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FOUND: 93-0053 SPYDER

A well written story by now, Saleen Performance entered their final year of Fox chassis Mustang production with updated standard features, additional model series and new optional content. This trifecta helped to boost sales figures as Saleen Performance evolved into a lifestyle brand for the 1990s. Most of these content changes took effect during the brief production hiatus of 1992.

93-0053 Spyder with period correct Saleen intake manifold
93-0053 Spyder with period correct Saleen intake manifold

Saleen Performance produced a total of 101 serialized Mustangs during 1993. Serial number 93-0053 is one of 33 standard convertibles (non-SC, non-SA-10) and seven of those were Vibrant White. Six were equipped with the optional Spyder package. Introduced the previous year, Spyders featured a structural styling bar and soft tonneau cover converting the convertible Mustang into a two-seater.

Additional content for 93-0053 consists of optional 3.55:1 gearing, radar detector and Pioneer CD player. Of the seven Vibrant White Saleen convertibles two were not supercharged. 93-0053 was an original white roof car.

93-0053 Spyder
93-0053 Spyder

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SALEEN’S NEXT GENERATION SUPERCAR FEATURED IN THIS MONTH’S MOTOR TREND MAGAZINE

CORONA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Saleen Automotive, Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN), (OTCBB: SLNN) (the “Company”), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to report that the Company’s planned Supercar has been featured prominently in this month’s edition of Motor Trend, a leading magazine for the automotive enthusiast.

The full-color, multi-photo spread with the headline “New Saleen Supercar Coming” notes the provenance of the new car which is expected to hit roads within two years and compete in performance and price with the Ferrari 458, McLaren 12c and Lamborghini Gallardo.

“We are thankful to Motor Trend for bringing attention to our effort to create the next generation of American supercar,” stated Steve Saleen, CEO, Saleen Automotive Inc. “We fully intend to fulfill on the promise that comes with the Saleen name and brand and to create a vehicle of rare speed and style. This car, once completed, will present an important part of the ever-growing Saleen family that now includes Mustangs, Challengers, Camaros and an exciting electric vehicle design.”

“I’d like to note that while the car featured in the article is an earlier prototype, we intend to update the public when new renderings are available,” added Saleen.

For more information and updates visit the following online locations:

Company website: www.saleenautomotive.com.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saleen

About Saleen Automotive, Inc.

Saleen is an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. Founder Steve Saleen has continually set the bar for automotive design and performance engineering in both street and racing applications. Saleen plans to utilize its existing strategic partnerships and dealer network to refine its design and engineering prowess, continue development of emerging automotive technologies, and expand its presence nationwide with a combination of automotive retail services, aftermarket parts and new vehicle sales to build significant long-term value. Learn more at www.saleenautomotive.com.

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Press Release

SALEEN AUTOMOTIVE REPORTS STRONG SALES FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS

CORONA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Saleen Automotive, Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN), (OTCBB: SLNN) (the “Company”), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to confirm that the Company’s 30th Anniversary Special Edition vehicle collection is selling briskly, with nearly 50% of the available inventory sold in less than a month of availability

Three distinct Saleen SA-30 vehicles will be produced with ten of each model; Saleen 620 Camaro, 570 Challenger, and 302 Mustang. MSRP for the SA-30 model is set at $95,000 before options.

“We’re are very pleased to report exceptional market reaction to the offering of our much-anticipated Saleen 30th Anniversary collection,” stated Steve Saleen, CEO, Saleen Automotive Inc. “While we expected strong market interest for the cars, it is most rewarding to see our efforts validated by a strong market response.”

“Even as we announce our intentions to diversify the Company’s future offerings with a new electric vehicle, these 30th Anniversary vehicles remind the market of our legacy in speed, elegance, and performance,” added Saleen.

Orders for this and other Saleen vehicles can be placed today at Saleen dealers nationwide, or by contacting Saleen Automotive directly for a personalized ordering process which concludes at the nearest Saleen Authorized Dealership. For more information visit www.saleen.com. For more information and updates visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saleen

Company website: www.saleenautomotive.com.

About Saleen Automotive, Inc.

