2007 Ford Mustang Parnelli Jones

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!! Autographed by Steve Saleen and Parnelli Jones !!502RWHP/466RWTQMileage: Less than 14K. Gets driven weeklyThe biggest name in hot rod Mustangs for the past 20 years was 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 his coolest creation. Painted in Grabber Orange, outfitted with one of the most complete and cohesive performance packages ever produced. This 2007 Saleen is quite possibly the last essentially new car of its kind. If you’re a savvy car collector who’s looking for a red hot future collectible that’s an absolute thrill to drive, here’s your chance!SALEEN BASE COMPONENTS:Saleen/Parnelli Jones high compression 3-valve 5.0 liter 302 cubic inch V8 with 400hp and 390lb./ft. of torqueSaleen PowerFlash performance calibrationSaleen 2.5 inch performance dual exhaust with dual stainless steel tipsSaleen power pulleys and SFI approved damperSaleen design shaker hood with hi-flow inlet tube, air box cover and Saleen performance air filterSaleen forged aluminum pistonsSaleen forged steel connecting rodsSaleen ported aluminum cylinder heads with performance springsSaleen performance camshaftDRIVETRAIN:Saleen 5-speed manual transmission with Saleen close ratio shifterSaleen lightweight aluminum flywheelSaleen 8.8 inch differential with 3.73 gearsEXTERIOR:Limited Edition exclusive Grabber Orange paint with black hood stripe, black side stripe and black decklidLimited Edition injection molded TPO front fascia with race inspired air damLimited Edition hood pinsLimited Edition chrome trim front and rearSaleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition injection molded TPO side skirtsLimited Edition injection molded TPO rear fasciaLimited Edition injection molded TPO quarter window panelsLimited Edition “1970” replica wingLimited Edition rear window sports slatsRacing inspired billet aluminum fuel doorLimited Edition reusable static cling race and name decalsLimited Edition badgingLimited Edition “1970” championship wreathSaleen design aluminum shaker hoodSaleen integrated front turn signalsSaleen design center rear body panelCHASSIS AND SUSPENSION:Saleen Racecraft suspension systemSaleen specific-rate front and rear springsMacpherson strut with lower control armSaleen front struts with Saleen linear-rate coil over springsFront 1.38 inch tubular stabilizer (anti-roll bar) with urethane pivot bushingsRear .945 inch stabilizer (anti-roll) barSpecifically calibrated suspension settingsThree link live rear axle plus Saleen Competition Watt’s LinkDirect-acting linear rate coil springs and N2 shocksBRAKING SYSTEM:Saleen 14 inch slotted and vented front disc brake system with Saleen 4 piston calipersWHEELS AND TIRES:19 inch Saleen Mini-lite inspired aluminum wheels with Limited Edition center capsPirelli extreme performance tiresSaleen tire pressure monitoring systemSaleen valve stem capsINTERIOR:Limited Edition orange and black leather sports seats with badgingLimited Edition instrument cluster with 180 MPH black faced gaugesLimited Edition gauge pod with oil pressure and temp gaugeLimited Edition floor mats, shift knob, steering wheel emblem and sill platesLimited Edition performance driving pedalsLimited Edition graphics, badging and serialized numberLimited Edition console plaque and serialized engine bay plaqueSaleen/Parnelli Jones key fob and Saleen Eagle One detail kitOriginal signatures on center dash panelSuperShaker installed and tuned by Certified Saleen Speed ShopTPS Motorsports, Inc.180 E Sunnyoaks Ave. Building #3Campbell, CA 95008Aftermarket Parts:- Saleen SuperShaker (https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/mmfp-0908-saleen-speedlab-super-shaker-blower-system/)- PJ shaker badge #256 (not installed; Badge came directly from Saleen, however TPS did not install)- Supershaker scoop badges- 2.8” pulley (12-14 psi)- Steeda pulley tensioner- Ford racing 47lb fuel injectors (GT500)- GT500 fuel pump and wiring- AFCO Heat exchanger/intercooler (GT500)- Ford racing intercooler pump (GT500)- Carbon Fiber drive shaft (driveshaftshop.com; SKU: FDSH57-C; rated for 1000hp)- BMR Fabrication Drive shaft loop (from Brenspeed)According to Steve Saleen, 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. Naturally, since this is an essentially new car, the paint looks simply amazing and has barely even seen sunlight, much less rain or inclement weather. Get up close to the panels and you’ll find a sea of pristine, wet looking orange paint that doesn’t display any of the buff marks, blemishes and haze that are typical of even expertly detailed show cars. Fit and finish is exceptional, thanks to the largely hand-built nature of the custom Saleen add-ons. 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 pins in front of excellent looking satin finished “S302” emblems. At the sides of the car, ornamentation is kept to a minimum with black 302 side stripes and a “SALEEN” branded billet racing style gas cap. Static cling door roundels, featuring Parnelli’s legendary number 15, are provided, but not currently installed. 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 replica 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 pristine stainless exhaust tips.Parnelli Jones #256’s custom shaker hood and you’ll find a 302 cubic inch Saleen built SOHC three valve V8 which produces an SAE certified 400 horsepower and 390 lb./ft. of torque Stock; 502 horsepower and 466 lb./ft of torque @ 12lbs of boost. Equipped with a high compression, high revving valve train, this blue printed small block V8 utilizes a lightweight aluminum flywheel, a Saleen spec forged and internally balanced American crank, forged 4340 H-beam American rods, forged pistons, hand ported heads, Saleen spec Comp Cams with matching valve springs, Saleen spec variable cam timing and a Saleen PowerFlash tune to provide thrilling acceleration all the way up to its 7000 RPM redline. The hand assembled block sees a bump in displacement thanks to an increased stroke and little details like bore honing, a billet harmonic balancer, Saleen pulleys, new cylinder head bolts and Fel-Pro gaskets ensure the OEM reliability that goes hand in hand with a new car. 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 car’s glossy Grabber Orange fenders and presents a factory fresh appearance with no grease or renegade fluids anywhere to be found. It’s exceptionally clean, nothing is out of place and there is absolutely no dirt or other signs of wear and tear.In keeping with both Steve Saleen and Parnelli Jones race ancestry, this limited edition Mustang was designed utilizing Saleen’s 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. Years ago, Saleens were criticized for their harsh ride, but those days are long gone. Taking advantage of the new Mustang’s more rigid 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 red labeled 275/35 front and 275/40 rear Pirelli P-Zero performance radials.Inside, Saleen makes the Ford interior its own with leather upholstery and plenty of signage. The new leather seats have been fitted with bright Grabber Orange inserts, orange stitching and centered Parnelli Jones emblems. And the ornate Mustang dash houses a Saleen vintage instrumentation panel which displays “Saleen Parnelli Jones Edition” scripts among white letters on black backgrounds. At the center of the dash, 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. And in front of the passengers, Parnelli Jones, Steve Saleen and Bud Moore autographs ride above the car’s serialized Limited Edition dash plaque. 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 above the seats, a tight headliner is stretched above visors which are still sealed in their factory plastic. 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 showroom-new interior.With Saleen now relegated to memory, many feel their 2007 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 14,000 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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