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FAMOUS BOB BELL FORD SMS 460 (10-005) HITS eBay

Price: $28,000.00
VIN: 1ZVBP8CH7A5150127
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2010
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Sub Model: SMS Saleen 460
Engine: 470 hp 4.6 liter supercharged
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 24,888
Body Type: Coupe
Vehicle Title: Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Charcoal
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 272341661694

10-005 SMS 460
10-005 SMS 460

2010 SMS Saleen Mustang SUPERCHARGED 470 H/P!!, Signed by Steve Mark Saleen! Original MSRP $74,305, asking $28,000, Excellent condition….5 speed manual transmission. NOT MADE FOR TEENAGERS!! Only looking for serious buyers…any questions please call 225-268-0104. SCT X3 Power Flash include with car.

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SUSPICIOUS FIRE DESTROYS $60K MUSTANG

By: HEATHER RAWLYK on September 24, 2010
Original Article: CAPITAL, THE (ANNAPOLIS, MD)

Sept. 24 – County firefighters are investigating a suspicious blaze at a car lot early Wednesday that destroyed a specialty Ford Mustang worth $60,000.

An employee of a cleaning service discovered the Mustang on fire at the Bob Bell Ford auto lot, 7125 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, just before 3 a.m., said J.P. Bishop, president of Bob Bell Ford in Glen Burnie.

Three firefighters and two fire investigators were called to the scene. They found the Saleen Motorsport SMS Mustang, a converted specialty vehicle with higher horsepower than the average Mustang, engulfed in flames, said Division Chief Michael Cox, a county Fire Department spokesman.

It took the crew 15 minutes to extinguish the blaze, Bishop said. The Mustang was destroyed, he said.

The cause of the fire is unknown. The incident is being investigated.

“Although the fire has not been ruled an arson, it does appear to be suspicious,” Cox said.

The Mustang was showcased separately from other vehicles at the front of the lot for passers-by to see from Ritchie Highway, Bishop said. The blaze damaged the front of the lot, where the vehicle was parked. He said other nearby vehicles were sprayed by fire hoses as firefighters extinguished the blaze.

The auto dealership spent yesterday inspecting all vehicles in the vicinity of the fire for damage.

“It doesn’t appear any other cars were tampered with,” Bishop said. “But when they put the fire out on that one vehicle, they sprayed some other ones.”

He is grateful the Mustang was isolated on the lot and other vehicles did not catch fire.

Bishop said the dealership has never experienced a suspicious fire or arson.

The county Fire Department is asking anyone with information to contact investigators on the county’s Arson Tip Line at 410-222-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous

STEVE SALEEN TO LAUNCH HIS NEW SMS 460 MUSTANG ON APRIL 16, 2010 AT SMS SUPERCARS!

Witness the unvieling of the first in the next generation of Mustangs by Steve Saleen!

We would like to invite you to enjoy this event first-hand and to get a personal tour of Steve’s impressive facilities in Corona, CA on

Friday, April 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Note: Saleen owners who wish to display their vehicles may do so by arriving between 10:15-10:45 and back-into parking spaces.

Please RSVP by calling 714-400-2121 — space is limited and running out.

Steve has launched SMS Supercars after he had left Saleen, Inc. He has been gradually building up the company to a full-fledged powerhouse of automotive excellence. While the launch of the 2009 SMS 570 Challenger at the New York Auto Show last year signaled the seriousness of his new endeavors, the SEMA show in November highlighted another new element of Steve’s work, SMS Superparts, a one-stop-shop for all your aftermarket needs for speed. At Detroit 2010, Steve gave a visual glimpse of what the last of the muscle car trio will look like, the SMS 620 Camaro.

But the Mustang is what a lot of his fans associate with him. And in the advent of the 46th anniversary of the launch of the Ford Mustang on April 17, 1964, Steve will introduce his brand new SMS 460 and SMS 460X Mustangs to you and a few selected media.

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JIM D. VISITS SMS SUPERCARS FOR MOLLY’S BIRTHDAY

Thought I’d share some photos with fellow members of today’s trip to SMS…

I brought Molly a cake on behalf of everyone here… she was quite pleased…

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

The SR race car in the lobby, and that’s the very sweet Nicolette in the mural…

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.
Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

Some shop pics… the story on this Molly Pop 570X will come in a couple of weeks, but the paint job was amazing…

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

The complementary pinstripes on the doors and dash of the SMS Supercars are a nice touch…

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

She’s almost done… getting ready for a photo shoot tomorrow…

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

The “Bruce Almighty” Saleen S7. Steve is very proud of the S7 program. Do you know the secret name for it? “Project Molly,” of course!

