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2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 4, 2025.

$19,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $18,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2005
Make and model
Saleen Mustang
Generation
Mustang S197
Version
Saleen Mustang
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1ZVFT82H255177336
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 62 comparable sales, 51% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$27,250 to $40,000
Median$33,875
Sales behind it62Likely

From 62 sales of the Saleen Mustang (Mustang S197) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $27,250 and $40,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 SuperchargedMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$46,000
2005 Ford Mustang Saleen CoupeMecum, Jan. 11, 2026MecumJan. 11, 2026$26,000
2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281SC Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2025$34,750
2005 Ford Mustang Saleen S281Mecum, Jan. 15, 2025MecumJan. 15, 2025$24,000
2006 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 Supercharged CoupeCars & Bids, July 10, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 10, 2026$14,250
2006 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN S281-SCBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$48,000
2006 FORD SALEEN S281-SCBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$34,000
2006 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 ConvertibleMecum, April 10, 2026MecumApril 10, 2026$31,000