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Enthusiast News

SALEEN UPSCALES 2009 MODEL LINE IN PINNACLE YEAR

IRVINE, CA — August 14, 2008 — On the eve of a second Racecraft model launch and amidst a wave of rumors about the company’s viability due to recent auctions at its California and Michigan facilities, Saleen Inc. gives SOEC members a sneak peek at its 2009 Saleen lineup. This year includes fewer, but more upscale offerings than in 2008, surely in part due to the abbreviated production year for 2009, a mere 8 or 9 months, as the 2010 Mustang is due out from Ford in March.

“The campaign for the year is titled ‘the Pinnacle,’ as we intend to solidify Saleen’s position as the leader in exclusive performance vehicles,” says Marques McCammon, General manager at Saleen Automotive. “My vision is to move the brand up with more exclusivity in every model, [with] fewer, more substantive offerings.”

For 2009, Saleen introduces a new wheel, some new exterior details, and each model will have its own interior treatment; e.g., a 281 Supercharged will be visually different from a S302 Supercharged, and the S302E would be different still.

In addition to a offering a unique interior, the new S302 Supercharged will also be offering 580-horsepower in S-line dress.

A reduced number of H-line models for 2009 will be two special editions, including a continuation of the Gurney and a super Saleen that that is nicknamed the “WM” — while we don’t know yet what “WM” stands for, we’re sure to find out soon enough.

More details on the 2009 Saleen lineup will be made available as each model is officially launched.

As part of Saleen’s Woodward Dream Cruise festivities on August 15, expect to see a much-rumored RaceCraft Focus unveiled, to join the 420 S Mustang unveiled at Mustang Week in South Carolina last month. RaceCraft models, unlike their serial-numbered brethren, will be made available to all Ford dealers.

SOEC, founded in 1991, is the premiere organization for Saleen owners and enthusiasts, with thousands of members worldwide.

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Event Announcement

WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE & SALEEN HEADQUARTERS OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 15-16, 2008

MEDIA EVENT:
2009 MY, 2nd Racecraft Product Unveiling, SpeedLab SuperShaker
Date/Time:
August 15, 9:00am-11:30pm
Location:
Saleen Headquarters, 1225 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI

Details:
The Saleen Headquarters Open House event will serve as a kickoff for the 2009 MY vehicles as well as the introduction of another Racecraft branded product. The Saleen SpeedLab SuperShaker will be debuted at this event as well.

There will be a continental breakfast served from 9:00am-9:30am followed by a press conference and vehicle unveiling. At the conclusion of the press conference all journalists will be given media kits and an opportunity to test drive the vehicles.

The following day we are inviting members of the media to join us on Woodward Avenue to enjoy the 14th Annual Dream Cruise. The Saleen booth will be located at the Bridgestone/Firestone building on the corner of Woodward and Coolidge. We will have Saleen and Racecraft vehicles on display as well as SpeedLab products. 101 WRIF (the #1 radio station in Detroit) will be broadcasting live and giving out promotional items from our location all day. Additionally, Rockstar Games will be onsite conducting game demos of the upcoming Midnight Club Los Angeles featuring Saleen vehicles. The festivities will kickoff at 8:30am and continue throughout the day ending at 7pm. We will be offering hospitality with food and beverages from 12:00pm-2pm.

If you have any questions regarding the events listed above please contact Kim Brugger at 734.776.3928, kim.brugger@saleen.com or Lizzie Raickovich at 248.837.0851, lizzie.raickovich@saleen.com.

We are asking that those interested in attending please RSVP by August 11th.

Look forward to seeing you there!

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Enthusiast News

SALEEN TO DEBUT RACECRAFT BRAND AT MUSTANG WEEK

A word to SOEC Members from Saleen Inc:

Saleen, Inc. invites you to join us in Myrtle Beach, SC during Mustang Week July 22nd – 26th !

We are debuting our new “RaceCraft” brand and would like to provide you the opportunity for demo rides and on the spot interviews with our management team. RaceCraft is currently available at select Saleen and Ford dealerships with an MSRP price of $38,995 base model.

RaceCraft provides 420 horsepower with 400 lb/ft of torque – offering a stealth look but powerful feel! We are enthusiastic to introduce this product to you at such an comprehensive and exciting event!

Our reveal will be held on Saturday, July 26th, at Colonial Mall , 10177 North Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC, at 4pm . Please join us for this event and Power Your Senses !!!!

For a demo ride, please RSVP by PMing us with your name and cell phone number and they’ll try to get you on the list.

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Enthusiast News

SALEEN INC. AIDS GIBBS AMPHIBIOUS CAR LAUNCH

July 1, 2008 — PLYMOUTH, Mich. —

Gibbs Technologies has awarded a $1-million, six-month manufacturing development contract to Saleen Inc. to support the launch of the company’s high-speed amphibious vehicles in North America.

Manufacturing design and engineering work for the Gibbs program will take place at Saleen’s development center at 1225 East Maple Road in Troy, Mich., according to Gibbs President and CEO Neil Jenkins.

Gibbs plans to introduce two high-speed amphibious (HSA) vehicles in the United States in late 2009 and early 2010 – a sporty car and an all-terrain vehicle.

