IMOLA, Italy – Friday, September 10, 2004 American Manufacturer Spoils Italian’s Debut on Their Home Turf The big story of round eight of the FIA GT Championship at Imola this week was supposed to be the heralded debut of the Maserati MC 12 team. And while the new kids on the block looked very promising … Continue reading SALEEN S7R TOPS NEW MASERATIS, FERRARIS AND LAMBORGHINIS AT IMOLA
IMOLA, Italy – Sunday, September 5, 2004 Teams Dominate Imola Podium Running Pirelli Tires The big story of round eight of the FIA GT Championship at Imola today was supposed to be the long-awaited debut of the Pirelli-shod Maserati MC 12s. And while the new kids on the block looked very promising by finishing second … Continue reading SALEEN S7R TOPS NEW MASERATIS FOR 3RD WIN OF FIA SEASON
This was a great event for the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club. We had a bunch of SOEC club members stopping by to have the chance to get Steve’s autograph and also check out the cars. There were two lucky winners of the Saleen Book that were signed by Steve to the winners. Steve had … Continue reading LAST WEEKEND: BILL COLLINS FORD & SALEEN SHOW
By: JOHN O’DELL on August 21, 2004 Original Article: LOS ANGELES TIMES Saleen of Irvine opens a Michigan factory, where it will work on Ford’s GT sports car. One after another in recent years, the big Detroit car companies have moved operations west. General Motors Corp. launched an advanced design studio in North Hollywood, for … Continue reading NOW’S THE TIME TO GO EAST FOR YOUNG CARMAKER
With Redefined Vision, Mission and Operating Objectives, Saleen Is Revved Up and Supercharging Into the Future IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2004 – For Saleen, Inc. the past year has been one of achievement, challenges and change, including the successful launch of the Ford GT at Saleen Specialty Vehicles in Troy, Michigan, and the implementation of … Continue reading SALEEN ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
Just wanted to let everyone know that Steve Saleen will be signing at the following locations in North Carolina this weekend. Friday 16th, 5-9:30 Capital Ford, Raleigh 919-790-4600 Saturday 17th, 10-11:15 Ciener-Woods Ford, Kernersville, 336-996-3700 Please contact the dealers directly for any additional info. Steve will also be at the Bellevue show either Saturday night … Continue reading STEVE SALEEN AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS: SOEC REGIONAL EVENTS
Automotive Design & Production May 2004, Vol. 116 Issue 5 Although some people might think that the long-awaited Ford Escape Hybrid* in actual operation was the big news from the Blue Oval at the New York Auto Show, let’s face it: horsepower rules. So it has to be the Ford Mustang GT-R concept, a bright … Continue reading ANY COLOR YOU WANT, AS LONG AS IT’S ORANGE
NEW YORK, April 7, 2004 – The muscular Ford Mustang GT-R rekindles the legend’s road racing glory and the magic of 5.0-liter Mustangs in a stunning racing concept making its world debut today. The Mustang GT-R signals a potential future race car, while honoring four decades of performance glory just days before Mustang’s 40th anniversary. … Continue reading FORD MUSTANG GT-R CONCEPT DEBUTS
By: N.A. on March 28, 2004 Original Article: SUNDAY TIMES, THE (PERTH) CALIFORNIAN-BASED Saleen has made about 8000 vehicles since it was started in 1983 by avid race-car fan Steve Saleen. The first saleable Ford-based car came in 1986 when the marque won its first major event at the 24-hour race at Mosport Park, Ontario. … Continue reading SALEEN’S SLEEK, SWIFT MACHINES
Nauman Farooq grabs the latest news from Canada Saleen has finally arrived on Canadian shores with Auto Bugatti in Montreal being the official importer for Canada. They have a few outlets on the go to sell the Saleen Mustangs, however boss Joe Visconti will handle all the S7 deliveries himself. Visconti, president of Auto Bugatti … Continue reading TORONTO MOTOR SHOW
