3,783 Actual Mile Saleen Parnelli Jones 302 Mustang 5.0L V8 5spd AC Leather

One of the biggest names in hot rod Mustangs is Saleen Automobiles. By offering high performance, turnkey sports cars, the company has transitioned 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 Parnelli Jones 302 is perhaps one of the firm's coolest creations. Painted in Grabber Orange, outfitted with one of the most cohesive performance packages ever produced, and showing a mere 3,783 miles, this Saleen is quite possibly the last essentially new car of its kind. If you're a savvy collector looking for a future collectible that's an absolute thrill to drive, there's no time like the present!

BODYWORK/TRIM

According to Steve Saleen, the Parnelli Jones 302 was designed to capture the raw, aggressive attitude with which Parnelli raced. That meant you could order any color Parnelli Jones 302 you wanted as long as it was Grabber Orange. Naturally, since this Mustang is an essentially new car, its paint looks great. Fit and finish is exceptional, thanks to the largely hand-built nature of 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 that successfully 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 bumper hangs a black serial number between a chrome-trimmed grille, injection molded headlight dividers and a racing-style splitter. Behind that bumper, a fully functional shaker seats race-derived pins in front of satin “S302” emblems. At the sides of the car, ornamentation is kept to a minimum with black mirrors reflecting a billet Saleen fuel filler and color-keyed quarter window covers. And at the back of the car, Satin Black Sport Slats lead a replica Boss spoiler, which shades a chrome-trimmed valance and a second re-imagined bumper that weaves a black splitter around polished exhaust tips.

ENGINE

Lift Parnelli Jones #307's trick Shaker Hood and you'll find a Saleen-built SOHC V8 that twists an SAE certified 400 horsepower into 390 lb./ft. of tire-melting torque. Equipped with a high compression, high revving valvetrain, this blueprinted 302 utilizes a forged and internally balanced crank, forged 4340 H-beams, forged pistons, hand-ported heads, Comp cams and springs, variable cam timing and a Saleen PowerFlash tune to provide thrilling acceleration all the way to its 7,000 RPM redline. The hand-assembled mill sees a bump in displacement thanks to an increased stroke. And little details like bore honing, an aluminum flywheel, 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.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

In keeping with both Steve Saleen and Parnelli Jones race ancestry, this limited-edition Mustang was designed utilizing a precision Macpherson front and Watt's link rear suspension. That chassis rolls under a rugged Tremec 5-speed, which drives a Saleen 8.8-inch axle that's finished with big, 3.73 gears. Steering is power-assisted Ford hardware. Stops come courtesy of Ford and Saleen calipers, which clamp two and four pistons around vented and slotted rotors. Exhaust expels through a stainless Saleen set-up, which provides throaty, low resonating audio. And at the corners of the car, Mini-lite-style wheels spin 275/35ZR19 Pirelli P Zero Rossos in front of 275/40ZR19 Pirelli P Zero Rossos.

INTERIOR

Inside, Saleen makes the interior its own with colorful leather upholstery and plenty of signage. Showroom-fresh thrones are fitted with bright Grabber Orange inserts, orange stitching and cool Parnelli Jones emblems. An already ornate dash founds Saleen-branded telemetry behind a twin-gauge accessory pod, a serialized Saleen plaque, and signatures from both Steve Saleen and Parnelli Jones. Beneath that dash, a traditional console frames a Saleen Quick Shifter that's topped with a custom Parnelli Jones knob. In front of the driver, a traditional Mustang steering wheel sports a Saleen Parnelli Jones Edition emblem. Saleen Parnelli Jones floor mats complement Saleen Parnelli Jones sills. And naturally, all the usual luxuries are present and accountable, including Cruise Control, power windows, power door locks and a crisp Shaker 500 sound system.

HISTORIAL INFORMATION

The car's original Saleen Window Sticker lists the following equipment:

FORD BASE COMPONENTS
* Air conditioning
* Power windows, door locks and decklid
* Remote Keyless Entry that's complete with illuminated entry
* Power driver's seat with 6-way adjustment
* Split fold rear seat
* Cruise Control
* Tilt steering wheel
* Dual vanity mirrors
* Interior Upgrade Package
* Shaker 500 audio with AM/FM stereo