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.
Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

The SMS 570 and 570X line in the main building of the SMS campus…

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.
Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

Some 2010 Mustangs getting ready for transformation…

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

More of the 570 and 570X line…

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

Some members’ vehicles in for warranty work and upgrades…

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

It was a good afternoon, and it was fun seeing Molly, Liz, Steve, Sean and Clint and the rest of the SMS team — especially Spring! A quick shot of the main building before I headed back to the office…

Jim D. visits SMS Supercars.

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STEVE SALEEN PRESENTS: 2010 SMS 460 MUSTANG

Orange County, California. (July 20, 2009) Yesterday, Steve Saleen and his company SMS Supercars unveiled the first CAD illustrations of the 2010 SMS 460 Mustang at the “Mustangs Northwest Roundup” event in Seattle. The SMS 460 Mustang will be the only Mustang authorized to bear Steve Saleen’s name, to use the benefit of his heritage and to incorporate his performance innovations derived from over thirty years of racing and manufacturing experience. Steve Saleen, President and CEO of SMS Supercars: “The SMS 460 Mustang embodies everything I stand for. It reflects my unrivalled tenure in the Mustang business, my passion and love for the Mustang brand.” The SMS 460 Mustang’s striking design separates it from any other vehicle in the market. Chief Creative Officer of SMS, Phil Frank notes, “Steve Saleen’s new SMS 460 Mustang is a dramatic, timeless and iconic visual statement that confidently leads the pack, continuing the evolution of the image of the Steve Saleen brand.” The SMS 460 Mustang is in final tooling and prototype testing stages and the market launch is planned for later this year.

The SMS 460 Mustang will offer a 4.6 liter V8 engine featuring 470 hp and 427 ft-lb of torque, while the even more powerful SMS 460X Mustang engine with all new internals and extensive headwork pumps out 655 hp and 600 ft-lb from the enlarged 5.0 liter V8. Both use the new (patent pending) SMS 296 Supercharger for their incredible horsepower and torque gains. Transmission options are a 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual on the 460 or a 6-speed SMST manual on the top of the line 460X. Performance for both cars is striking.

The SMS 460 Mustang accelerates from 0 to 60 in under 4.5 seconds, while the 460X manages the same in closer to 4. In addition to engine output, handling, road holding and braking improvements, the 2010 SMS 460 Mustangs will feature Steve’s signature Watt’s linkage suspension with all-new geometry. New SMS 15” six piston front and 13” four piston rear brakes deliver impressive stopping power to match the jaw-dropping acceleration. The SMS 460X Mustang will also feature the unique (patent-pending) Steve Saleen Red Butterfly Induction System. The interior with all-new Alcantara and leather SMS performance seats features the patented Signature Series chevron stripes. Multiple seat chevron and SMS unique exterior colors are available through the SMS Tailor Made options.

Steve Saleen receives Lee Iacocca Award for “dedication to excellence”

On July18, 2009, Steve Saleen was honored with the prestigious Lee Iacocca award for dedication to excellence in perpetuating an American Automotive Tradition during the “Mustangs Northwest Roundup”. Says Steve: “I am humbled to receive this award, it reflects my over thirty years of ongoing involvement in the passion and love for Mustangs.”

About Steve Saleen’s SMS Supercars – Speed, Science and Style

Steve Saleen’s SMS Supercars, a company founded by renowned race driver and automotive icon Steve Saleen, is a manufacturer of high-end lifestyle performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. Steve Saleen’s SMS Supercars designs, engineers, tests, certifies, manufactures and assembles all of its own products and vehicles. SMS Supercars’ first products, the SMS 570 and SMS 570X Challengers were launched in early 2009, with the SMS 460 and SMS 460X Mustang models destined for market entry later in 2009. Customers interested in buying the only authorized Steve Saleen Mustang can contact SMS Supercars directly at www.smssupercars.com or by calling (714) 400-2121.

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STEVE SALEEN PONIES-UP, CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS AND 45 YEARS OF MUSTANGS WITH 2010 SMS 460 MUSTANG

Orange County, California. (April 17, 2009) — Steve Saleen, his name being synonymous with fast Mustangs, would not be Steve if he kept his hands off Ford’s newest pony. On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the launch of the original Mustang in 1964, and in reflection on his 25 year association with America’s iconic sports car, Steve celebrates with Mustang aficionados and SMS Superclub members from around the world in launching first sketches of the 2010 SMS 460 and SMS 460X Mustangs at the 45th Anniversary Celebrations in Birmingham, Alabama. The festivities will continue all weekend, including at the Fabulous Fords Forever at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California on Sunday with more than 1,000 Mustangs participating, including more than 50 Saleen owners and their vehicles.

