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Supercharged Mustang from the 90s that belonged to boxing legend could be yours for just £9K

A RARE Mustang is now up for grabs – and it could be yours for just £9,300. The flashy 1995 Saleen S351 Supercharged Convertible, currently located in Seattle, Washington, was originally delivered brand new to boxing icon George Foreman, the late heavyweight champion who died in March this year. 6 George Foreman's old Mustang goes on sale for £9,300 6 The flashy 1995 Saleen S351 Supercharged Convertible, is currently located in Seattle, Washington Credit: Jam Press/SBX Cars 6 Under the bonnet lies a supercharged 5.8-litre V8 R-code engine producing a massive 510 horsepower, with a top speed of 172mph Credit: Jam Press/SBX Cars Foreman, famous for his devastating power in the ring and later his best-selling grills, was gifted the car by Saleen after fronting their promotional campaign. Despite keeping it in his personal collection for decades, he reportedly drove it only on rare occasions. Now, nearly 30 years on, the bright yellow muscle car is hitting the market – and it's packed with serious punch. Under the bonnet lies a supercharged 5.8-litre V8 R-code engine producing a massive 510 horsepower, with a top speed of 172mph. Read more on Motors Inside, it boasts black Recaro leather seats and a surprisingly low mileage of just 728 miles, according to Luxury Auto News. More than £42,000 has been spent on upgrades, and the car comes with documents including a copy of the title in Foreman's name. Bidding ends on 28 July and is being handled by SBX Cars, who said: 'This car, unit 30 of the 42 Saleen-produced convertibles for the year, was completed in early March 1995 and was featured in Saleen's press materials. 'It was later handed off to the legendary George Foreman as its first owner. Most read in Motors 'Foreman, best known for being a two-time boxing heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist, reportedly kept the car for decades, yet only drove it sparingly. 'A copy of the title in his name will accompany the car. 'It is fitting that Saleen's slogan is: Power in the hands of a few. 'This is a car that simply has no equal.' Only 42 of the Saleen S351 convertibles were made in 1995, making this model particularly rare. The car featured in Saleen's original promotional material and has had more than £42,000 spent on upgrades over the years. A copy of the title bearing Foreman's name is included in the sale, adding historical interest for fans and collectors alike. 6 Despite keeping it in his personal collection for decades, he reportedly drove it only on rare occasions Credit: Jam Press/SBX Cars 6 This eye-catching 1995 Saleen S351 Supercharged Convertible was delivered new to the late, two-time boxing heavyweight champion Credit: Jam Press/SBX Cars 6 Only 42 of the Saleen S351 convertibles were made in 1995, making this model particularly rare Credit: Jam Press/SBX Cars