My story: 85-0128

[toddc]

I thought you may be interested in this. I Purchased 85 128 in 1989 from the original owner. Crazy documented every receipt etc. Red Gray. I was in a minor accident in 1992 or 1993 and didnt have the money to fix the car. it was just a fender and bumper cover. I sold it to a friend for $3500.00 in 1994. My Son is 13 and has made a lot of money cutting grass the past two summers. My buddy called me and asked if I wanted the car back, and I said no I had too many project, but my son was excited and bought it from him. In past decade or two a few parts were lost but all the important ones are there including a brand new front 3 piece ground effect I bought for the car. The car has the rear pieces, the wheels are mint, It has a factory Cal Custom alarm perfect interior etc. The only things that are not original are the rear which I replaced with an 8.8 / 373 when I sent the ring gear through the rear end cover drag racing in 1990, and one of the side ground effects are urethane, though it was like that when I got it. Not sure if this is correct or not. I also replaced the Radio and sold the original. I am missing the front plexiglass headlight covers. These were strange I remember they had little twist locking things. I also can not find the fiberglass antenna. but once I get those items (or my son gets them) The front end was primed and cut in 18 years ago ready to bolt on. It is really ready to paint. Anyway I thought it was a cool story of a 85 Saleen.

[Dave]

Hi and welcome to THE Saleen Forums @ SOEC.org! Your son sounds to have a great vehicle.

The 1984-86 Saleen rocker panels were fiberglass. They also have a difference in shape from the 1987-93 version.

Saleen used both velcro and snap headlight covers in 1985. The snap covers were produced by GTS and are still available (last we knew).

Some have said that a plastic antenna from a 3rd generation Camaro is a close replacement to what Saleen Autosport offered.

[tomswheels]

Sounds like a great re-purchase, I'd love to see some pics, even in it's present state!

[toddc]

my son is super excited. He pulled the interior out of it. Cleaned everything and pressure washed the carpet and mats. The original carpet looks 99% now. Gotta get a dash pad, a lock switch and a double power window cover. Then the interior will be 100%

[Greg Wackett]

Great story, when you guys get it done we need to get together since you are only about an hour from me. I would love to see the car.

[toddc]

Thanks! its a cool car, I loved it though I got a lot of tickets at 22 23!

[yellow93]

Great story. Just a piece of advice, but if your young son will be daily driving the car, save the 3 piece front spoiler for later. Mount an '86 piece. We all know the things we did as late teenagers and early 20 year olds.