[Swish]

Well, it is the end of an era. MY 88 Saleen #544 was stolen from my apartment complex on Saturday morning. The thieves must have done alot of watching as they came in right after I went to work, they came with a battery as it did not have one, and they brought brass balls with them to take it at about 9am from a packed parking lot. Unfortunately I did not get back from work til 7pm that evening and at that point, I'm sure the car is long gone.

This car had serious sentimental attachment to me, my father bought the car new and I inherited it back in 2005 when he passed away. I learned how to drive a stick on this car (and being on a rebuilt tranny, it shows), I even learned how to do a burnout/brake stance in this car. This was my baby and I'd been saving a little bit of money, til the market crashed, to have her repainted and replace some tired parts. It was a rare combination too with the Red on Red hatchback, a sunroof, 3.55's, and the stick. According to Saleen in 2005 it was one of only 12 Saleens with the red gut and the only one with the sunroof. Obviously with the new red interiors, I'm sure that number has changed.

Either way, I just needed to share my pain somewhere. Hopefully one day in the future I'll be able to get another one, someday.

[baine21225]

this is the most depressing thing i have read in a while, i hope they guys who did it wrap themselves around a tree (not in your car of course) if they knew it did not have a battery don't you think it would have to be someone that knew you?

[Mistertribal]

Sorry for your loss bro...hope the cops find it and get it back to you in good shape...

[Mistertribal]

Originally Posted by baine21225 this is the most depressing thing i have read in a while, i hope they guys who did it wrap themselves around a tree (not in your car of course) if they knew it did not have a battery don't you think it would have to be someone that knew you?

+1

[AMmuslGT]

im sorry to hear that bro. hopefully someone spots it somewhere and you get it back. i would if i came out and my car was gone.

[PapaSmurf]

I really hope it shows up or they are able to find it for you man. That is absolutely terrible and i cant imagine what it would be like to go through. I hate thieves. Good luck

On another note you ever thought you might be on the show Overhaulin: jk

[baine21225]

Originally Posted by PapaSmurf On another note you ever thought you might be on the show Overhaulin: jk

i wish

[Smirnoff]

holy crap that sucks giant floppy donkey dick

[Swish]

I appreciate the sentiments guys. I do feel its someone that either lives in my apartment complex or did live here. These people had to have known the car, known my habits, and known when it was safe to get it.

I did think of overhaulin, or actually a friend of mine mentioned that, but the main problem with that is....Do they still make that show? I haven't seen a new one in a while. Also, in the show the "cops" actually talk to the victim. I've been calling and visiting the police station since the day after the report, Saturday, and I still have not been able to find this mystery detective. Yaaay!

Here's to being hopeful!

[Mustangshar]

Originally Posted by baine21225 this is the most depressing thing i have read in a while, i hope they guys who did it wrap themselves around a tree (not in your car of course) if they knew it did not have a battery don't you think it would have to be someone that knew you?

Holy SHIT! This is horrible!

[01cobra_racer]

im really sorry man about the car.....i use to live in a apartment complex and that was my fear everyday

[Mlx50man]

dude i cant even imagine it, if i found them and they stole my car, they better hope to god i never catch them. lol i feel your pain.

[FASN8N]

Originally Posted by Swish Well, it is the end of an era. MY 88 Saleen #544 was stolen from my apartment complex on Saturday morning. The thieves must have done alot of watching as they came in right after I went to work, they came with a battery as it did not have one, and they brought brass balls with them to take it at about 9am from a packed parking lot. Unfortunately I did not get back from work til 7pm that evening and at that point, I'm sure the car is long gone. This car had serious sentimental attachment to me, my father bought the car new and I inherited it back in 2005 when he passed away. I learned how to drive a stick on this car (and being on a rebuilt tranny, it shows), I even learned how to do a burnout/brake stance in this car. This was my baby and I'd been saving a little bit of money, til the market crashed, to have her repainted and replace some tired parts. It was a rare combination too with the Red on Red hatchback, a sunroof, 3.55's, and the stick. According to Saleen in 2005 it was one of only 12 Saleens with the red gut and the only one with the sunroof. Obviously with the new red interiors, I'm sure that number has changed. Either way, I just needed to share my pain somewhere. Hopefully one day in the future I'll be able to get another one, someday.

