Where is a certain race Saleen? (display / design study vehicle)

[ducky996r]

does anybody know what happened or where this car is located now. was it sold or does "saleen" still have it. or if anybody has anymore pics of it.


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[AMS MIKE]

It was just the shell and I think it went to Troy facility when they shipped all the press cars/display cars over there. within the last month or so of the Irvine facility.

[ducky996r]

i figured it was just a shell, being the blacked out windows and no brakes. was just curious if it got sold like some of the other cars

[tennesseemustangperformance]

i figured it was just a shell, being the blacked out windows and no brakes. was just curious if it got sold like some of the other cars

I don't know where it is right now, but sort of off topic there is a video on youtube of Jay Leno with a Grand National doing a burnout contest with Tim Allen in one of these SCCA cars. Very cool indeed.

[2DXTRM]

I don't know where it is right now, but sort of off topic there is a video on youtube of Jay Leno with a Grand National doing a burnout contest with Tim Allen in one of these SCCA cars. Very cool indeed.

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Wish I could find more in-action videos of these Team Saleen cars...Love the way they sound!

[2DXTRM]

Does anyone have any info about the engines/transmission/supercharger that was used on that Saleen race car above? (Tim Allen's Saleen vs. Jay Leno's Turbo Buick)

[Dave]

The early World Challenge SRs (like above) might be powered by an EFI 351cid small block featuring a Vortech supercharger.

A competition junkie should know more... or I could look for some papers/notes on these vehicles.

[2DXTRM]

The early World Challenge SRs (like above) should be powered by an EFI 351cid small block featuring a Vortech supercharger.

A competition junkie should know more... or I could look for some papers/notes on these vehicles.

Reason I ask is because the Saleen used by Tim Allen in that video sounds a little more rowdy than a street spec'd 351W/S-Trim S351.

Love the way it sounds! :biggrin:

[tennesseemustangperformance]

Reason I ask is because the Saleen used by Tim Allen in that video sounds a little more rowdy than a street spec'd 351W/S-Trim S351.

Love the way it sounds! :biggrin:


Hate to point the obvious out here... but it is Tim Allen. lol He probably has done a little bit to the car personally (or had it done). :wink:

[Dave]

Attached below is a photo of an early World Challenge SR motor.

Specs:
- 351cid Aluminum Motorsport SVO block and heads
- Saleen throttle-body fuel injection
- 580hp, 545lbs-ft
- Hewland 5-Speed Transmission

[tennesseemustangperformance]

Attached below is a photo of an early World Challenge SR motor.

Specs:
- 351cid Aluminum Motorsport SVO block and heads
- Saleen throttle-body fuel injection
- 580hp, 545lbs-ft
- Hewland 5-Speed Transmission


I thought you were not supposed to post pornography here, Dave! :biggrin:
That is PURE SEX!

[ducky996r]

Found some more pics, Still after years of searching I am coming up empty handed on where this car is. Does anyone know of a good source to contact to help find this car?

[Dave]

Does anyone know of a good source to contact to help find this car?

Contact Jess Albright.

Also, Spring Hebler may be able to tell you if the vehicle went to MI or was unloaded in CA before the move.

[Jim D.]

It may have been sold during the Fairbanks dismantling, if I recall correctly... Spring might know, and I'll put a shout out to her. Jared C. or Carlos or a few other people also should know.

This "race-like" car is in the lobby at Steve Saleen's SMS Supercars... this one is known as "Christine."

[Jim D.]

Spring says she doesn't know... that was before her time.

Ron told her that it was once at Speedway Cafe restaurant in the Irvine Spectrum shopping center, which I think I remember. After the restaurant closed down it went somewhere else, which would have been prior to say September 2006. It may even have been sent to another Speedway Cafe, and disappeared after that.

[AMS MIKE]

Spring says she doesn't know... that was before her time.

Ron told her that it was once at Speedway Cafe restaurant in the Irvine Spectrum shopping center, which I think I remember. After the restaurant closed down it went somewhere else, which would have been prior to say September 2006. It may even have been sent to another Speedway Cafe, and disappeared after that.

yes it was, That was when I had my store at the Spectrum. early 2000's

[ducky996r]

Thanks for all the replies and info. Thanks for all the names and leads. But where do I contact these people at? Are they forum members on here? I would seriously like to purchase the car if I can find it.

Thanks again
Brent

[ricksaleen]

Brent;

I do know where these cars and all the original Saleen Race cars and their present owners are located. Unfortunately I can not put you in touch with them until after the New Year. They are quite tied up before then and I can't go into details unfortunately. Most are personal friends of mine over all these years. The other unfortunate thing is the GT-2 cars from LeMans have been painted other colors now for other race series since and you, nor I would even recognize them. So is the life of a race car. you cna e-mail me at colosaleen@comcast.net and when the time is right, I will see about helping you out.

Rick

[ducky996r]

Rick,

Thank you very much for your help, I have sent you an email. And yes many of the cars have been repainted, as were some of the spoilers changed. I do have some pics of them and I figured it would be worth sharing.

[ducky996r]

I have some pick of one that was up for sale last year or two years ago. cant remember. Ex le mans car. Was for sale in the UK, I have a ton of pics of it but cant find the zip drive they are on. :mad: Some other pics though

[ducky996r]

And a couple more pics

[ricksaleen]

E-mail receive and some information returned Brent. Not sure if you or anyone has alot of that specific race history. I have a lot of that info tucked away but that should hold you over for now. :)

BTW Everyone knows the Rainbow SR will be mine someday. The present pwner just needs to come back to earth off cloud nine in his present asking price. Ha! Ha!

[Jim D.]

I ran across an old email and the "Speedway Cafe" prop was at Fairbanks as late as early September 2008, and I believe it was sold by that time but still onsite.

I guess our memory's slipping.

[Jim D.]

I actually found a photo I took at Fairbanks in early August 2008, which also shows that it was getting to be a sad state of affairs as they closed down.

[Barricade]

I can afford this one! :tongue:

Johnny Lightning Mustang Classic Series

1996 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN RACER
~~~~~~~~~~Retired in 1997~~~~~~~

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Dang it... now Im thinking of making another tribute car. lolololol
These are on eBay every blue moon.... :wink:

[ducky996r]

I actually found a photo I took at Fairbanks in early August 2008, which also shows that it was getting to be a sad state of affairs as they closed down.


Looking a bit dusty...Thanks for the added info. Hopefully it keeps coming in and eventually this car will surface.