Is the 1989 Saleen SSC Mustang the BEST Ford fox body to BUY?

This Saleen SSC Mustang was an unofficial 25th Anniversary Edition of the original pony car, and 250 were built. Under the hood is a 5.0L V8 that is pumping out 292HP & mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The exterior of the Saleen SSC features unique bodywork, wheels, and paint. On the inside the SSC theme caries throughout this 1 of just 169 hatchbacks produced. Is the 1989 Saleen SSC Mustang the BEST Ford fox body to BUY?
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Is the 1989 Saleen SSC Mustang the BEST Ford fox body to BUY?

[@antimatter_gt5003]

Joe I grew up in queens and that car ruled the streets for a long time the Saleen is still one of my dream cars

[@RaitisRides]

That is so cool man! I am so glad that i could bring it to you!

[@jonathanriolo2578]

Joe the way I remember this car long time ago this has to be one of the hottest classic old school car market on the planet

[@RaitisRides]

Big time brother!

[@adama047]

First time I've ever seen a Saleen that wasn't in a magazine! I was SO wanting you to be allowed for an on throttle with everything, so far! Lol, we wish! My 1st out of the showroom Fox body, was a late '81 notchback; canary yellow, (*sob*) inline 3.3l 1-bbl six, with a 3-speed automatic...(this one was a parental purchase, after they felt that I'd, 'had enough fun with that V-8 Hornet X hatchback')... thank you so much for bringing us this great video, Lori!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me bring it to you! I wish I could have taken it for some ON THROTTLE action. Maybe one day!

[@xoulmannn]

Between this, the Cobra R, & the Mclaren special, this is kinda hard 🤔

[@RaitisRides]

Very tough choice!

[@bardstables8909]

I've never been a fan of the fox body, but this review has brought back some fond memories. I had a 1984 Ford Ranger with that funky map light. I can't believe how much cars and trucks have changed from the era. From horsepower to interior, it's easy to see why vehicles are approaching that 100k dollar mark.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me help you bring back those great memories!

[@vincentrusso4514]

These Fox body Saleen Mustangs are going to be a future collectable!

[@RaitisRides]

Big time!

[@mat13174]

I would say they are already are. Low mileage fox body mustangs have been going up in value, especially special editions such as these

[@leemorgan6810]

I love you Sir, Great Content Sir , that was my first brand new car 1989 after 10 year of driving BEATER's !! Now I'm driving a 2020 GT500 because of you !!! I love you my two boy's love you Sir but my wife use to loves you, but she is a push over , ,,,, ha ha ha God Bless you Sir.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so amazing Lee! Thanks for letting me bring it to you!

[@trdrav4]

Lori probably fought Joe off not to bid on this...would be a great compliment to the GT350R in the garage. Those buttons are straight 80s Ford, my dad's Sable had the same ones.

[@blakerh]

The interior of 80s cars was so bad. The Grand National from back then was probably the worst. But I still wanted one back in the day.

[@RaitisRides]

She actually did!

[@RaitisRides]

I agree with you!

[@jeremiasgonzalez8442]

Dude you are a living ken doll of the 90:s your a trip great reviews as always god bless you and fam chi town love

[@YesSir34]

Love these mustangs! Thanks for taking the time to review one!

[@rico4you]

Joe that is one epic Mustang ...a 5.O litre Saleen SSC... a Vanilla Ice special!.... would sing / rap...🎶 Ice Ice Baby 🎶...damn remember racing 5.0's versus IROC-Z's... what times!...all action coming down in Toronto Little Italy area!

[@Ashly187]

When I was in high school from 1991 to 1995 I got a 1993 ford mustang cobra and it was red, I loved that car so much I eventually traded it for a 1996 Chevrolet impala SS which was huge mistake that I still regret to this day. I hope to find the same one I had in high school and if not hopefully by another one, it was such a cool car.

[@RaitisRides]

Yeah that was a huge mistake! You need to find that Musatng.

[@ritchierich420]

Here we go!! Menace to society the movie gave me my first glimpse of these and ever since I loved them. Easily choose one of those over a new 5.0

[@RaitisRides]

Nice man!