Swish,

I am sorry to hear about someone stealing your Saleen. I hope the car is returned to you in good condition and the theives have the book thrown at them!

It sounds like you own a rare car, I am not sure that I have ever seen a red Flofit interior.

I have posted this on the Saleen Club of America (SCOA) site for everyone to watch for the car and/or parts that may pop up for sale.

Please feel free to post more pictures or give information that would help identify your car in my post below!

Bart
SCOA Southeast Region Director
89-0656
01 Z06

[FASN8N]

Here is the link, the site would not allow me to post a link in my reply

Saleen Club of America SCOA Talk • View topic - WATCH FOR STOLEN SALEEN 88-544!

[Swish]

Thanks Bart, I appreciate your spreading the word. I have been calling local parts stores, performance shops, junkards just trying to get anyone I can to keep an eye out for it.

Yeah, When I spoke to Liz at Saleen a few years back, she told me it was only one of 12 ever made with red interior and only 6 were made that year with the red flofit. The other ones were 94s and 95s, so I don't think it was flofit anymore then. I absolutely loved that interior. The car was just perfect for me and the guys that took it, better hope that I never find them.

[88-gt-t-top]

I'm really sorry to hear about this... I truly know how you feel, my shit wasn't stolen but my dad passed in Jan and we were building my car together. I'm real sorry for both of your losses.

[scspeedster]

Sorry to hear about your Saleen - we have posted on our forum and will send out an alert to other forums.

[p-351]

It was bad enought when my 90GT was broken into back in 95----let alone lose a car that you have that kind of attachment to! I hope the bastards get caught and put in "federal pound-me-in-the-ass penitentiary "!!!

Where did this happen? No matter where I'm at I'll keep an eye open, but this way we have an idea of where the car might be.

[FASN8N]

Originally Posted by Swish Thanks Bart, I appreciate your spreading the word. I have been calling local parts stores, performance shops, junkards just trying to get anyone I can to keep an eye out for it. Yeah, When I spoke to Liz at Saleen a few years back, she told me it was only one of 12 ever made with red interior and only 6 were made that year with the red flofit. The other ones were 94s and 95s, so I don't think it was flofit anymore then. I absolutely loved that interior. The car was just perfect for me and the guys that took it, better hope that I never find them.

Swish,

We need more info:
Location
VIN
etc

There is a momo wheel for an 88 Saleen on the Bay and I hope it is not yours

eBay Motors: Rare Saleen Momo Mustang Steering Wheel Italy 88 89 90 (item 220391566340 end time Apr-11-09 17:24:53 PDT)

Bart
SCOA Southeast Region Director
89-0656
01 Z06

[Swish]

Hey guys,


I am trying to get some more information from the guy on Ebay, although mine didn't have a rip in it, that could have always happened through the process of getting the car. I figure he would have had more parts for sale if that is the guy, but time will tell.

Here is some more information:

Location: Cranston, RI
VIN: 1FABP41E6JF264382
Miles: Approx 67k
PD: Cranston Police Department: Det. John Ryan - 401-942-2211 x.5066
It did not have the ID number on the front bumper anymore
The spoiler had a crack right along the edge of it
The Pass side exhaust tip had melted into the edge of the cutout in rear valance
The Driver headlight was severly rusted and nonfunctional
Small scuff on pass side of front bumper, right by the start of stripping below headlight
It did not have the center caps on the wheels
The pass seat was not aligned properly and had somewhat of a lean to it.
Black marks in the lower rear glass where an amplifier I once had rubbed against the glass.
The rear hatch did not stay open, the struts were shot.
It had Koni Yellow series installed, not the original Monroe system
It also had a brighter red pinstriping

That is about all of the particulars I could think of that would distinguish it from the rest.