It's not really a "dying breed." The pre-owned/ collectible market will do its thing and keep the brand visible.
From my understanding the F150 got a redesign. When I was walking around the local Ford dealer, they had the new F150s lined-up out front with a leftover S331 SC in the middle. Looked like Ford changed every panel of the truck along with the grill and light assemblies. Saleen would have to design a new S331 body kit. Regardless, there's still a stock of S331s available.
The company does not have to go out-of-business for a lack of parts support to happen. That's why if someone owns a current model Saleen, with the over-stock deals on parts, not a bad idea to pick-up something extra.
Current economic climate is bad, not sure if this is SMS marketing, but the Challenger seems to be well received by MoPar enthusiasts and Chrysler Dealers. Time will tell. It was also interesting to see the amount of interest the SMS 25 generated.
We can go back three generations and find cost cutting measures with Saleen vehicles. If we look at the tall-end of 2007, I can't really think of a current Saleen serialized model that had it's content reduced between 2005-2009. There was never a claim that Saleen vehicles are/were transformed with the best available products, using industry-leading manufacturing, by highly skilled craftsman. I don't know, maybe the S7 is an exception.
What are Saleen traditions? Can it be answered? Does it go beyond not building a serial number 6? Or is it that simple?
We've been looking at a corporate influenced, non-motorsports backed, Saleen Mustang since 2005. This did not seem to bother anyone. I can't recall an outburst when the corporate painted, team S7Rs were gone.
If we can define Saleen Traditions & Heritage, can we then accumulate what vehicles can appropriately lay claim to descending from this rule?
Orphan car shows look like a good time. I can't say I've met a Hudson enthusiast, but it's nice to meet new people. Maybe the S7s can park next to the Studebakers?