[@jpp9846]

Not sure if it's "the one" to buy, but it is one of the prettiest ones in my opinion.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@paulhudgins5120]

Sweet car Joe, it brings back memories, which I had 2 foxbodies, both hatchbacks, just love them, man it brings me back, just love these type videos, with a classic sweet car like this,well done.

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel Paul! Thanks for letting us share it with you!

[@josephpuzzo1]

My buddy had this car back in 1990 crazy its still cool 30 years later

[@aldomandovani]

Yeap I agree we need more of this there was some pretty cool 90s saleen ponys and what a better way to know them than Raitis Rides

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Aido! I will track them down for you.

[@bernieberroa]

I really love that generation, Thanks for sharing

[@tonyespinoza6973]

Absolute best one. Growing up owning one of these was one of our caviar dreams lol

[@NeoS281]

Great video! Love these Saleen Fox mustangs. Subscribed!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me bring it to you! I appreciate you joining the Raiti's Rides family!

[@jimmydeneus7109]

Congratulations to raiti rides 990,000k subscribers 💯

[@OG_FIVEO]

That's a gorgeous Fox Mustang. I've always loved the Saleen SSC. It was way ahead of it's time. Great review. 👍

[@LS1007]

Wow, a blast from the past. This would definitely be a Fox body lovers dream to own. I remember when the Ky. State Police used unmarked Fox body notchbacks. Thanks for sharing it Joe. Nicely done! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me bring it to you! FHP had plenty notch backs down here in Florida. I know from experience! LOL

[@LS1007]

@@RaitisRides Fortunately I don’t.😂

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Joe, May I just say a friend invented a product that completely eliminates the notorious rear bumper sag on Fox Body Mustangs. It's sold on Ebay. Thank you.

[@RaitisRides]

That is a really neat!

[@jaymorello4161]

Joe, I can’t believe you reviewed this car!!! I was just admiring it while watching Mecum! THANK YOU!!

[@ronaldhull8057]

My goodness you found the unicorn! I love me a fox body! Just made my day!🦄👍💖

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I could do that for you!

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it my bro keep up the work and I love the video lot

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Dominic for saying that and letting me share it with you!

[@daysofthen]

Thanks for the video. Takes me back to when I owned my 90 gt five speed! Those were the days! Ginsui knives lmao!

[@trbstang]

Love the fox body Saleens! That one is a particularly good one. I agree Joe, one of the top fox cars.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@peterhadfield9840]

Big fan of the Fox Joe! Thanks for sharing!

[@trev6818]

wow joe my fav mustang! i love that thing man thanks for the ride in it!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I could bring it to you!

[@wadesnider5218]

Great video. My first car was a 79 fox body mustang after I got my license in 1988. Had no power but i didn’t care. Miss that car. Should do more old school cars to review. Mix it up. Keep up the great work

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me bring it to you Wade! Will do man!

[@DenitoX7]

Great review Raiti, I enjoy your content very much 😎

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Jay! I am so glad that you are enjoying it!

[@thinkabout602]

Like the story on that Saleen but the bronze Olds in the background is a beauty. 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Good eyes!

[@jameshorton7496]

I had a bright red '89 GT. Super fun car to drive. Only 225 rated hp, but it had to be more than that.

[@SSaugaCriss]

Joe, awesome stories in this review. i think Shaq launched the Reebok pumps for the Magic. taking us back, thanks again!

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome and so very right!

[@blackfang04]

What an awesome, classic car.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one John!

[@jrrogersstang4696]

On throttle 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RaitisRides]

I would love to!

[@yes8032]

Awesome review there I’m enjoying it

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks George!

[@ronaldclarke8198]

I enjoyed the review. Also, Lori did a great job recording the content for this video.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Ronald! I am so glad that we could share it with you!

[@carculturenation2166]

This is the time to buy a fox especially a saleenor cobra R. The value is just going up even on a ordinary 5.0 mustang. It's a great light weight platform for swapping. So many have been wasted to LS swaps. But now the coyote is King and people are sticking turbo or supercharged coyotes in them and running 6s in the 1/4 mile with stock bottom end.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that! Prices are going up!

[@droogii1142]

Those old Fox bodies are epic. Great review.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right! I am so glad that you liked this one.

[@kenny-d3944]

Joe That's a Pretty Car my friend.. Thanks for the review ..

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you liked it Kenny! Thanks for being so supportive as always.

