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Event Announcement

FABULOUS FORDS FOREVER AT KNOTT’S WEEKEND 2013

  • Meet Steve Saleen!
  • Bring your Saleen — no matter its condition — to the largest non-judged show of its kind in the world!

Pre-Register by March 30 — you can do so online or download a form at:
http://www.fabulousfordsforever.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 19:

Editors of 5.0 Mustang and Super Ford are hosting an open house at their El Segundo facility (near LAX) — it will probably be an afternoon event. All Saleen owners welcome. More information to come.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20:

Club Members: Join us for a members-only dinner event — RSVP Required for each person in your party — Details to be sent to members in late February, or send an email to jimd@soec.org or call 714-369-8621 for more info. Casual attire, pay-your-own meal and expect to pay $12-20-plus for your meal per person. Space is limited, and spouses (or significant others) and family are welcome.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21:

We’ll do an early morning cruise to Knott’s (see lower map below) with Steve and Molly on Sunday – Meet at Saleen at 7:45 a.m.; planned departure by 8:00 a.m. Everyone’s invited. You must be pre-registered for the show by March 30 and have your confirmation card hanging from your rear view mirror as you enter the Knott’s gate.

Steve Saleen will hold autograph sessions with free posters during the show at Knott’s for one hour each at about 10:30 a.m. and again at about 1:30 p.m.

At the close of the show, Steve will do a car signing for Saleens — just be by your car at 3:00.

If you want to pre-purchase a Saleen Book and have it ready for pickup at Knott’s to have Steve sign it, please PM us for details. Quantities limited and the price is only $60.

We will need some volunteers to help parking from 5:30 – 10:00 a.m. and you get a free VIP lunch with journalists and celebrities plus preferential parking, but we need a commitment by Februar 25. You must also have your car registered for the show.

We might need additional helpers starting at 7:00 a.m., so if you arrive early, please let Jim D. know you can help and we’ll give you a vest or a task to help with .

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Event Coverage

SALEEN DEBUTS NEWLY BADGED MUSTANG LINEUP

By: DREW PHILLIPS on April 23, 2012 at 7:49 AM
Original Article: MUSTANGSDAILY.COM

It was only a few weeks ago that Steve Saleen announced he would once again be taking control of the Saleen brand, and already the company is making use of the familiar logo and branding. At the Fabulous Fords at Knott’s Berry Farm event this past weekend Saleen displayed their current 2012 Mustang lineup in their booth with new banners and badges to reflect the recent name change. The SMS name could still be seen on various places on the cars, although we fully expect the company will update their tooling for all future vehicles.

Currently Saleen offers three Mustang variants, starting with the base White Label ($35,540) that features basic modifications, the Yellow Label (45,540) that adds a supercharger system and 19-inch wheels and tires, and finally the Black Label ($48,000 naturally aspirated, $58,000 supercharged)) that gets a full body kit and interior upgrade.

For the future Saleen plans to revise their lineup with four new models based on the 2013 Mustang including the 302 4V, 302 SC, 302 SSC and 302 X.

[Source: MustangsDaily.com]

Press Release

SALEEN S281 CONVERTIBLE TO DEBUT AT FABULOUS FORDS FOREVER!

PONTIAC, Mich., April 20 /PRNewswire/ — Saleen Performance Vehicles’ new 2010 S281 convertible will make its first public appearance this coming Sunday at the 25th Annual Fabulous Fords Forever!, hosted at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.

The black S281 production convertible will be making its debut accompanied by a silver coupe and the powerful Saleen 435S. The Fabulous Fords show is one of the premier Ford events in the country and Saleen Performance Vehicles continues its tradition of interacting with the thousands of Ford enthusiasts who attend each year.

The S281, based on the 2010 Ford Mustang, displays a premium level of design consideration, both exterior and interior, with performance to match. It builds on the Saleen tradition of limited-edition, high-performance vehicles for enthusiasts who are looking for an exhilarating driving experience, with refined drivability for real-world road conditions.

The S281 features carefully crafted sculptural detailing, with lines and forms that flow naturally displaying suppleness, power and agility. And power is at the heart of the S281, emanating from a Saleen Series VI.5 twin-screw supercharger and dual-stage intercooler mated to 4.6-liter V8 engine producing 485 hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque, connected to the rear wheels via a short-throw, five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio.

“For more than 25 years the Saleen name has stood for excellence in design, engineering, and driving dynamics,” said Mike Shields, CEO of Saleen Performance Vehicles. “The new S281 is an excellent example of what those words mean when we craft concepts into real cars. Our team has done a terrific job; I’m proud of them and proud to be offering this car to our customers.”

About Saleen Performance Vehicles
Saleen Performance Vehicles is a manufacturer of limited-edition, high-performance cars and trucks, headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan. Saleen vehicles embody sophistication in engineering, styling and performance, resulting in a dynamic driving experience that is both exhilarating and refined. Together with its sister companies, Control-Tec LLC, Power-Tec LLC and its subsidiary, Arrow Racing Engines, Saleen encompasses a broad range of capabilities and services in automotive design, development and manufacturing. For more information, please visit the Saleen Performance Vehicles website at www.saleen.com.

SOURCE: Saleen Performance Vehicles