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    FEP Super Member Travis T's Avatar
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    Default Someone posted a picture of the copper 84 Saleen on FB

    Well a picture of a picture, taken back in 1984 at Sears Point. This is the only color photo I have seen of it, too bad the white car is blocking it.

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    This is bad ass - thanks for sharing!!
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    Both cool. There was a clone like that white one at my shop the other day.
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    That white one is cool too, but even I've seen it several times here in NC! I've only ever seen the copper one in one black and white photo. Heard it was restored after a fire, shame it isn't out and about being shown too.
    1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.

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    I don't think the restoration of "Burnie" was ever completed actually. All three are owned by Stu Akers here in Indy. The white one made it's latest "appearance" in 2014 in Charlotte, in the Saleen Tent at the big Mustang 50th. Beyond that, the white and black one's both came out to play in 2008 for the Saleen Nationals in Indianapolis. They live a sheltered life to say the least.
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    Hopefully, all 3 come out for the big MCA show at Indy next year.

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    Don't hold your breath. Unless Steve & family are there and want them in their booth. You coming up for it Donny?
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    Planning on it, as of now. Trying to get my Louisiana SSP ready, and enjoy some hot laps around an icon. The Saleen is too far off, and I don't want to rush it.

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    That copper color is a really awesome color to say the least. Thank you Mike Charles for posting it online. Would be great to see it get finished.
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    I have some more pics of it .. I cant get to post
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    Don't give up...we need to see those pics!
    Cheers!

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    Here are the pictures from 86-199 of the above mentioned 1984 Saleen, Enjoy!

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    What a car. Stu did right by it.
    Cheers!

    Mike (TopGear85)



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    Beautiful saleen. Is that the only copper saleen made? Or is there more out there........

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    Bright Copper Glow was only offered on the Fox Mustang in 1984 so unless there is a special paint Fox Saleen out there 84-0051 is the only one. The other two 1984 Saleens are Oxford White (84-0032) and Black (84-0052).
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    Thats awsome..............very cool. For sure,One of a kind.

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    Wait so Stu has all 3? Crazy. Hope he puts some clear contact paper over that writing on the core support.
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    And this is the black one with a Paxton installed.

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    That black w/ Paxton is 85-0021
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    Very beautiful car... I will get to pet it next weekend..
    Mike

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    86 Saleen 200 Black Convertible

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    Sweet.... Thanks for sharing and posting those pictures up.
    I like that it still sports the Original blue CA license plates.
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