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STEVE SALEEN’S #001 SMS-BONDURANT CAMARO UNVEILED: AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY AT B-J SCOTT

Steve Saleen’s #001 SMS-Bondurant Camaro Unveiled:
Auctioned for Charity at B-J Scottsdale Tonight

feature_2012_ bondurant_camaroThe first SMS 620 Camaro has been completed at Steve Saleen’s SMS Supercars in Corona, California, and it is now getting ready to go across the block at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is a special SMS-Bondurant edition, and the mission for this bright yellow Camaro is a noble one. In a joint effort with Saleen’s former racing teammate Bob Bondurant and the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, it will be auctioned to raise money for Cox Charities and Make-a-Wish Foundation of Arizona.

In a phone interview given to SOEC shortly after the completion of SMS 620 Camaro #001, Steve Saleen proudly stated, “at SMS Supercars, we now design and build performance lifestyle vehicles on all three American Musclecar platforms — the Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, and Chevrolet Camaro — not too many others can say that!”

This SMS-Bondurant 620 Camaro features a 6.2 Liter V8 engine with over 620hp and 525ft/lb of torque will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale. All proceeds to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Arizona and Cox Charities, and it will be sold at approximately 8pm Thursday January 19, 2012.

feature_2012_620_CamaroCox Charities has awarded more than $3.4 million in grants to local non-profits focused on youth, education and technology. Funds are raised through Cox employee contributions, customer donations, and community partnerships with organizations like Barrett-Jackson. Every dollar raised goes directly back into the community.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/

The Mothers Polish wheel cleaner commercial featuring HRE Wheels, SMS Supercars and Pirelli Tire will be airing during the SPEED Channel broadcast of the auction.

Both the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving and SMS Supercars are marketing partners of Mothers. Each Black Label SMS vehicle gets a Mothers Detail Kit. Mothers is the sponsor of SOEC’s Detailing Forum.

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SPV DISPLAYS COMPETITION MODEL IN HRE BOOTH FOR PRI SHOW

From our friends at Saleen Performance Vehicles.

A huge thanks goes out to the guys at HRE Performance Wheels for having the SALEEN SPEEDLAB, Performance Autosport, Ford Racing American Iron race car in their booth at the PRI Show last week!! It was great to see everyone that stopped by and said hi! Look for more updates and improvements made to the car in the coming weeks and months before the season opener next year!

SPV / PAS AI racer in HRE booth.
SPV / PAS AI racer in HRE booth.

[Source: Saleen Performance Vehicles]

SALEEN PERFORMANCE VEHICLES SEMA 2011 DISPLAY

From our friends at Saleen Performance Vehicles.

SEMA show is open!! Busy busy. Come visit our booth if you are at the show. Booth 21248
SEMA show is open!! Busy busy. Come visit our booth if you are at the show. Booth 21248

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SALEEN PERFORMANCE VEHICLES PREPARES MATTE BLACK SPEEDSTER FOR SEMA 2011

From our friends at Saleen Performance Vehicles.

SEMA car is finished and will be loaded in the morning!
SEMA car is finished and will be loaded in the morning!

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SMS ANNUAL CAR SHOW & OPEN HOUSE: SEPT. 17th, 2011

From our friends at SMS Supercars.

We currently have classes for all Mustangs and American Muscle. Check out the entry form and flyer at www.smscarshow.com to see the list of classes. We recommend getting your form in by September 10 so we can be sure to enter you in your class (All day-of-show entries will be judged in the MM and SS class as day-of-show).

2011 Annual Car Show & Open House
2011 Annual Car Show & Open House

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STEVE SALEEN AT CAMPBELL FORD IN NILES, MI – JULY 1, 2011

Campbell Ford Lincoln Mercury SMS in Niles Michigan is pleased to announce a Steve Saleen Signature Event this Friday, July 1!

2011 Cambell Ford Signature Event

We would like as many SOEC members, forum participants and Saleen owners and enthusiasts to come in to show off your rides and meet Steve Saleen!

Campbell Ford Lincoln Mercury Saleen
2801 S. 11th St.
Niles, Mi. 49120


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CARLISLE ALL-FORD NATIONALS 2011 COVERAGE

WINNERS LIST FOR ALL-FORD NATIONALS 2011

R148 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
347 KOENIG, KEVIN 1993 FORD SALEEN FIRST PLACE
348 GLASMIRE, JAMES 1988 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN SECOND PLACE
349 SANTOS, JOSE 1986 FORD SALEEN MUSTANG THIRD PLACE

R149 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
350 SHANAHAN, BRIAN 1997 FORD SALEEN S351 FIRST PLACE
351 DEBELLA, JOHN 2002 MUSTANG SALEEN CONVERT SECOND PLACE
352 NELEPOVITZ, MARK 1997 FORD SALEEN S281 THIRD PLACE

R150 – 2005 & UP SALEEN
353 LOYA, RICHARD 2007 FORD MUSTANG FIRST PLACE
354 DEMARCO, MICHAEL 2005 FORD MUSTANG SECOND PLACE
355 SIMMONS, MELISSA 2007 FORD SALEEN THIRD PLACE

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REAR VIEW: 5th ANNUAL SALEEN SHOW & OPEN HOUSE

PHOTOS & TEXT: CHRIS YANNUZZI

I had been in San Diego, CA from 1998-2001 while I was in the Navy. During this time I was part of a local Mustang club, with my 1997 Cobra convertible. During the Fall of 2000, the president of our car club set up a cruise to the Annual Saleen Car Show in Irvine, CA. So we headed up there and got registered for the show.

