PHOTOS & TEXT: DOUG CAMPBELL
*** Editor’s Note ***
Shorty after Campbell Ford finished rebuilding 08-0025E, we were asked to remove all discussion and photo evidence of this episode. Most material was lost through time.
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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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PHOTOS & TEXT: RONALD AASTED
I got the need for speed bug in 2009 when I took my 2006 GT Mustang in March to Portland International Raceway for a High Performance Driving School. What a blast that was and for $200.00 I thought it was a pretty good deal. Problem was now I liked racing so much how can I do this affordability. That’s where I found Auto Cross Racing. While it doesn’t compare to taking your car on track and going all out it was in itself a very competitive type of racing and met my first goal of affordable.
After a few events with the 2006 Mustang, learning its capabilities and taking a few hits literally on the chin with some cones I decided I wanted to buy a car specifically for Auto Crossing. Due to the screws coming from the back side forward on the Roush front chin spoiler I ended up with a few star cracks in the paint, so the decision was made.
I found my Saleen on Craiglist in Bend OR. I contacted the seller and discussed the photos as the car had some damage on it. I decided to make the purchase and two hours later we picked up the car. Not to bore you with all the details but once I started looking a little closer I could see I had a little more work cut out for me then originally intended before I could race it so I’ll just start posting a few pictures of my journey and thanks for all the people that helped me along the way with questions and Saleen parts I needed. I have never done anything like this before, so everything I did I learned from watching shows on how to’s and asking questions.
The first set of pictures are when I brought it home.
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PHOTOS: JOHNNY ELIAS
Extreme Rainbow became the first optional Saleen custom color to capture both media and enthusiast attention. Developed by BASF, a partner in the Horse of a Different Color contest of 1996 that produced a one-off Extreme Mystic S351, Rainbow took a baton from Ford Motor Company by continuing to offer color changing pigments for mass consumption.
Introduced through BASF’s Extreme Colors line, Rainbow would become a long running staple in Saleen’s custom color chart. From late 1996 through 2009 Saleen produced 19 vehicles in this retina blasting hue.
One such vehicle is 00-0387, a unique S281 Supercharged Speedster loaded to the gills with optional equipment. Current owner, Johnny Elias, located 00-0387 by way of a popular internet auction site this past winter. No stranger to New Edge Saleen Mustangs, Johnny captured 00-0387 with much anticipation.
Produced in May 2000 and delivered to Marietta Ford, #387 features a laundry list of optional Saleen equipment. Beginning with an S281 Supercharged convertible, #387 hosts the following: Heat extractor hood, 10″ rear wheels, tire upgrade, chrome wheels, 13″ front brake upgrade, Saleen/Recaro leather seating, Saleen floor mats, carbon fiber accent trim, and Speedster package.
For the 2000 model year Saleen produced 974 Mustangs, 203 were Supercharged convertibles, 178 featured 5-speed manual transmissions and 94 were Speedsters. Of those, 19 had Saleen/Recaro leather seating with four featuring carbon fiber trim.
Of the 974 street Mustangs produced for the model year, eight were painted a Saleen custom color.
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Original Post: November 16, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Original Thread: FOUREYEDPRIDE.COM
The 1987 through 1993 Saleen Mustangs based upon 2-door “coupe” bodies (aka: hardtops, notchbacks) are a fairly uncommon sight. These coupes were never produced in large quantities and were never marketed or advertised on a national, mainstream channel. The “coupes” were mainly side-note and news brief articles for enthusiast publications during 1987 and 1988.
When we look back at 1987-93 coupe production, the estimated tally equaled 65 units of Saleen Mustangs that were once roaming the streets with their funky square roofs and trunk lids. Two of the more famous examples were the Scarlet Red 87-0068 coupe for Austin Craig and the not-so-controversial run of fourteen white 1988 SSP coupes for Damerow Ford of Beaverton Oregon.
The rarity of these coupes did not translate to kid glove care. When you examine the individual histories and lives of these rare Saleen Mustangs, a range of use and abuse comes to the surface. Yes, there were thefts that were never recovered, other cars were stolen and stripped of all their equipment, a few were damaged and scrapped, while some were used as “normal” vehicles and treated as such.
When we review 1989 vehicle production, Saleen Autosport shipped out about 900 serialized vehicles to dealers. When you take into account the unnumbered 1989 California Sport GT and “other” dealer specials, 1989 was the most prolific year for the 6-year-old company.
Over the 1989 model year, Saleen produced an estimate of 26 Saleen Mustangs on the 2-door coupe body. Of those 26, 11 are believed to have been painted Oxford White. When we view those 11, Smoke Grey interiors were in 10 units while one featured Regatta Blue interior appointments with custom Saleen/FloFit seating. Production number 89-0348.
89-0348 was delivered through Burch Ford, a source known for oddly ordered Saleen Mustangs, with a stereo delete and leather Ford SVO shift knob as options. This car is the only known ’89 Saleen to have the “SVO Knob” note and is one of six serialized Mustangs for the model year to have a stereo delete.
We don’t know much about the life and times of 89-0348. There was speculation the car was once hit hard in the rear and repaired. Years later it was hit on the driver’s side bending the roof. Eventually these remains were used to create a tribute car while the bent body became home to overgrown brush and forest creatures. -DB
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“Brawn and fun combined in one,” is how Mark Oldman describes both his orange muscle car (“El Tigre”) and the high-horsepower wine Petite Sirah, both bucking with intensity and usually of Californian origin. Mark explains why Petite Sirah is perfect for winter months or whenever you “want a lot from your wine,” even if it’s a little John Mellencamp-style pain with your pleasure.
