2008 Saleen Mustang # 063
Dan Gurney Special Signature Edition
The Saleen tuned Mustang always ranks amongst the highest performing cars in the world but to step it up a notch we offer this Dan Gurney Special Edition car. With only 100 units made in Vista Blue color out of a total product of 300 in 2008 this # 063 is a very rare car.
On March 19th 2008, Saleen Inc. publicly announced it had partnered with automotive legend Dan Gurney to create the Saleen Gurney Signature Edition Mustang. The announcement was made at a press conference at the 2008 New York International Auto Show in New York City.
Dan Gurney , the American race car driver, race car builder, and race team owner, knows a thing or two about high-speed performance. After all, he’s one of only several American born racers to ever win the Formula One Grand Prix. In his career Gurney raced in the Trans-Am Series, Indy Car, Can-Am, even NASCAR. So what do you get when you bring together a guru such as Gurney and a car such as the Ford Mustang?
This limited-edition Mustang features Saleen's 465 hp Supercharged 281 cubic-inch V8 engine, a short throw shifter, and a 3.73 Max Grip rear axle. The car also features a specially tuned Racecraft suspension, Generation-II Watts-Link Rear End, and Pirelli Corsa tires.
The body get a number of improvements such as front and rear facia with air dam, exclusive 20 inch 5 spoke grey alloy rim that resemble the original Gurney race cars Minilite rims.
The interior of the vehicle boasts custom two tone seats that feature blue Alcantara inserts as well as the Gurney Eagle logo on the steering wheel. The logo is placed in several other select locations within the car as well. As a finishing touch, each car features Dan Gurney's signature on the center of the dash. The vehicle’s exterior was designed to resemble Gurney’s 1969 Trans Am series Boss 302 Mustang. It features the Gurney Edition body kit, duck bill rear spoiler, and a stinger style hood. To make the car even more recognizable in a crowd, Saleen added racing graphics and die cut Gurney Eagle insignia
It also comes with Navigation and Dan Gurney documentation with owner’s manual. It is in like new condition and was lovingly maintained and kept by its previous owner and has traveled only 1106 miles [1870 KM]. If you’re looking for the ultimate Mustang performance package with a clean history, this car has it all