Saleen is an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. Founder Steve Saleen has continually set the bar for automotive design and performance engineering in both street and racing applications. Saleen plans to utilize its existing strategic partnerships and dealer network to refine its design and engineering prowess, continue development of emerging automotive technologies, and expand its presence nationwide with a combination of automotive retail services, aftermarket parts and new vehicle sales to build significant long-term value. Learn more at www.saleenautomotive.com.

[Source: Saleen Automotive]

Press Release

SALEEN AUTOMOTIVE CONFIRMS ELECTRIC CAR PROJECT IN DEVELOPMENT

CORONA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Saleen Automotive, Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN), (OTCBB: SLNN) (the “Company”), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to confirm that the Company is currently in development to produce an electric vehicle for eventual distribution and sale.

“We recognize that electric cars are a trend, not a fad and expect this vehicle category to continue to increase as an automotive option for consumers,” stated Steve Saleen, CEO, Saleen Automotive Inc. “We intend to enter this market with an offering that is truly innovative and offers the styling and craftsmanship associated with the Saleen Automotive brand. The rapid pace of advancements in electric vehicle technology makes our entry into this market sector timely and should expedite completion of this project.”

Saleen Automotive plans to update the financial and automotive media in early 2014 with the public release of scale models of its new electric vehicle project.

“I’m not prepared to give all the details of our electric vehicle project yet but I can tell you that it is unlike anything currently in the marketplace,” added Saleen. “Throw out your pre-conceived notions and expectations. This vehicle will be revolutionary in its aesthetics and mechanics. Stay tuned.”

For more information and updates visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saleen

Company website: www.saleenautomotive.com.

About Saleen Automotive, Inc.

Saleen is an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. Founder Steve Saleen has continually set the bar for automotive design and performance engineering in both street and racing applications. Saleen plans to utilize its existing strategic partnerships and dealer network to refine its design and engineering prowess, continue development of emerging automotive technologies, and expand its presence nationwide with a combination of automotive retail services, aftermarket parts and new vehicle sales to build significant long-term value. Learn more at www.saleenautomotive.com.

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Press Release

SALEEN AUTOMOTIVE RELEASES INVESTOR PRESENTATION

CORONA, Calif., Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Saleen Automotive, Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN), (OTCBB: SLNN) (the “Company”), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to announce the availability of an Investor Presentation. The presentation provides a useful resource detailing Saleen Automotive’s operational plan, objectives, strategy, management, and other important data. The presentation can be viewed online at our main corporate website at:

http://www.saleenautomotive.com/investors.html

“Saleen Automotive is intent on providing the highest degree of transparency possible to the investing public,” stated Steve Saleen, CEO, Saleen Automotive. “We believe this detailed Investor Presentation allows interested parties to better understand our business plan and strategy and to efficiently communicate the Saleen Automotive story to the retail and institutional markets.”

For more information and updates visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saleen

Company website: www.saleenautomotive.com.

About Saleen Automotive, Inc.

Saleen is an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. Founder Steve Saleen has continually set the bar for automotive design and performance engineering in both street and racing applications. Saleen plans to utilize its existing strategic partnerships and dealer network to refine its design and engineering prowess, continue development of emerging automotive technologies, and expand its presence nationwide with a combination of automotive retail services, aftermarket parts and new vehicle sales to build significant long-term value. Learn more at www.saleenautomotive.com.

[Source: Saleen Automotive]

Enthusiast News

eBay: S281 E ‘SALEEN STORE’ DISPLAY CAR

2005 SALEEN S281 Mustang SC Display Show Car Laser Cut in HALF Museum EXTREME

The Saleen Store Extreme Display Cutaway
The Saleen Store Extreme Display Cutaway

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Extreme S281 Mustang Display Car with Glass Walls… Used in SALEENS factory Showroom!!

2005 Model S281 CUT IN HALF!

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Press Release

SALEEN CELEBRATES 30 YEARS AS AN AUTOMOTIVE BRAND

Manufactures a Few Powerful Anniversary Models.

Saleen Automotive Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN) Corona, CA – (November 21, 2013)

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Saleen as a specialty vehicle manufacturer. To commemorate the event, Saleen Automotive will be producing 3 variations of its SA-30 model.

