Once dismissed by some as a relic, the Fox Body Ford Mustang is now enjoying a resurgence in popularity. We’ve even seen a few stellar examples of the pony car cross the proverbial auction block recently, like a 1989 Mustang GT that had hardly been driven off the lot with just 1,000 miles and another 1993 model with even fewer miles than that up for sale. Now, there’s an incredibly rare 1991 Ford Mustang SAAC MK1 currently up for sale – and this one has an interesting story behind it.
Posted for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 1991 Ford Mustang is incredibly rare: one of just 65 examples produced by Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC). It’s No. 13, to be exact, and only has 203 miles shown on the odometer; its current owner showed incredible restraint, adding only three miles during their time with the unique pony car.
This special Fox Body Mustang, a result of the collaboration between SAAC, Ford, and Carroll Shelby, was designed as a modern interpretation of the Shelby GT350. Each example, like this one, was finished in a white-and-blue paint scheme, paying homage to its legendary predecessor.
This 1991 Ford Mustang SAAC MK1 was modified when it was new, featuring a lowered suspension with Koni shocks, sitting comfortably over a set of 17-inch Simmons wheels with Shelby branded center caps and four-wheel disc brakes. Inside, it sports a leather-wrapped roll bar, Hurst shifter, and custom blue and black leather upholstery. Articulated sport seats cradle the driver and front passenger while a rear bench carries second-row passengers.
Now for the guts of this machine: this 1991 Ford Mustang is powered by a high-output version of the 5.0L 302 Windsor V8 engine topped with a 65 mm throttle body, high volume fuel pump, revised underdrive pullies, SVO GT40 cylinder heads, and a ceramic coated stainless steel exhaust system with Borla mufflers. The vehicle was rated by SAAC to produce 295 horsepower. Power is routed to the rear two wheels (RWD) via its five-speed manual transmission, a heavy duty clutch, a limited-slip differential.
At the time of this writing, the high bid is close to $80,000. It’s offered with manufacturer’s literature, a car cover, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New York Title.
Comments
Is it Coyote or Windsor powered? I am confused
I actually grew up across the street from Mr. Wagner in Northville, MI, who along with another neighbor created the SAAC MK1 and MK2! It was so much fun watching them build the prototypes in his garage – all the neighborhood kids would come over and watch.
One evening Mr. Wagner handed me the keys to the new MK2 prototype (red convertible) and said, “have fun!” So I got to drive around town for a couple of hours in this incredible machine (certainly more than just 3 miles!!). It’s a shame they only made them for the 2 model years.
BTW – it’s a standard 302 with the GT40 heads as far as the engine goes (both the MK1 and MK2).