[@djmikey97]

Beautiful Car! Digging the Alpine and EQ!

[@langstonreese7077]

Another rare Saleen! Nice!

[@RaitisRides]

Big time!

[@imacarguy27]

The SSC also was the only fox that came with a 200moh speedo. The 4 cylinders only went to 85. The regular GT, LX and Cobra 5.0's went up to 140 and the SSP police car notchbacks went up to 160 in 1989-1993. And the SSP's from 92-93 came with million mile odometers.

[@TheCompton2010]

one of my favorite cars from the 80s

[@RaitisRides]

Same here for sure!

[@TheCompton2010]

@@RaitisRides and the 1990 ZR-1 with the 2nd key for full power :)

[@MH-so9oz]

The SSC is my favorite Saleen. I know there are faster ones, but it doesn't matter to me. I owned a '95 Cobra R years back and it was also a very cool car. I still prefer the SSC. Would love to buy one, but I know I'd never drive it as it's too special at this point. The survivors belong with collectors now, IMO.

[@dylantoussaintinnocent5920]

Wow great car amazing style very sportly 👌🏿

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this Stang!

[@mechmind]

Fantastic!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man!

[@mechmind]

@@RaitisRides I always watch the Mustang ones you do. I have a 2017 eco Grabber Blue. However I'm looking for the 2021 of the 5.0 Which I plan on buying soon.

[@charliesierra6919]

Love it but I would only add that I need the coupe. Like my 93' manual reef blue LX. Currently in resto-mode. Rock-on Joe, best auto reviews anywhere bar none!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Charlie for having my back! You have one amazing Stang!

[@charliesierra6919]

@@RaitisRides Thanks my brother. I also have a black 14' GT manual/Brembo package and I bang gears right beside you when I see you putting your 350 through its paces!

[@baohoaily]

What a beauty! The car is ok too.

[@twocoatsofwax6687]

Mecum auctions are so much fun. I hope circumstances permit you guys to go to the Chicago auction in October. Me and my dad go every year.

[@sopwithtv]

Really enjoyed the video. Two thumbs up. - Stephen Cox, Mecum Auctions co-host, NBCSN

[@RaitisRides]

Hi Stephen! Thank you so much for the compliment and taking the time to watch.

[@paulquon4495]

Thx Joe,🍺🍺👍🏻 this is probably as rare as the official pace car 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@RaitisRides]

More pare I think Paul.

[@maxxyboi7343]

This is funny, I actually sat in that same car the same day this video was made. How crazy is that

[@islandon22]

I owned a 1986 Mustang GT. I believe it was the 1st EFI Mustang GT. Actually, I liked it much more than my '69 Mach 1 428 CJ. And it was 1 sec to 60 slower. Unlike my old '69, it could handle and it could stop!!!😲

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about 1986! Do you ever miss it?

[@carolinanfc37]

86 Mustang GT with T-Tops ...my favorite Mustang. Hard to find one nowadays..

[@islandon22]

@@RaitisRides yessserrrie! I really missed it. I had the stick and it ran 0-60 in the mid 6's which was quite good for that time. The grey interior with red piping looked pretty swanky. The exterior wasn't anything to get excited about. But that growl from the tail pipes warmed the soul. I traded my beloved 72 Javelin/AMX 390 for that little red Stang, but I never looked back!

[@islandon22]

@@carolinanfc37 I think mine had a sun ROOF. Was that an option not offered in Canada, but only in the US? Not surprised. Canucks don't get too much open car weather up there!😆

[@carolinanfc37]

@@islandon22 My friend in high school had an all black 86 GT with T-Top in N. Carolina. Back then t-tops were options on cars in the 80's

[@kimojoseph8057]

This one ☝️ is a hell off a car 🚗 joe the color is awesome 👏 and the interior and those seats 💺 OMG 😮 with that magic stick and those short shifts boy o boy am digging this one give it up to Lori your team and you joe 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💪👊👊👊👊👊👊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊🚗🚗🚗🚗🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵😮😮😮😮☝️💺💺💺💺💺💺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RaitisRides]

I knew you would be all about this one.

[@mat13174]

Always love me a fox body Mustang of any type, but especially Saleens and 93 Cobras! Takes me back to my youth 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Same here man!

