford Mustang at today’s Sterling VIP Preview is a demonstration of the things that reflect the way our buyers live. They have a high sense of style. a love for all things performance and an affinity for the exclusive. That is the very theme of the VIP Preview event. ” The Sterling VIP Preview was a night full of announcements from Saleen. Among the more significant was the announced move of the Saleen World Headquarters from Irvine. California to Troy. Michigan. “This is a strategic move for the company. rdquo; said Saleen CEO. Paul Wilbur. “Our Troy facility has one of the most sophisticated low volume paint facilities in North America. When you combine that with the phenomenal automotive talent pool that is available in Michigan. it is a natural step. ” The executive stated that Saleen will maintain an advanced engineering and administrative staff in the “Golden State” to support ongoing operations. but vision would be driven from Detroit. No night with Saleen is complete without product and the Sterling VIP Preview was no exception. To commemorate 25 years of producing high performance specialty vehicles. Saleen unveiled the Sterling Edition S302E. This 25 unit limited edition version of the Saleen flagship car will deliver the patented blend of Saleen style. performance and exclusivity that can only be rivaled by Saleen’s own S7. “The Sterling Edition S302E is the cream of the crop. rdquo; said Saleen General Manger. Marques McCammon. “Saleen is about details and we left none to chance when we created this car. From the hand painted graphics. to the 16 oz genuine sterling silver serialized dash plaque. this car has it all. This is the very definition of a 100-point car. ”Exterior: Each badge is brushed billet. milled with the 25th Anniversary wreath. The car rides on unique 20 inch forged aluminum alloy wheels with a state of the art DurabrightTM corrosion resistant coating. The hand painted gunsight exterior accent aims your attention from the rear of the car to the 25th Anniversary wreath that adorns the hood. The Saleen engineered front carbon wind splitter and rear air diffuser was designed to enhance the aerodynamics of the vehicle. The vehicles sub 4 second 0-60 performance is arrested by massive 15 inch cross drilled vented rotors that are also unique to the “Sterling Edition”. The interior of the car is wrapped in luxurious black Alcantara and leather. with silver accent stitching on the door inserts. dash and center console. To commemorate the 25th anniversary. a genuine sterling silver serialized medallion adorns the instrument panel. To insure that the driver can always stay connected. it includes a navigation system and iPod connector. The car’s 620 horses are called into action at the simple push of a button by virtue of the console mounted push button starter. offered for the first time on an E car in this special edition model. ABOUT SALEENSince the company’s inception in 1984. Saleen has produced over 12. 00 complete and EPA certified vehicles. more than any other specialty automobile manufacturer. In addition. Saleen has equipped more than 600. 00 vehicles worldwide. further emphasizing their capabilities and commitment to excellence. A nine-time Manufacturers’ Champion in GT sports car racing. Saleen manufactured the American super car--the Saleen S7. as well as the S281 Mustang. S331 Sport Truck and the Saleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang. Saleen’s manufacturing facilities are located in Troy. Michigan. The Michigan facility has just completed all paint and assembly of the Ford GT as a special project for Ford Motor Company and currently is providing paint and subassembly for the Dodge Viper SRT-10. For more information. visit www. saleen. com. Engine302 CID (5. 0L) Modular. 3-Value SOHC V8620 HP @ 6300 RPM600 lb-ft TQ @ 4400 RPM39 lb/hr Fuel Injectors3. 554" x 3. 800" Bore & StrokePort Matched Series VI Integrated Twin-Screw Supercharger. Heavy Duty Upgraded. Dual-Stage Water-to-Air Intercooler System Saleen Cold Air Induction with Hi-Flow MAF. & Conical Filter Forged Aluminum Pistons Forged Steel Connecting Rods Forged Steel Crankshaft 5-Axis CNC Ported Aluminum Cylinder Heads Performance Camshaft Aluminum Dual-Core Radiator & High-Flow Cooling System PowerFlash™ Performance Calibration 2. 5" Stainless Steel Center Exhaust SystemDrive train Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual TransmissionHigh Performance Clutch3. 73:1 MaxGrip™ Speed-Sensitive LSDRacecraft Suspension-Sport-Tuned Coil Springs-(F/R) Sway Bars. 1. 38" with HD Bushings (F). 0. 79" (R) Front Struts (N2). Rear Shocks (N2) Watts Linkage Rear SuspensionBraking SystemPower Assisted 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS15" Slotted & Vented Front Disc Brake System with 6-Piston Calipers11. 8" Slotted & Vented Rear Disc Brake SystemWheels & TiresCustom. Forged 5-Spoke One-Piece Wheels 20" x 9" (F). 20" x 10"Ultra High Performance Pirelli P-Zero Tires Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemInteriorPush-Button Electronic StartLeather Performance Driving Seats with Alcantara Inserts. Contrast Stitching6-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat & Power Lumbar6-Gauge Instrument Cluster with 200 MPH Speedometer & MyColor FeatureTwin-Gauge Pod with Boost & Air TemperatureChrome Dash Vent BezelsSterling Silver Serialized PlaqueLeather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with BadgeLeather-Wrapped Billet Shift Knob & Short-Throw ShifterPerformance Driving Pedals with Driver Foot BraceSaleen Floor Mats & Aluminum Door Sill PlatesSaleen Key FobOne-Touch Up/Down Power WindowRockford Fosgate "Punch" Sound System Navigation System iPod Docking Station Two Power Outlets Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers Rear Window Defroster Air Conditioning Dual Power Side-View Mirrors BodyExterior Aluminum Hood with Heat Ventilation BulletSterling Anniversary Fender BadgesInjection Molded Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) Front & Rear FasciasFront Carbon Fiber SplitterFront Grille High Intensity Discharge (HID) HeadlightsInjection Molded TPO Side Skirts & Door CladdingIntegrated Front Turn SignalsRear Carbon Fiber DiffuserRear Center Body Panel Rear Spoiler & End CapsRear Wing Quarter Window Trim SaleenWindshield Graphic SerializedEngine Bay Plaque SerializedFront Bumper Championship Wreath GraphicSafetyDual-Stage AirbagsDriver's Seat Position Sensor Crash Severity SensorLower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH) Safety SeatsRemote Keyless & Illuminated Entry System3-Point Safety Belts for All Seating PositionsSide-Impact Door BeamsThis is the best looking. fastest Mustang-based production car. ever. Stunning in silver-on silver with amazing wheels. a very cool interior and power enough to force a foot-wide grin onto your face. this Sterling does it all. PM Standley Motorcars - An American Tradition Since 1944