The Gibbs Aquada is a vehicle that combines the handling of a sports car with an ability to travel up to 40 miles per hour (mph) or more on water and 110 mph on land. The company’s all-terrain vehicle achieves speeds of up to 40 mph on both land and water.

Jenkins said Saleen also will be incorporating several new features into the design of the Gibbs Aquada.

“Saleen is ideally suited to help Gibbs Technologies launch its high-speed amphibians,” Jenkins said. “The company is well-known for its proven ability to design, engineer and produce unique, high-performance vehicles.”

Saleen’s General Manager Bryan Chambers added, “A successful high-speed amphibian has been the dream of entrepreneurs, automotive engineers and car makers for more than a century. Gibbs has met the challenge with its amphibious-vehicle technology and we’re pleased to be partnering with them in the realization of that dream.”

Gibbs Technologies has operated from a temporary headquarters facility in Plymouth, Mich., for the past eight months. Jenkins said the company plans to announce the location of a North American research-and-development center and corporate headquarters in July.

Gibbs also expects to fill 30 engineering, purchasing, marketing and administrative positions for its North American operations before the end of the year.

The company is the world’s leading developer of HSA vehicles for consumer, commercial and military use. Additional information about Gibbs, its technology and amphibians is available on the Internet at www.gibbstech.com.

Since its inception in 1984, Saleen Inc. has produced more than 12,000 complete, EPA-certified vehicles — more than any other specialty automobile manufacturer. The company also has supplied equipment for more than 600,000 vehicles worldwide. Saleen has a manufacturing facility in Troy, Mich., and offices in Irvine, California. Additional information is available at www.saleen.com.

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Lifestyle

UPDATE: 07-0022H SPEEDLAB 302

Update from Bob.

Dave,

I have managed to get to two Saleen events at dealerships; one in Niles, MI where they had the S7 and S5 on display as well as the New Hudson, MI event. The only car show I have managed to get the vehicle in was the Carnival of Cars at the Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township, MI. I received an award/placard for “most outstanding vehicle” in my class.

I have attached some photo’s taken just before and most recent (two of which are at a classic show at Coyote Joe’s Friday event). I also included a “spy” photo of my car while in Troy. You can see the corporate Parnelli car next to mine. On the other side was a red S7 under a plastic cover.

I know it’s late, I will still send you two or three “quality” photo’s in a nice spot with proper lighting. I was hoping to have the Nitto’s with stretched Heritage rims on for them as well. This is due to be complete on Wednesday.

Ps. Since I have also met three additional Saleen enthusiasts with vehicles and hope to attend an event with all present (2 SN95 bodies both SC’s and one 2005 S281SC)

Regards,
Bob McQueen

Lifestyle

RAINBOW S281 SC (07-0171) AT THE SALEEN STORE

I was cleaning house and found a little video I took of 07-0171 when it was at The Saleen Store on display last year…

It’s not the best video, but thought I’d surprise the owner with it!

(I miss The Saleen Store.)

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Press Release

GOTHAM DREAM CARS ADDS RARE SALEEN S7 SUPER CAR TO DREAM FLEET

$4,000 Grants You a Day in One of the World’s Fastest
and Most Exclusive Cars in the World

New York, June 19, 2008 — Gotham Dream Cars (GDC), New York and Miami’s premier “ultra-exotic” car rental company & membership car club, announces the addition of one of the world’s most exclusive super sports cars to its fleet: the Saleen S7. Known to the automotive world as the race car built for the street, the Saleen S7 will now headline GDC’s premier fleet, which includes various models from Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes, and more. With an original base cost of more than $400,000 and fewer than 100 total units built, this 200-mph-plus super car is expected to create a six week waiting list at $4,000 per day.

“The addition of such a rare super car represents the first of a number of special additions we intend to make in the coming months,” stated Noah Lehmann-Haupt, President and CEO of Gotham Dream Cars.

“Most people only see unique cars like the Saleen S7 in movies and museums. Gotham Dream Cars is making one available for its clients to drive freely – speed limits permitting.”

The Saleen S7 is America’s super car: a limited production, hand-built masterpiece designed by race drivers and engineers to push the very limits of what is considered legal to drive on the street. GDC’s candy-apple-red Saleen S7 has a naturally aspirated, 7-liter 550 horsepower engine and weighs only 2,750 lbs. The car is constructed entirely of carbon fiber, aluminum and chrome-molly tubing. The Saleen S7 is available at both the company’s New York & Miami facilities and is reserved only for returning GDC customers and members of its exclusive DreamShare exotic car club.

Gotham Dream Cars is the leading source for “ultra-exotic” vehicle rentals and driving experiences in New York, the Northeast, Miami and South Florida. With the country’s largest dedicated and company-owned fleet of exotic cars, GDC’s 20+ vehicles are valued at well over $4 million and are available to its clients by the day, weekend, week or more. The company offers traditional rentals, group driving events (The Dream Car Tour™), and an exclusive fractional-style membership club (DreamShare™) that gives car lovers the joy of exotic car ownership without the hassles of maintaining, insuring, or purchasing the often finicky and always expensive high-end vehicles. Please contact Gotham Dream Cars at 877.2.GOTHAM and visit its website at www.gothamdreamcars.com for more information on what sets it apart from the ordinary.

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