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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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Hey just wondering did Saleen close up there store etc in Irvine, Ca? I know they used to have the retail store you could go in see the cars etc but heard that closed. Anything else open to the public. I'm going to La and San Diego in a few weeks
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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The store is closed. I think if you contact the actual factory you can arrange for a tour...
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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true!
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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yea the spectrum store is closed.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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saleen is done, but his new company is sms
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 04cobra13
saleen is done, but his new company is sms
looks like he stepped it up a lil bit from the weaksauce he used to build

http://www.smslimitedusa.com/vehicles.html
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Have you ever been to the NHRA museum? That's just a thought.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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There is the parnelly jones somewhat museum in long beach don't know if that open, my brother-in-law grew up knowing him and last i heard he was closing it and going to get rid of the cars. There is a museum in LA it has old car memorabilia but I can't remeber the name for the life of me.
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