“Through our automotive passion we celebrate every day that we are able to continue to design, develop, and produce the cars that we manufacture”, said Steve Saleen. “Once every five years, I celebrate the achievements with the automotive community through a commemorative vehicle.”

As the sixth edition in the SA series, the Saleen Anniversary series vehicles have become well known and coveted among collectors and enthusiasts for their exclusivity and extremely low production numbers. Each anniversary edition vehicle also traditionally boasts a balanced blend of Saleen legacy and future enhancements.

Limited Production

A total of thirty Saleen SA-30 vehicles will be produced, ten each of a Saleen 620 Camaro, 570 Challenger, and 302 Mustang. Although each Saleen model is based on a different platform, all Saleen SA-30 vehicles will share a common theme: Saleen Racing Heritage.

Design and Livery

In years past, Saleen Anniversary editions have touted a distinct paint scheme that is deeply rooted in the motorsports livery from Saleen race vehicles. With thirty years marking the pearl anniversary, the SA-30 lineup will be available in a single theme consisting of a custom ‘Tire Smoke’ pearl white Saleen paint with Speedlab yellow and black painted components that all come together to provide a distinct paint design that is instantly recognizable as a Saleen product. Additional color touches will be added in the form of color matched pearl white Saleen wheels.

The interior treatment has been completely redesigned for the Saleen SA-30 vehicles. In addition to the special edition SA-30 insignia on the serialized dash plaque, interior badging and SA-30 carpeting; the seating has been completely refreshed with a black leather and white perforated alcantara treatment that brings the 30th Anniversary livery to the drivers’ cabin as well.

An optional complete interior reconfiguration in the form of a 2-seater Fastback setup is also available on each of the SA-30 Saleen models. This Saleen tailor-made interior package is the ultimate addition to the SA-30. It starts with completely removing the rear seat and rear deck, then the fabrication creates a true racecar type interior transformation with custom formed panels to separate the cabin from the trunk area. Adding to the structure while improving handling is a race style cross-brace that ties in to the rear shock towers. Following the fabrication, Saleen crafts tailor-made leather to give a final fit and finish to the ‘rear seat delete’ option.

“When we began exploring some new Saleen styling that we wanted to debut with the SA-30 vehicles, we knew that we wanted something that spoke of our ‘Born of Racing’ heritage and a rear seat delete came as a natural choice for the SA-30”, said Sean Smith, Design Director. “Through the fastback design and we were able to add a lot of refinement to the interior while still retaining the racecar environment.”

Technologically advanced design

The distinct SA-30 options are not only prepared for the interior but also projects outward in a familiar way. Saleen SA-30 302 model will also have a Saleen panoramic roof available option with a technological advancement, Saleen Frost-Touch Glass.

Debuting on the SA-30 302 Mustang, the Saleen Frost-Touch Glass provides that ability to have a complete panoramic glass roof while giving the option to change it from translucent to opaque with the touch of a button. This technology is integrated into the panoramic roof and rear window glass to allow the user to diffuse the light in both areas independently.

To quickly bring this technology to market for the SA-30 302, Saleen worked closely with Southern California based Glass Apps, LLC in a strategic partnership between the two firms.

“With past models, the panoramic glass roof was a fantastic compliment to any Saleen vehicle, but our #1 request was to develop a way to shade the glass without having to apply standard tint or add interior hardware”, said Sven Etzelsberger, VP of Engineering. “We began working with this technology some time ago and it has come to the point where we are able to completely frost the rear window to the panoramic glass roof almost instantaneous.”

Using suspended particle technology, the Saleen Frost-Touch Glass uses an electric current to energize and align otherwise randomly placed particles. When the Rear Window and the Panoramic Glass roof are in frost mode the level of solar transmission is reduced by 40 percent, and the amount of UV protection is increased by 98%.

Power and Performance

Providing the Speed portion of the Speed | Science | Style trifecta is a well-integrated Saleen supercharged package adorning each of the SA-30 power plants. Horsepower numbers vary for each SA-30 platform and will top out at 625HP with the SA-30 Mustang edition.

