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    1. 04-21-2010, 12:55 PM #1
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      Default An '83 Saleen?!?

      Anybody know of this car?
      http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/1691034315.html
      I wasn't aware of any 1983 Saleen Mustangs... I thought the first models were from 1984. Anyway, this one looks real nice!
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      Reading it again, I see "GT". Must be a clone...

      For Sale: 1983 Mustang GT/Saleen. Vehicle restored and refurbished to new. 4,500 miles in the past 12 years. Adult driven to local car shows only. 5.0, 5 speed, A/C, Pwr Brakes, Saleen 16" rims, T-Tops, Custom interior, powder coated engine accessories. Very few older, rustfree Fox bodies around. No dissapointments. Can be seen this Saturday at the Fantasy of Flight - Mustang car show.
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      First year of Saleen production was 84. I believe all 3 cars are owned by the same collector.
      Ausie, Aussie, Aussie
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      ^That's what I remember. But, wasn't there a "prototype" or customized Mustang by Steve before the production models?
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      Quote Originally Posted by chalkysexplorer View Post
      First year of Saleen production was 84. I believe all 3 cars are owned by the same collector.
      That is correct .. Stu owns them and I have gotten to touch each one... :-)
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      Yep, the prototype was an 84 as mentioned above and is owned by Stu Akers in Indiana. 3 total in 84 were built and Stu owns all 3
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      The prototype was one of the three '84 cars. I believe it was owned by Steve's sister before he modified it.
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      An article in Mustang Monthly referencing those three:
      http://www.mustangmonthly.com/featur.../photo_02.html
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      Even if you play along with the owner's rediculous claim, the ground effects and wing are not period correct for a four-eyed.
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      Quote Originally Posted by onebad93LX View Post
      That is correct .. Stu owns them and I have gotten to touch each one... :-)
      Ah hah! I have SAT in two of them
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      Quote Originally Posted by onebad93LX View Post
      That is correct .. Stu owns them and I have gotten to touch each one... :-)
      Quote Originally Posted by sowaxeman View Post
      Ah hah! I have SAT in two of them
      You guys are lucky... I wish I could say the same things!
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      Quote Originally Posted by sowaxeman View Post
      Ah hah! I have SAT in two of them
      I just added this to my 'bucket list' LMAO!!
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