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lol.....good one Andy

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Originally Posted by NoDrama43 (Post 51070)

lol.....good one Andy

Yup! :)

Not sure, but aren't the wheels wrong for that year also ?
Shouldn't they be steel ?

Yes, the 10-holes are on the car because it has 87-up 11" front brakes, which will not work with the steel wheels. Original wheels and caps (and brakes) went with the car when I sold it, but who knows what happened to those...

It's back up for sale, but apparently it needs a new clutch and carb now -

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...242517893.html

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Restored CHP: 1985 Ford Mustang SSP - $18000 (hayward / castro valley)

1985 Ford Mustang (chassis 1FABP26M2FF234937) has been restored and features the Special Service Package; California Highway Patrol service documentation is included. Fully rebuilt 5.0L V-8 with 5-speed manual transmission, and paint still in great condition and decals are mentioned. Many police-spec parts are included.

Specifics:
White and Black Exterior - no light bar
Steady Red Front Spotlight; Rear passenger spotlight
Rear PAR 46 Deck Lights - RED AMBER BLUE
Micro Radio Equipment and Motorola Microphone
Dual Antennas - Whip Type / Roof Antena for Repeater
Shotgun Mount, Ticket Book Holder and Light

Cons:
Vehicle needs new Clutch and Carburetor

Asking Price is: $18,000 or offer.
Actual pictures of vehicle, no license plate included, need registration. Car runs, but it cannot be driven on the road. Great for car shows. If interested please contact me. -Thanks

call: ☎ (510) 386-9286

You know when that CHP car brought 35k at a auction down South, I knew it spelled trouble for the hobby. Now there is going to be more flippers/dealers trying to make the big bucks.
I guess it does make members who own SSP's more valuable but doesn't help members who are searching for one.
This poor car is less expensive but is priced too high, in my opinion, for the work it needs.
Time to tap-out.
Jerry

Do we know (from the previous owners) what, if any, the major issues with the car are? Like why were the brakes changed out for a later year style?

Is this the one that used to be all black that I've seen pics online of?

Yes, I had the car painted the same black as used on the 2008 Ford Mustangs. I was going to mask off the headlight buckets but never got around to it. The car has a freshly rebuilt/warmed over 302 with 3.27:1 gears. It was built to be a fun driver! I sold it so I could focus on my then-newly found 1985 SMPV CHP Mustang (which I later sold). The subsequent owner painted the white on the car (incorrectly on the C-pillar) and marked it. The correct wheels and front brakes that I included in the deal appear to have been sold off separately. An owner prior to me installed the suspension components. It really was a fun car to drive. If I had the coin I'd buy it back. I'd fix the C-pillar paint, paint the doors black again and drive it all the time!

Thanks for the info Bill. It looks like the front seats have been changed as well since you owned it? The older pics of when it was all black show what looks to be a taller gray seat with a more protruding headrest than what's in it now.