Providing grip and traction assistance is the Saleen suspension package that carries over from the current Saleen production vehicles. And stopping power is on demand with the yellow powder-coated Saleen big brake kits all as standard equipment for the SA-30 vehicles.

Availability, Pricing and Additional Information

As a total run of just ten SA-30 Camaros, ten SA-30 Challengers and ten SA-30 Mustangs availability is expected to end quickly for these exclusive models. MSRP for the SA-30 model is set at $95,000 before options. Orders for this and other Saleen vehicles can be placed today at Saleen dealers nationwide, or by contacting Saleen directly for a personalized ordering process which concludes at the nearest Saleen Authorized Dealership. For more information visit www.saleen.com.

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Press Release

SALEEN AUTOMOTIVE RELEASE Q2 RESULTS

Reports Sales of $1.5 million, an Increase of 165%

CORONA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Saleen Automotive, Inc. (SLNN) (the “Company”), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to provide the market with its second quarter key financial results for the three and six month periods ending September 30, 2013. The full 10Q filing is available on the SEC’s website http://1.usa.gov/1cNCnmi

Key financial results of operations for the quarter ending September 30, 2013 are summarized herein:

Sales increased 165.2% to $1,568,480 for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 from $591,487 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012;

Gross margin increased 79.3% to $334,472 for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 from $186,738 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012;

Operating expenses increased 108.4% to $1,482,398 for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 from $711,420 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012;

Net loss increased 99.6% to $1,1344,966 for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 from $568,682 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012;

Key financial results of operations for the six months through September 30, 2013 are summarized herein:

Sales increased 272.3% to $2,494,569 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from $669,986 for the six months ended September 30, 2012;

Gross margin increased 184.3% to $417,590 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from $146,869 for the six months ended September 30, 2012;

Operating expenses increased 142.4% to $3,504,609 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from $1,445,802 for the six months ended September 30, 2012;

Net loss increased 155.6% to $3,578,213 for the six months ended September 30, 2013 from $1,399,719 for the six months ended September 30, 2012;

“We are pleased to release financials that simultaneously demonstrate an increase in sales as well as a significantly higher gross margin,” stated Steve Saleen, CEO, Saleen Automotive. “We believe that this early sales momentum is critical as it not only validates our current product offerings in the marketplace, but it also puts Saleen vehicles on the road where they become rolling advertisements for the Saleen brand.”

The sales increase reflects an aggressive sales effort during the six months ended September 30, 2013. The increase in operating expenses is largely attributable to the hiring of new personnel and expansion of the company’s facilities to support the growth in sales.

Milestones from the period include:

  • Saleen Automotive Announces Expansion, Creates Four Acre Campus
  • Saleen featured in National Financial Media article, ‘Steve Saleen, Mustang, and the Next Chapter’ http://bit.ly/1aCLOym
  • Saleen Unveils Heritage Collection, Celebrates Racing Legends by Creating Legendary Cars

All the above events can be read by looking under the news feed for SLNN. Saleen uses the following outlets to provide updates from time to time to the public regarding its business and operations:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saleen

Company website: www.saleenautomotive.com.

About Saleen Automotive, Inc.

Saleen is an American specialty manufacturer of performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel. Founder Steve Saleen has continually set the bar for automotive design and performance engineering in both street and racing applications. Saleen plans to utilize its existing strategic partnerships and dealer network to refine its design and engineering prowess, continue development of emerging automotive technologies, and expand its presence nationwide with a combination of automotive retail services, aftermarket parts and new vehicle sales to build significant long-term value. Learn more at www.saleenautomotive.com.

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Enthusiast News

HISTORY CHANNEL: SALEEN S7 ON TOP GEAR AMERICA

Top Gear America to feature the Saleen S7 in tonights episode!

Top Gear America

“I’m not doing this for us gentlemen, I’m doing this for the United States of America.”

Be sure to tune in for tonights episode of Top Gear on History! Featuring the Saleen S7 in the ultimate battle of America vs Europe.

Watch tonights episode of Top Gear America as Adam Ferrara, Tanner Foust and Rutledge Wood take the top Supercars from America (read: Saleen S7) and see how they stack up against their European counterparts.

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