Saleen Rangers

[Darksyne]

In 1988 Saleen produced 27 Rangers. Three were Race Trucks and 24 were sport trucks. All sport trucks were white with blue trim except one that was blue.They came with a 2.9L and were all 5 speed's. They were all long bed's.

http://www.performanceautosport.com/detail.asp?car=5965

 

[DK27]

That's one of the ugliest vehicles I've ever seen but very cool at the same time! =)

 

[Darksyne]

That's one of the ugliest vehicles I've ever seen

LOL! That was my first thought also but had to share the Ranger history.

 

[ozzy85]

That grille would have to disappear.

 

[warhawk]

I would love to have one, the grill is kind of unattractive but I bet the truck is a regular hot rod. I think it's really neat. I wonder what the blue one is worth and what kind of engine work was done to warrant a 140mph speedometer, my old 87's only went up to 85mph.

 

[Ranger4banger97]

if i found one i'd buy it in a heart beat

 

[rangerracer738]

If they were going to call it a saleen, you would at least think a v8 swap would be in order.

 

[monkey19]

It is strange looking but I am oddly attracted to it!

 

[RobbieD]

Really interesting; thanks for posting this. Can't help but wonder what happened to these trucks, or where the survivors are. This one looks like it has a fairly recent tag; a much newer SUV is in the background of one of the shots; and a soft cover is seen in the engine bay photo. Looks like somebody's just keeping it put up, as in like an investment vehicle. Kind of ugly and pretty at the same time, but definitely a cool truck.

 

[ZMan]

Really interesting; thanks for posting this. Can't help but wonder what happened to these trucks, or where the survivors are. This one looks like it has a fairly recent tag; a much newer SUV is in the background of one of the shots; and a soft cover is seen in the engine bay photo. Looks like somebody's just keeping it put up, as in like an investment vehicle. Kind of ugly and pretty at the same time, but definitely a cool truck.

the reason its recent is because its for sale on that website he linked to.

 

[RobbieD]

Thanks, Zman; I didn't have time to check the link earlier. Asking price doesn't actually sound that bad, considering what it is, the condition and the mileage on it.

 

[samsonitesamsonite]

is there any way to buy an aftermarket saleen grill, I know you guys are knockin on it but I really like it

 

[stegomon]

nice but at that price i can build a bad ass ranger that is way better

 

[Zer0PSI]

I would love to have one, the grill is kind of unattractive but I bet the truck is a regular hot rod. I think it's really neat. I wonder what the blue one is worth and what kind of engine work was done to warrant a 140mph speedometer, my old 87's only went up to 85mph.

Goverment regulations in the 80's and early 90's mandated that all vehicles with production numbers over 60,000 had to have 85MPH speedos

 

[shorangerbird]

-i have been considering this truck, havent made up my mind yet......