Instantly recognizable as Steve Saleen’s work, the new SMS 460 Mustangs feature a host of visual and technical highlights that set them apart from the crowd. “I previewed many of the features of my newest Mustang with the 25th anniversary car I showed last year,” says SMS Supercars CEO and President Steve Saleen. The front fascia treatment, the SMS Red Butterfly Air Induction Hood™, the front and side splitters, the rear fascia and diffuser with the high downforce rear wing showed the way Steve Saleen is looking at Mustangs today. “You have to go with the times. While the Mustang remains an icon, Ford has done a very good job with the 2010 model. I wanted to interpret it using my signature to create the latest Steve Saleen version of this American favorite.” The SMS 460 Mustang offers a 4.6 liter V8 engine featuring a minimum 470 hp and 427 ft-lb of torque, while the even more powerful SMS 460X Mustang engine with all new internal and headwork delivers 655 hp and 600 ft-lb out of the enlarged 5.0 liter V8. Both use the new (patent pending) SMS 296 Supercharger presented last week at the New York International Auto Show. Transmission options are a 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual on the 460 or a 6-speed SMST manual on the top of the line 460X.

Performance for both cars is expectedly striking. The 460 Mustang accelerates from 0 to 60 in the low 4 seconds, while the 460X manages the same in the lower 4’s. In addition to engine output, handling, roadholding and braking play an equally important role. The 2010 SMS 460 Mustangs feature Steve’s signature Watt’s linkage suspension with all-new geometry. New SMS brakes front and rear deliver impressive stopping power to match the jaw-dropping performance.

The interior with all-new Alcantara and leather SMS performance seats features the patented Signature Series chevron stripes. Dash and interior panels are covered in hand-stitched high-quality leather. Multiple seat chevron and SMS unique exterior colors are available.

More details about Steve Saleen’s latest Mustang will be revealed in the spring of 2009, deliveries are expected to start mid-summer. Customers interested in buying a SMS 460 and SMS 460X Mustang can either contact SMS Supercars directly at www.smssupercars.com or by calling (714) 400 2121.

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STEVE SALEEN ANNOUNCES SIGNATURE SERIES SMS 460 MUSTANGS

Dec 15, 2008 – Orange County, California. Steve Saleen announced today that he and his new company SMS (Steve’s initials) will design, engineer, certify and manufacture an all new family of ultra-high performance Mustangs. Steve’s 25 year legacy with the Mustang will continue into the next quarter century with the launch of his 2010 Signature Series SMS 460 Mustangs.

The introduction of the SMS 460 Mustangs keeps Steve Saleen in the saddle with the model that made him famous as a manufacturer of high performance sports cars. Since leaving his former company, Saleen, Inc., Steve has entered exciting new territory with SMS. The first products to wear the new badge – the SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger, will begin shipping in late January.

“After 25 years of rich Mustang heritage, I am excited to begin work on the 2010 model” explains Steve. “Ford has hit the spot with the excellent new Mustang package and has provided me with an outstanding starting point. “The SMS 460 Mustangs will be truly world class performance vehicles and they will be available though the entire Ford dealer network!”

Hinting at the character of his latest creation, Steve says, “We are carrying over a host of performance features and innovations from my SMS Twenty Fifth Anniversary model, which is a stunning performer and an aesthetic beauty!”

The fully-certified and street-legal SMS 460 Mustangs are based on the exciting 2010 Mustang GT platform and will feature an SMS Supercharged 4.6L engine with power ratings from 475 to over 650 horsepower! Both models will feature extensive design refinements and performance innovations, including the patented SMS Red Butterfly Induction™ hood and a full compliment of SMS ultra-high performance components. Look for all-new and upgraded drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior.

“The 2010 Mustang already has an exciting and sculptural exterior, as well as new, up-scale interior,” notes Phil Frank, SMS Chief Creative Officer. “The SMS 460 Mustangs will evolve our design DNA in a more aggressive and aerodynamic direction.”

Each of these limited edition vehicles will be hand signed by Steve Saleen as part of the SMS Signature Series product line, complete with unique badges and graphics. Annual production volume will be restricted, adding to the exclusivity of ownership. Contracts are issued on a first-come first-served basis and deposits are now being accepted for early production numbers scheduled for build in the second quarter of 2009.

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