Mustang Club of America National Show by the Blue Ridge Mustang Club of Asheville at the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina
SOEC activities September 2 – 5, 2010
Come join the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club and Steve Saleen, Thursday, September 2 – Sunday, September 5. The event is sold-out for show cars and discount pricing on Biltmore Estate tickets. If you do not have admission tickets for the Biltmore Estate, they will be available at the Biltmore for the regular price of $55/person/day. You will have to park in the regular parking lot and get the Biltmore’s shuttle to the show site.
Joe Grace, Blue Ridge Mustang Club of Asheville, reports that rooms may still be available at the Quality Inn Hotel & Suites at Skyland / Arden. Special Mustang event rates are no longer available, so you will need to check the rates.
Early Sunday morning (possibly at sunrise): Group photo for Saleens in front of the Biltmore Mansion. Details to be determined. We need to know in advance—NOW—if you want to participate in the photo.
E-mail: saleens351@comcast.net
For activities listed above and below, RSVP to saleens351@comcast.net Please list what SOEC activities you will be attending:
1) Autograph for Saleen, 2) Thursday night, 3) Friday park together, 4) Friday night, 5) Saturday night, 6) Sunday morning photo. Give your name, contact phone number, Saleen model & number (ex. S281 #96-0000), and SOEC activity you will attend: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. See list below.
ITINERARY OF SOEC ACTIVITIES (as of 8/27/2010)
Autograph Sessions: Steve Saleen will be autographing posters and Saleens. Times to be announced at the show. Inquire at the SMS Supercars tent.
1) Time to be determined: Autograph for your Saleen
Thursday, September 2, 2010:
2) Evening: Early arrivals – join SOEC for Thursday night dinner and ??? Time and place to be announced. E-mail to sign up in advance: saleens351@comcast.net. Details will be e-mailed when available.
Friday, September 3, 2010:
3) Parking at MCA shows is as you arrive. To park together, a group must arrive together. We will meet early on Friday. We hope to have spaces by the SMS Supercars tent. The gathering spot and time has not yet been determined. We must have your e-mail to get the details to you.
8:00A.M.-5:00P.M.: Biltmore Estate MCA show.
4) 6:30P.M.-8:30P.M.: Join SOEC and Steve Saleen at the Sauce Boss dinner at the Biltmore Estate. Show or spectator admission tickets will be required to be on the Estate for the evening activity. If you don’t have tickets to the Sauce Boss, they will be available at the Asheville Club host tent until 3:00 P.M. on Friday.
4) 8:30P.M.-10:30P.M.: Concert – Sauce Boss at the Biltmore Estate.
Saturday, September 4, 2010:
8:00A.M.-5:00P.M.: Biltmore Estate MCA show.
12:00P.M.: MCA judging for registered show cars.
5) 6:30-8:30P.M.: Dinner at the Biltmore Estate.
5) 8:30P.M.-10:30P.M.: Entertainment at the Biltmore Estate.
The Saturday Night Dinner and Entertainment by the Pink Flamingos is sponsored by Steve Saleen and SMS Supercars. Join SOEC and Steve Saleen. Show or spectator admission tickets will be required to be on the Estate for the evening activity. If you don’t have tickets to the dinner and entertainment, they will be available at the Asheville Club host tent until 3:00 P.M. on Friday and Saturday.
Sunday, September 5, 2010:
6) Early A.M.: Group photo for Saleens in front of the Biltmore Mansion. Details to be determined.
8:00A.M.– ? :Biltmore Estate MCA show and trophy presentations by the Blue Ridge Mustang Club of Asheville.
Steve Saleen will be at Newins Bayshore Ford in Bay Shore, New York on Saturday, October 9, 2010.
We are located at 219 West Main Street in Bayshore, New York (Suffolk County, Long Island).
He will be signing autographs for all who attend and the all new 2011 SMS 302 Signature Mustang will be on display and ready for sale. Autograph times to be announced.
We welcome all who attend. Bring your car, your family and friends, as it should be a really fun day with lots of great Mustangs on display!
Hope to see you all there! for more info please contact Shaun Blanco at Newins Ford, 631-665-1300 x509.
Thank You!
Newin’s Bay Shore Ford
219 West Main Street
Bay Shore, NY 11706
newinsford.com
The Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club once again participated in the Carlisle All Ford Nationals in Pennsylvania.
WINNERS LIST FOR ALL-FORD NATIONALS 2010
R46 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
337 GLASMIRE, JAMES 1988 FORD MUSTANG FIRST PLACE
338 KOENIG, KEVIN 1993 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN SECOND PLACE
339 HITESHUE, JIM 1993 FORD SALEEN THIRD PLACE
R47 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
340 COFFEY, MARY SZANYI 2001 SALEEN MUSTANG FIRST PLACE
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Tony Day Saleen Club of America
341 PRIZER, SHAWN 2001 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN CPE SECOND PLACE
342 BECERRA, JOSE 1998 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN THIRD PLACE
R48 – 2005 & UP SALEEN
343 SIMMONS, MELISSA 2007 FORD SALEEN FIRST PLACE
344 FOULK, JEFFREY 2006 MUSTANG SALEEN SECOND PLACE
345 O SULLIVAN, MICHAEL 2006 SALEEN EXTREME THIRD PLACE
346 WOODS, MARCELLA 2008 FORD MUSTANG *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: Bill Miller III Partner, Carlisle Events
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Published on Mar 27, 2016
Saleen SR 95-0075
(Jay challenges Tim to a 2nd burn out contest in the parking lot of NBC studios.)
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