Curiously quick Concours closure creates consternation
Concours Supercars retail store - Click above for high-res gallery
AB regulars will note that we just reported on the re-opening of the car-lover's dream store at the Irvine Spectrum in Southern California. We told you how the former Saleen Store had re-opened under the banner of Concours Supercars, keeping much of the original shop's charms, but replacing all of the Saleen merchandise with multiple brands of auto-minded clothing, apparel and toys. One nod to the store's former owner was the Saleen Mustang parked inside. Well, cancel those plans to visit if you've already made them. The store is no more.
The Orange County Register is reporting that the parent operation, Concours Supercars, has already shut the store's doors. Spokeswoman Kelly Rose Pion says the Irvine Spectrum location closed on June 17, about two months after it had opened because of "issues" with the company's main facility in Anaheim. Concours Supercars has had to "alter its business operations," according to Pion, and that meant closing the Irvine Concours Supercars store.
Last we checked, the sign was still up and there was still merchandise on the shelves, so we'll have to see what comes next for this prime bit of retail space in the heart of car crazy SoCal. It's just a stone's throw from the weekly Cars & Coffee meet, and we even spotted a familiar face outside the store last time by: None other than Steve Saleen was there with two SMS Challengers and his daughter Molly in her Molly Pop pink Saleen Mustang. Might Steve be considering another go at it? We'll keep you posted.
Photos copyright ©2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.
[Source: The Orange County Register]
The Orange County Register is reporting that the parent operation, Concours Supercars, has already shut the store's doors. Spokeswoman Kelly Rose Pion says the Irvine Spectrum location closed on June 17, about two months after it had opened because of "issues" with the company's main facility in Anaheim. Concours Supercars has had to "alter its business operations," according to Pion, and that meant closing the Irvine Concours Supercars store.
Last we checked, the sign was still up and there was still merchandise on the shelves, so we'll have to see what comes next for this prime bit of retail space in the heart of car crazy SoCal. It's just a stone's throw from the weekly Cars & Coffee meet, and we even spotted a familiar face outside the store last time by: None other than Steve Saleen was there with two SMS Challengers and his daughter Molly in her Molly Pop pink Saleen Mustang. Might Steve be considering another go at it? We'll keep you posted.
Gallery: Concours Supercars Retail Store
Photos copyright ©2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.
[Source: The Orange County Register]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Randy 6:39PM (6/23/2009)
What does one say about this topic?
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jnark32 6:48PM (6/23/2009)
that title jumped the shark...or did it nuke the fridge?
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thomas 1:46AM (6/24/2009)
i thought it was a pretty good use of alliteration..
i think "jump the shark" has jumped the shark.
Redeemed 8:12AM (6/24/2009)
It does get an award for most confusing.
Tricky dicky 6:53PM (6/23/2009)
they are at least loosely affiliated with saleen. They share a building with techco performance which employs many castaways from the former saleen company. I saw many saleen shirts as well as a couple of S7s whilst taking a tour there.
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Art 6:59PM (6/23/2009)
abusive allocation of alliteration assuages autoblog visiters
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Randy 7:00PM (6/23/2009)
you're not from around here are you.....
Christopher Chung 7:04PM (6/23/2009)
I tipped you guys off this morning about this... a thanks would be nice... oh well... (yeah I'm bitter).
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Tyler 2:26AM (6/24/2009)
nice job Chris!
Fooman 7:43PM (6/23/2009)
IDK, but few of us in OC care about the Saleen store. For some reason the Saleens always looked like they belonged to be in the South, and the Roush cars always looked more SoCal stlye. Although I did work right by the Saleen factory while they where making S7's, and it was great to go down the street with them at lunch.
I care more about the Superformance shop like 2 miles away...
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Slick33 3:00AM (6/24/2009)
I stopped by the shop on thursday afternoon, and the place was totally gutted inside. Talk about clearing out quick.
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imoore 9:18AM (6/24/2009)
NIce tounge-twister. I'm going to try this on some of the smart alecks at work just to embarass them.
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Liz 10:02AM (6/24/2009)
Awesome alliteration in your title, Frank!
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