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03-20-2008, 12:30 PM
Filed under: Motorsports (http://www.autoblog.com/category/motorsports/), New York Auto Show (http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/), Time Warp (http://www.autoblog.com/category/timewarp/), Sports/GTs (http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/), Saleen (http://www.autoblog.com/category/saleen/)
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Click image above for high-res gallery of the Saleen Gurney Mustang
We just reported on the Gurney Signature Edition Saleen Mustang (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/19/new-york-2008-dan-gurney-gives-stamp-of-approval-for-new-signat/), but now we've seen it in person and wanted to share some pics. Presented by company President Paul Wilbur and the man himself, the special 'Stang was rolled out in a deep blue that mimics Gurney's 1970 Trans-Am ride. Dan pointed out how his is faster and better handling, at a similar price to the Parnelli Jones Edition. Wilbur noted that they better get on with things so as not to reignite the flames of that old rivalry any further. Wilbur also noted that Saleen will sell just 300 of these special rides: 100 in red, 100 in white, and 100 in the roll-out blue. As we pointed out yesterday, this latest Mustang is powered by a Saleen-supercharged 4.6-liter V8 producing 465 horsepower, and handles curves better thanks to Saleen's Racecraft suspension and Pirelli Corsa tires. The interior features custom two-tone seats and Gurney's signature on the dash. No word on pricing yet, but whatever they ask they'll probably get. It just oozes retro muscle attitude when you are standing near it. Maybe we were just so pleased to be in Dan's presence. The legend even took the time to sign a stack of commemorative posters for anyone who wanted them. That ended up being everyone around.
Follow the jump for the press release from Saleen and check out more high-res pics in the gallery below.
Gallery: Saleen Gurney Signature Edition Mustang (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/)
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/saleengurneyedition_2_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/711402/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/saleengurneyedition_8_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/711399/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/saleengurneyedition_7_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/711398/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/saleengurneyedition_9_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/711397/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/saleengurneyedition_20_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/711405/)
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Click image above for high-res gallery of the Saleen Gurney Mustang
We just reported on the Gurney Signature Edition Saleen Mustang (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/19/new-york-2008-dan-gurney-gives-stamp-of-approval-for-new-signat/), but now we've seen it in person and wanted to share some pics. Presented by company President Paul Wilbur and the man himself, the special 'Stang was rolled out in a deep blue that mimics Gurney's 1970 Trans-Am ride. Dan pointed out how his is faster and better handling, at a similar price to the Parnelli Jones Edition. Wilbur noted that they better get on with things so as not to reignite the flames of that old rivalry any further. Wilbur also noted that Saleen will sell just 300 of these special rides: 100 in red, 100 in white, and 100 in the roll-out blue. As we pointed out yesterday, this latest Mustang is powered by a Saleen-supercharged 4.6-liter V8 producing 465 horsepower, and handles curves better thanks to Saleen's Racecraft suspension and Pirelli Corsa tires. The interior features custom two-tone seats and Gurney's signature on the dash. No word on pricing yet, but whatever they ask they'll probably get. It just oozes retro muscle attitude when you are standing near it. Maybe we were just so pleased to be in Dan's presence. The legend even took the time to sign a stack of commemorative posters for anyone who wanted them. That ended up being everyone around.
Follow the jump for the press release from Saleen and check out more high-res pics in the gallery below.
Gallery: Saleen Gurney Signature Edition Mustang (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/)
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/saleengurneyedition_2_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/711402/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/saleengurneyedition_8_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/711399/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/saleengurneyedition_7_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/711398/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/saleengurneyedition_9_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/711397/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/saleengurneyedition_20_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/saleen-gurney-signature-edition-mustang/711405/)
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