GREAT NEWS ~ Word has it that Saleen, as promised, commenced production of the Parnelli Jones Limited Edtion with all 500 cars to be completed by the end of the first quarter 2007. What more could we ask for. The unlike the Shelby 500GT a truly limited production specialty collector car from an American Automotive Manufacture. Well done Steve Saleen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw the start of production on these cars a couple weeks back. There were about 3 or 4 grabber orange cars just starting the process. Having warranty issues handled directly by Saleen has its perks They are sharp cars.
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1968 GT/CS Sold 2006 S281 SC #469
475 HP kit (more like 465), 3.73 Gears, "E" Panhard & Lower Control Arms
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You have a choice of GO or GO. A Boss blue would have been cool. I would have waited and bought the Parnelli if I had know if was coming out when I bought mine in early 06.
I don't really care for the GO color....but I'm sure some people don't really care for Screamin' yellow either...That is why they make different color choices.. To me the PJ just looks too much like a regular mustang...but that is me....
I guess I need to see one in person...I may have different feelings towards one... hopefully i'll get to someday... oh that's right I have a Saleen...I'll deffintly be back at my dealership soon....
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ORIGINAL: dotbomb ...Having warranty issues handled directly by Saleen has its perks ....
Each time I have gone to Saleen to have my car fixed I've stood in their production facility and oggled the cars.
Seeing all the Saleens would be a blast!!! I'm jealous. Plus, it sounds like you can at least get Saleen warranty issues resolved promptly. I guess the rest of us will have to move to Irvine, CA or Troy, MI, in order to get our Saleens fixed promptly and properly. J/K
o6 Saleen 1246 ~ I don't think you get it my friend !? The Saleen Parnelli Jone 2007 Mustang is a Take-Off on the 1970 Parnelli Jone Mustang, that won the 1970 Can-Am Championship !!! This was a VERY BIG DEAL back then. It meant BRAGGING RIGHTS GALlORE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thus it only comes in the same Grabber Orange as the 19070 Race Car !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thus this is an INSATANT COLLECTOR CAR with a LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN of 500 Units !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck ~ Told you to keep in touch with Mike Z the GM at Frontier Ford in Anacortes, WA. He's the go to Dealer guy for Saleens in the USA, 1-800-896-5267 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess that is why Saleen left it a more retro appearance...I know they are unique as all Saleens...and thanks for the info...It does help me understand the car somewhat better now...
06Saleen1246 ~ Go to the SDaleen Website and click on the Parnelli Jone Mustang then watch the vidie from the NY Auto Show from this Spring featuring the introduction ot the PJ !!! This is History in the Making !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dotbomb ~ Re PArnelli Jones Saleen, do tell more !!!
I can confirm they are orange in color and there were about 4-5 of them in one corner of the building. They were just starting the build process. I would guess they had the stock motors in them still at the time. The exterior was completely stock and the hoods were still solid. When I was there a couple weeks prior they were building nothing but the trucks.
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1968 GT/CS Sold 2006 S281 SC #469
475 HP kit (more like 465), 3.73 Gears, "E" Panhard & Lower Control Arms
Nice to see your excitement about this rare vehicle. I agree it'll be rare - but not many vehicles are instant collectors. We'll see about this one. It is a nitch vehicle, and many people don't know what a Saleen is much less who Parnelli Jones is.
I agree on wanting to see it first also, that is why I have a REFUNDable deposit at my local dealer for MSRP. If I don't like the car when it gets here, or it doesn't seem like it matches up to the pictures in terms of quality, I walk - plain and simple.
I'm sure it'll be a blast to drive, but no car is a smart investment - even one with 500 production limit.
Chuckdoc ~ Interesting comments. I remember people saying the same thing about my 55 T-Bird, Ferrari Daytona, the Shelbys and other muscle cars back in the 70' and 80's. but your right, we'll see. Smart investment or not.
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They are sharp cars.
To me the PJ just looks too much like a regular mustang...but that is me....