[@mat13174]

@@RaitisRides it’s always a good day for me when I see a fox getting some love! They are finally begging to receive their due!

[@alfonsomartinez3836]

Joe if you get a chance please review lx mustang ssp edition. My dad’s a retired cop from Texas. He would tell us how fast these mustang would zoom by them during car chases. No comparison my drive one of those boxed caprice patrol cars thanks

[@Tommy-hb5qn]

I absolutely hate fox body Mustangs. But a Saleen is awesome no matter what, and this is no exception. Love it.

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel Tommy!

[@anthonybaez52]

Nice one

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are enjoying this one.

[@lyndahammel9502]

I like the shape of this car. It would be just right if it had a sunroof. By 1985 I had to sell my Mustang for a mommie car aka Dodge Caravan.

[@RaitisRides]

Now that must a been a big change! I am so glad that you found yourself back in a Mustang.

[@sublimegt500]

A car isn't a car unless it's got a twinkie search light! 🤣 But seriously what a find! You would be hard pressed to find one of those all original in that condition. Truly a amazing collectable. Great job on the camera Lori! As always Joe I'll see you on the next ride!👍👍

[@RaitisRides]

I had a feeling you would like this one Matt! Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@dipren443]

Nah. These were rare and expensive when new and I’d wager most were snatched up by folks who took very good care of them. You don’t see them often (161 made), but when you do, they are in very good condition. Can’t say the same for the standard Saleen mustangs though.

[@anthonybaez52]

Looks classy

[@RaitisRides]

Big time!

[@chrismccullough5107]

Always liked the fox bodys

[@joskjj3625]

Man what a beauty

[@RaitisRides]

You have great taste!

[@joskjj3625]

@@RaitisRides oh man thanks joe keep up the amazing work👍

[@jerrodjnoles5361]

This reminds me go old school days racing up and down streets trying not to be late before bells ring

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel!

[@notchit3542]

Friend of mine had a real 89 Saleen SSC except it was supercharged. Not sure if the blower was add on or from Saleen.

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

Like Fox-bodies?! I’ll be starting my Coyote-swap series on my ‘92 SSP on my channel soon! Love Fox-bodies! Saleens and 1993 Cobras definitely command good money these days.

[@xrmerkur]

🐎🏁joe is the hardest working man in the business. quality content as alway📺

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that and letting me bring it to you!

[@xrmerkur]

@@RaitisRides always!

[@daveg9002]

Beautiful ssc saleen

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you like this one.

[@davedave2882]

I had one of these cars it was low miles and in very nice condition the interior was perfect and even signed by Steve Saleen the car was about 99% stock even the adjustable suspension still worked. I have the car for sale for a while and ended up selling it in the mid-20s these cars are way undervalued considering what they are this car has 292 horsepower which was way more then anything I can think of at the time and a two-seater with a 4 point roll cage pretty sweet and considering they only made 161 of these cars in my opinion they should be going around six figures

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that! I wish I could have bought it from you!

[@LeadfootLou]

Don’t know what to say about this one Joseph. If you love it, then we love it. “Love is blind” has never been more accurate. 😀 That rust colored car in the background wasn’t too shabby. It looks like an old Pontiac. Great review as always. Looking forward you on the Mecum telecast. 👀

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Louis!

[@LeadfootLou]

The car in the background turned out to be a Buick. It just sold for $42k.

[@christianhelgesen4176]

Can you do a vid on the new brz when it comes out great channel btw

[@RaitisRides]

Will do Christian! Thanks for the support!

[@mystictk4149]

I like these a lot.

[@RaitisRides]

You have great taste!

[@mystictk4149]

@@RaitisRides appreciate it and so do you :)

[@slowbrz7471]

Completely missed that when I was there. My favorite things there was the Suzuki Cappuccino and the Lamborghini tractor!

[@craigm2484]

That's love right there..

[@RaitisRides]

You have good taste!

[@whatsupryan]

I love my 01 Saleen but damn I kinda want the fox body now 🤤

[@281cobracar7]

I love my 89 Saleen but damn I would love to have a new edge Saleen. Lol

[@andrejivanovski6969]

Hey Joe! I wanna ask u a question...It's kinda weird but i wanna know if u are gonna do side by side utv's reviews some time in the future???🤔Btw that mustang fox body is my second dream car.Love it!❤🔥👌

[@RaitisRides]

I would love to do some side by side UTVs but I don't have access to them.

