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PAUL WILBUR NAMED PRESIDENT & CEO OF TWO COMPANIES: SALEEN AND ASC

Saleen and ASC Combine Competencies to Build Niche Vehicles IRVINE, CA – August 11, 2007: Hancock Park Associates, the primary investor in Saleen Incorporated, recently completed the acquisition of assets of American Specialty Cars Incorporated (ASC). Paul Wilbur, current President and CEO of ASC, was today appointed to the role of President and CEO of … Continue reading PAUL WILBUR NAMED PRESIDENT & CEO OF TWO COMPANIES: SALEEN AND ASC →

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ASC SELLS OPEN AIR AND CREATIVE SERVICES DIVISIONS TO HANCOCK PARK ASSOCIATES

Business Continues Moving Forward with New Sky Slider Roof System SOUTHGATE, Mich., Aug. 10 // — After voluntarily filing for chapter 11 protection on May 2, 2007, American Specialty Cars Incorporated (ASC) has sold a majority of its assets to Hancock Park Associates of Los Angeles, Calif. Hancock Park Associates signed a definitive agreement to … Continue reading ASC SELLS OPEN AIR AND CREATIVE SERVICES DIVISIONS TO HANCOCK PARK ASSOCIATES →

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SALEEN EXTREME STARS AS ‘DECEPTICON’ POLICE CAR IN ‘TRANSFORMERS’

2008 Extreme Makes its World Debut with More Than 600 Horses and One Bad Attitude IRVINE, Calif., July 24 /PRNewswire/ — The cars are the stars in DreamWorks’ new hit movie “Transformers,” and the Saleen S281 Extreme is receiving rave reviews as everyone’s favorite bad guy. Appearing in various scenes, the Extreme — disguised as … Continue reading SALEEN EXTREME STARS AS ‘DECEPTICON’ POLICE CAR IN ‘TRANSFORMERS’ →

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LYNDON GROUP TAPS ANTHONY M. SALERNO AS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

NEWPORT BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – June 1, 2007) – Lyndon Group, LLC (LG), a premier financial consulting firm serving some of the best-known companies in the world, as well as middle market and emerging growth businesses, today announced that it has hired Anthony M. Salerno to serve as managing director of business development. In his new … Continue reading LYNDON GROUP TAPS ANTHONY M. SALERNO AS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT →

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THE GREAT AMERICAN RUN TESTING BEGINS

The very first limited edition Ultimate Saleen Bad Boy Mustang to roll off the production line has made its public debut with the initial test session for July’s Cannonball World Events Great American Run. Participant Nick Fluge and event organiser Tim ‘Maverick’ Porter put the liveried machine through its paces at Willow Springs Raceway. The … Continue reading THE GREAT AMERICAN RUN TESTING BEGINS →

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SALEEN SIGNS ON AS TITLE SPONSOR OF AMERICA’S LARGEST ROAD RALLY

“THE GREAT AMERICAN RUN” ~ Winner Takes Home a New Saleen S281 “Extreme” ~ IRVINE, CALIF. – Saleen Inc., manufacturer of the world’s fastest production car – the Saleen S7 – today announced it will be sponsoring the world’s largest road rally: “The Great AmericanRun.” This event marks the state-side arrival of Europe’s most famous … Continue reading SALEEN SIGNS ON AS TITLE SPONSOR OF AMERICA’S LARGEST ROAD RALLY →

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STEVE SALEEN RETIRES FROM SALEEN INC.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STEVE SALEEN RETIRES FROM SALEEN INC. ~Saleen Continues Legacy as the “Go-To” Brand for OEM Performance Projects~ IRVINE, CALIF., MAY 14, 2007 – Steve Saleen, founder and vice chairman of the board at Saleen Inc., today announced his official retirement from the company’s executive team. After years of planning, Mr. Saleen will … Continue reading STEVE SALEEN RETIRES FROM SALEEN INC. →

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THE GREAT AMERICAN RUN ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION BOUNTY!

The Cannonball World Series has today announced that entrants signing up for July’s Great American Run will have the chance to walk away with the largest prize in road racing – a cool $1 million. Already set to be one of the greatest car events of the decade, the stateside spectacular will see this year’s … Continue reading THE GREAT AMERICAN RUN ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION BOUNTY! →