SALEEN BASE COMPONENTS
* Saleen/Parnelli Jones high compression 3-valve 5.0 liter 302 cubic inch V8
* -- 400 horsepower
* -- 390 lb./ft. of torque
* Saleen PowerFlash performance calibration
* Saleen 2.5-inch performance dual exhaust with dual stainless tips
* Saleen power pulleys and SFI approved damper
* Saleen Design Shaker Hood with hi-flow inlet tube and air box cover
* Saleen forged aluminum pistons
* Saleen forged steel connecting rods
* Saleen ported aluminum cylinder heads with performance springs
* Saleen Performance camshaft
* Saleen Performance air cleaner

DRIVETRAIN
* Saleen 5-speed manual transmission
* Saleen close-ratio shifter
* Saleen lightweight aluminum flywheel
* Saleen 8.8-inch differential with 3.73 gears

EXTERIOR
* Limited Edition-exclusive Grabber Orange paint
* -- Black hood stripe
* -- Black side stripes
* -- Black decklid
* Limited Edition injection molded TPO front fascia with race inspired air dam
* Limited Edition hood pins
* Limited Edition chrome trim front and rear
* Saleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition injection molded TPO side skirts
* Limited Edition injection molded TPO rear fascia
* Limited Edition injection molded TPO quarter window panels
* Limited Edition “1970” replica wing
* Limited Edition rear window sports slats
* Racing inspired billet aluminum fuel door
* Limited Edition reusable static cling race and name decals
* Limited Edition badging
* Limited Edition “1970” championship wreath
* Saleen Design aluminum Shaker Hood
* Saleen integrated front turn signals
* Saleen Design center rear body panel

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
* Saleen Racecraft Suspension System
* Saleen specific-rate front and rear springs
* Macpherson strut with lower control arm
* Saleen front struts with Saleen linear-rate coil-over-springs
* Front 1.38-inch tubular stabilizer (anti-roll bar) with urethane pivot bushings
* Rear .945-inch stabilizer (anti-roll) bar
* Specifically calibrated suspension settings
* 3-link live rear axle plus Saleen Competition Watt's Link
* Direct-acting linear-rate coil springs and N2 shocks

BRAKING SYSTEM
* Saleen 14-inch slotted and vented front disc brake system with Saleen 4-piston calipers

WHEELS AND TIRES
* 19-inch Saleen Mini-lite-inspired aluminum wheels with Limited Edition center caps
* Pirelli extreme performance tires (275/35R19 front, 275/40R19 rear)
* Saleen Tire Pressure Monitoring System
* Saleen valve stem caps

INTERIOR
* Limited Edition orange and black leather sports seats with badging
* Limited Edition instrument cluster with 180 MPH black faced gauges
* Limited Edition gauge pod with oil pressure and temp gauge
* Limited Edition floor mats, shift knob, steering wheel emblem and sill plates
* Limited Edition performance driving pedals
* Limited Edition graphics, badging and serialized number
* Limited Edition console plaque and serialized engine bay plaque
* Saleen/Parnelli Jones key fob and Saleen Eagle One detail kit
* Original signatures on center dash panel

SALEEN MSRP: $60,565

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OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES

* All the car's Ford manuals and booklets
* Saleen marketing literature
* A Motor Trend article highlighting the Parnelli Jones 302
* All the car's Saleen manuals and booklets
* The aforementioned Saleen Window Sticker
* The car's Saleen roundel decals
* The car's Parnelli Jones and Steve Saleen script decals
* Vintage North Carolina registrations
* A Saleen tag
* Two sets of keys

Given its limited production, many believe Saleen's coveted Parnelli Jones 302 will be a highly sought collectable. And it's hard to argue that point, since the car is pretty much the ultimate total package. With only 3,783 miles of road time, this coupe is an essentially brand new piece of Mustang and Saleen history. Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte for more information!

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SUMMARY

* Only 3,783 miles
* Number 307 of only 500 Saleen Parnelli Jones 302s produced
* 302 cubic inch Saleen SOHC V8 / 400 SAE-certified horsepower
* Tremec 5-speed manual transmission / Saleen 8.8-inch rear axle / 3.73 gears
* Saleen leather interior / Ford air conditioning / Ford Shaker 500 audio
* Saleen Racecraft Suspension / 19-inch Saleen Mini-lite-style wheels
* Saleen body upgrades / Saleen Grabber Orange paint and Trans Am-style graphics
* Saleen performance dual exhaust
* Power rack-and-pinion steering / 4-wheel power disc brakes
* Sale includes: The car's original Saleen Window Sticker / All Ford and Saleen manuals / All the car's Saleen decals