[@andrejivanovski6969]

@@RaitisRides That's ok man I'm still enjoying ur vids especially this one

[@MyName-mi8qr]

If you wanted to be more period correct for that year, it would have been a pull out headunit. As cheaply made as the Fox body Mustang was, it still has a classic look and this is coming from an S550 owner. Oh...it was 4.942L. That's a lot of rounding. Needed a few more CI's to make it a true 5.0 :).

[@RaitisRides]

That is so very true!

[@toddclark332]

Good job girl Joe coolrides me the same quite a few buddies with a couple of those cars was a cobra and one was a saleen

[@RaitisRides]

Very cool Todd!

[@boostedsaleen6146]

I will own a SSC one day for now I will enjoy my 87saleen. Lol

[@RaitisRides]

You have good taste!

[@hitwondatalkditingdem]

Classic 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@calvincooley1074]

If you can buy any Fox for a good agreed price then you've gotten a great buy on the best Fox you can afford. For instance, I'm currently thinking of buying a 79 Cobra w/ roof,Ghia guts, 4/turbo 4spd trx car zero rust for $3500. They're only going up folks!

[@stillsearching1284]

The answer is yes!

[@cridley78]

I love the box mustang

[@AJMILLER91]

Ya damn right it is!!

[@RaitisRides]

Oh yeah!

[@calvinmarshall9511]

DO MORE JOE LIKE THIS

[@RaitisRides]

You got it Calvin!

[@pigybak]

definitely!!!

[@beastbee0118]

I like the early 2000s Saleen mustangs

[@RaitisRides]

I like them all.

[@xoulmannn]

Love those New Edge S281s & S331s 🥰

[@pope9349]

the 2000 cobra R is the best mustang ever made.

[@xoulmannn]

@@pope9349 The New Edge Cobra R is my favorite of all time & I am saving up to own one some day, but from a technological standpoint, that's not true.

[@IronChefNC]

Had a 1989 Saleen, bright red, grey wheels, grey interior #207

[@RaitisRides]

Do you miss it Mike?

[@IronChefNC]

@@RaitisRides i do, tho I sent it through a streetsign one nite...many good stories with that car, sold it b4 I went to navy basic, looking for another

[@SSaugaCriss]

it must be the most expensive 5L of that era? i preferred the steedas with the ROH rims. i think even Lori knows there's no way it had 292 to the crank. it would need a SC with that stock UIM. even with TPS at .97 & split fires i bet it's max 250hp.

[@RaitisRides]

I would love to get this one a dyno for sure.

[@281cobracar7]

You don't need an SC to get 292 crank hp out of a 5.0L. These SSC's came with 65mm throttle body, ported upper and lower intake, ported heads, 1.7 roller rockers, modified CAI, headers w/high flow h-pipe w/cats and Dynoflow catback all EPA certified. Add a SC with all those mods would easily make over 400 crank hp.

[@Scalihoo]

@@281cobracar7 Yup, it's not a stock 302..exactly ..292 could be consertive

[@tunnelvisionrevs7395]

Shout out to Steve 😎

[@RaitisRides]

Oh yeah!

[@andrewbrown1087]

Saw this sale for quite a bit at Mecum today.

[@RaitisRides]

Yes it is Andrew.

[@RaitisRides]

That is what I am here for you! 😉

[@ppgliderbrigmatiusmostcold5120]

How much did it sell for?

[@lapatrie6568]

No doubt about it Joe’s a Mustang man. The 80’s have to be the worst time for American cars. So glad at the advances. My youngest had the pumps. His mother bought them.

[@XSENTONEX]

i was hoping you was going to tell us the price of this puppy back in the day lol

[@SSaugaCriss]

it might be worth twice as much now.

[@RaitisRides]

Probably went for about $40k

[@RaitisRides]

So true!

[@AbdullahHood]

Joe - random but when are you guys setting up a Patreon?

[@RaitisRides]

Hey Gareth! Thanks for asking! We will have it up fingers crossed by the end of this week.

[@beastbee0118]

WHERE did you find that!

[@RaitisRides]

Mecum Kissimmee !