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Early June signals the start of car show season for Ford fans living within the Northeast and Great Lakes region of the United States. The Carlisle Ford Nationals, presented annually at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in central Pennsylvania, had a record-setting 3,196 show vehicles in attendance for this east coast FoMoCo celebration.
An unofficial estimate of 54 Saleen-manufactured vehicles were proudly on display to exhibit Power In The Hands of a Few to all participants and admirers. Our collection of Saleen vehicles for Saturdays Fun Field Car Show ranged from those increasingly popular “four-eyed” 1985-86 editions to the latest 2019 SA-35 as well as rare XP Explorers and a S121 Focus.
With such a fruitful bounty of show cars, here were a few Saleen vehicles of note that we spied over the weekend:
- The rarely seen California GT. These dealer “zone specials,” without Saleen serialization, are mythical and historical creatures.
- Two Saleen SC editions, one from 1991 and the other from 1993; both vehicles respectfully represent a high-water mark for Fox generation Saleen Mustangs.
- A lone SN95 Saleen S351. If the early ‘90s SC were a high-water mark, then the S351 was a multidimensional rocketship towards an innovative new era.
- New S550 Saleen Mustangs, as the current generation S302 continues to roll through assembly for nationwide distribution, we see abundant opportunities for growth.
Gratitude and appreciation to all participants, enthusiasts and owners that makes this event so exceptional. Until next year!
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2019 Carlisle Ford Nationals award winners
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R148 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN MUSTANG
384 – Frank Lomardi — 1989 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
385 – Karl LaFrance — 1993 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By Ken Appell Carlisle Ford Nationals — *SPECIAL AWARD*
386 – Matthew Baucke — 1989 Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
387 – Michael Kaleda — 1991 Saleen Mustang
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By Lance Miller Carlisle Ford Nationals — *SPECIAL AWARD*
388 – Peter Filippatos — 1988 Saleen Mustang
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By Sean Saleen Saleen Automotive — *SPECIAL AWARD*
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R147 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN MUSTANG
381 – Nick Yelovich — 2001 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
382 – Roseann Debella — 2002 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
383 – Shaun Nye 2000 — Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
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R153 – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN MUSTANG
401 – Reginald Singleton — 2008 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
402 – Tom Cesare — 2006 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
403 – Theodore Falk — 2011 Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
404 – Brandley Spotts — 2008 Saleen Mustang
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By Fran Cosentino Branded Club — *SPECIAL AWARD*
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R154 – 2015 – CURRENT SALEEN MUSTANG
405 – Justin & Belinda Warren — 2017 Saleen Mustang — FIRST PLACE
406 – Kenneth Bailey — 2016 Saleen Mustang — SECOND PLACE
407 – Reginald Singleton — 2015 Saleen Mustang — THIRD PLACE
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R155 – SALEEN POWERED
408 – Matt Trebuchon — 2014 Ford Expedition — FIRST PLACE
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By Mike Rey MOCSEM, Saleen Automotive — *SPECIAL AWARD*
409 – Ronald Belch — 2001 Saleen Explorer — SECOND PLACE
410 – Steven Wolfe — 2004 Saleen Focus — THIRD PLACE
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B328 2005 – 2007 FOCUS HATCHBACK (Non SVT)
83 – Cody Clinton — 2005 Saleen S121 — FIRST PLACE
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B316 – FACTORY MODS – INCLUDING POLICE VEHICLES
47 – Lisa & Brian Sams — 1991 Ford Mustang LX SSP — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: David Bruno, Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club
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