Saleen Shift Knob Identification Guide

One of the more confusing items for the Saleen owner / restorer is the Shift Knob. Every manual transmission Saleen produced has a non-Ford shift knob. The early (especially 86-88) models seem to be the most confusing, possibly due to supply problems and/or running changes.  Saleen is a small-volume manufacturer, and had to use whatever was available at times, without concerns about a knob being exactly the same as the next car built. 

Information presented below was compiled by members of the SCOATALK Forum. Here's what we've been able to sort out. If you have additional pictures or information, please feel free to email me at the address listed on the bottom of the page!

Used on 1984 - 1985 models, as well as early 1986 models:

Note: this knob is currently available NOS from Performance Parts Inc.

Used on some 1986 - 1987 models (metal / foil medallion) :

Note: As compared to the later 89-93 medallion, the silver does not have the glittery look, the lines for the shift pattern are different, there is a silver outline on the red R, and the stitching is different on the knob itself.

(This knob is currently NOT available anywhere...)

Used on some 1987 - 1988 models:

(This knob is currently NOT available anywhere...)

Used on 1989 - 1993 models (Plastic medallion):

(This knob is available from Performance Autosport)

Used on 1994 - 2004 models:

(The 94-04 knob is made by Momo - Ergonomic model)

94 - 04 with carbon fiber option:

(Click on thumbnails below for larger pictures.)

2005 models:

2006 & later:

2007 Parnelli Jones edition:

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