One-owner 1,658 actual mile Saleen Parnelli Jones 302 Mustang 5.0L V8 5spd AC

One of the biggest names in hot rod Mustangs is Saleen Incorporated. By offering limited edition, high performance turnkey sports cars, Steve Saleen took his company from a garage bay tuner to a highly respected OEM level manufacturer. And as one of only 500 cars produced to honor legendary Indianapolis 500 winner Parnelli Jones, this spotless 2007 Parnelli Jones 302 is perhaps one of his coolest creations. And with this example showing less than 1700 original miles, this 2007 Saleen is virtually a showroom-fresh offering. If you're a savvy car collector who is looking for the opportunity to own a red hot collector's item that is an absolute thrill to drive, here's your chance!

BODYWORK/TRIM

As the first offering from the Saleen Heritage Collection, the Parnelli Jones 302 was designed to capture the raw, aggressive attitude with which Parnelli raced; therefore, you could order any color car you wanted so long as it was Grabber Orange. Thanks to the largely hand-built nature of the custom Saleen add-ons, you'll find tight panel gaps and correct fitment that you would expect from a creation that's straight out of the southern California headquarters. And despite performing everyday tasks as flawlessly as a stock Mustang, the car has been completely re-envisioned to incorporate many subtle tweaks which recall the glory days of Trans Am racing.

To create that road ready, Trans Am racer appearance, Saleen equipped the Parnelli Jones 302 with every cosmetic trick in their book. At the front of the car, a re-designed front bumper cover hangs a chrome trimmed grille and injection molded headlight dividers above a black serial number and racing style air dam. Behind that bumper, a black striped and fully functional shaker hood holds race derived hood pins in front of satin finished “S302” emblems. Ornamentation is kept to a minimum with a black 302 side stripes and Saleen branded billet racing style gas cap. And Ford's classic Mustang profile is augmented by aggressive Saleen side skirts and throwback C-pillar vents which recall classic Shelbys of the 1960s. At the back of the car, a louvered, satin black rear window visor sits above a traditional Saleen championship decal, and a satin black trunk deck props a clean '70 Boss-style wing. Below that wing, a custom chrome trimmed rear valence displays both a custom Saleen Parnelli Jones emblem and a traditional Ford emblem, and a custom rear bumper weaves a black splitter around stainless exhaust tips.

ENGINE

Lift Parnelli Jones #155's custom shaker hood and you'll find a crisp new 302 cubic inch Saleen built SOHC three valve V8 which produces an SAE certified 400 horsepower and 390 lb./ft. of torque. What that means for you is a rocket-like sprint to triple digit speeds from an engine that never seems to feel like it's out of breath. And, like the legendary Trans Am Fords it honors, this car doesn't carry the imbalanced weight and mechanical stigma of having a big engine shoehorned into a tight engine bay. The pristine small block fits naturally between the cars glossy Grabber Orange fenders and presents a factory-fresh appearance. It's exceptionally clean, nothing is out of place and there is absolutely no dirt or other signs of wear and tear.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

In keeping with both Steve Saleen and Parnelli Jones race ancestry, this limited edition Mustang was designed utilizing Saleens own precision suspension. The all new, yet classic Watts-Link suspension is derived from racing and performance applications, and offers the purest race handling found in any OEM street car. Behind small block engine, a rugged Tremec 5-speed manual transmission drives a tall 3.73 rear end, which makes for some spectacular wheel spin in first and second gear, and astounding acceleration when you get the launch just right. Taking advantage of the Mustang's Macpherson front and 3 link rear chassis, Saleen engineers carefully chose springs, shocks, and sway bars that improve responsiveness without sacrificing ride quality. In fact, this may be the greatest improvement granted by the new Mustang platform: the ability to corner and handle like a thoroughbred without the hammering of previous performance suspensions. Exhaust is expelled through a traditional Saleen stainless steel system that provides their legacy low resonating sound. And braking is handled by “Saleen” branded four piston front calipers which clamp large slotted rotors and OEM Ford rear calipers which squeeze original factory rotors. At the corners, 19 inch Mini-lite style racing wheels feature cool Saleen/Parnelli Jones center caps and wear 275, ZR-rated Pirelli P-Zero Rosso performance radials at all four corners.

INTERIOR

Inside, Saleen makes the Ford interior its own with leather upholstery and plenty of signage. The leather seats have been fitted with bright Grabber Orange inserts, orange stitching and centered Parnelli Jones emblems. The ornate Mustang dash houses a Saleen vintage instrumentation panel which displays “Saleen Parnelli Jones Edition” scripts among white letters on black backgrounds. An integrated twin gauge pod, which displays oil pressure and temperature, sits above both Steve Saleen and Parnelli Jones autographs. In front of the driver, a traditional Mustang steering wheel has been fitted with a “Saleen Parnelli Jones Edition” emblem. Between the seats, a traditional Ford console holds a Saleen Quick Shifter that's complete with a custom, satin-finished Parnelli Jones shift knob. And of course all the usual power windows, locks, and other Mustang GT items are on hand, and a slick set of clean Saleen sill plates welcome passengers to the new smelling interior.

OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES

* Framed Original window sticker signed by Steve Saleen
* Owner's Manual and related booklets
* Saleen supplement Owner's Manual
* Original Eagle One detail kit
* Framed poster
* Framed mulit-photo display
* Copies of Magazines showcasing this limited edition model

Many feel that these Saleen Heritage Edition cars will be highly sought after by collectors now, and in the future. This Parnelli Jones 302 is the ultimate Saleen when it comes to total driving experience, and with less than 1700 miles of drive time, it's an essentially brand new piece of Mustang and Saleen history. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire what may very well be the coolest Mustang ever built!

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SUMMARY

* Only 1,658 miles
* Limited Production: Number 155 of only 500 Saleen Parnelli Jones 302s produced
* 302 cubic inch Saleen SOHC V8 / 400 horsepower
* Tremec 5-speed manual transmission / Saleen 8.8-inch rear axle / 3.73 gears
* Saleen leather interior / Ford air conditioning / Ford Shaker 500 audio
* Saleen Racecraft Suspension / 19-inch Saleen Mini-lite-style wheels
* Saleen body upgrades / Saleen Grabber Orange paint and Trans Am-style graphics
* Saleen performance dual exhaust
* Power rack-and-pinion steering / 4-wheel power disc brakes