I knew of the Saleen Mustang due to being in the club, but never saw one up-close and I never thought I would be able to afford one on a E-4 paycheck. As I walked around, I was amazed at the beauty of each Saleen that was lined up for the show (and being a hater, I’m not going to lie – lol) I heard a roar of an engine and as I looked up at the main street, I saw Steve and Liz pull up in the first Saleen S7 (the color was silver). He was followed by a Saleen Explorer and as he reversed into a location in the center of the show, a group of guys jumped out of the Saleen Explorer and surrounded the S7 with velvet ropes. I was in awe of the S7, the show, the other Saleens, the Mystic SR (no engine) in the showroom, etc!!! I was HOOKED!!! At that show I took a pic of me and Steve together. Looking back it kinda seems creepy, since I didn’t know I would be a owner of one of his vehicles in the future.

Fast forward 9 years later (two more kids and a paid off Suburban and living in Austin, TX) – I was Finally able to pounce on my prey. Low and behold was a Ultra Rare Legend Lime Saleen S281 Speedster. Not only was that PURE AWESOME, but it had already had tons of mods done to it. An Extreme upgrade to it give it 550 horses, intake upgrade, and full exhaust upgrade w/ long tube headers and only 6k miles on the beast!!! It happened to be tucked away in a garage with its first owner never driving it because he worked out of state. I snatched it up and have enjoyed it ever since – She is nicknamed the 2nd wife!!!

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[Source: Chris Yannuzzi]

CARLISLE ALL-FORD NATIONALS IN CARLISLE, PA: JUNE 3-5, 2011

Carlisle Ford Nationals
Jun 3 – Jun 5, 2011

Adult Admission: Th.-Sun. $10 / 4-day Pass $30
Child Admission: 8 and under – FREE
Gate Times: Th.-Sa. 7am-6pm / Sun. 7am-3pm
Gate-N-Go Deadline: May 02, 2011

The entire family will enjoy the largest and most thrilling All-Ford event in the world. Ford, Mercury, Lincoln fans will have a showcase of over 2,200 vehicles to check out on the NPD showfield. During our 15th anniversary event, you will enjoy: indoor displays of concepts, customs and historically-significant cars and trucks; test drives by Ford Motor Company; a burnout competition; kids’ activities; industry guests; a car giveaway; NHRA drag racing; autocross for all skill levels and club gatherings. The excitement continues with a shopping experience you won’t soon forget, including an enormous swap meet, car corral and the Manufacturers Midway for the best in parts buying.

Online showfield registration for the 2011 season is open! If you haven’t registered online, what are you waiting for? Save time and register online today. You can also register by calling our office at (717) 243-7855.

Please note: refunds will not be issued less than 19 days prior to the beginning of the event and winners’ lists are subject to change.

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STEVE SALEEN VISITS ADAMSON FORD IN AL

By: BRANDON HUGHES on November 22, 2010
Pictures Courtesy of PHILIPPE CYR and LEE REESE
Original Article: MUSTANGEVOLUTION.COM

Over the weekend my local car club (SouthernStang.com) took a trip to Adamson Ford located in Birmingham, Alabama. The event has been advertised all around for a long time and many were looking forward to a fun cruise. The weather was perfect and everyone was ready for a fun event. Steve Saleen was at the dealership signing anything and everything you could imagine as well as having pictures taken with everyone. The Saleen Club Of America (saleenclubofamerica.com) put together the Saleens and SMS Superclub and Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (soec.org) assisted Steve Saleen with his autograph sessions. Magic City Mustangs (magiccitymustangs.com) helped with the event also. In total, there were Saleens from 7 states, including Indiana, Kentucky and even one passing through on their way home to Pennsylvania. Saleen was represented very well as there were plenty to be seen by all.

Many came in from all around for this event and they filled up the front part of the parking lot with no trouble. Many non Saleen vehicles were also at the event to and had a great time as well. The show was from 1pm until 5pm and the new 2011 SMS Mustang was on hand for all to see as well as many other amazing Saleen Vehicles. I hope everyone that attended had a great time. Thanks to Adamson Ford for a great event. If you missed out you really missed out, make sure to get in touch with your local car clubs and find out all thats going on. Even as the weather starts to cool there are always events and fun activities going on. Thanks to the Saleen Club of America, Magic City Mustangs, Adamson Ford and all the others that helped at the event.