1988 US Air Force U2 Chaser SSP
 

Somebody will surely be interested in this one -

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4048443301.html


I don't remember hearing/reading that the USAF ordered 19 SSPs total. I don't doubt that, but it would be great if we could pin down the VINs on those other cars.

if it was a 1992 I would have to go get myself a second mortgage.

Jim, if you got rid of your 88 Missouri car, then you would have a vacancy to fill. ;)

Some background/history on this car (and reference to others)...

http://jaxfox.com/print.php?news.17
http://www.sspmustang.org/personal/po_photo72.htm
http://www.sspmustang.org/features/USAF_SSP.htm

The "One of the eight ordered in 1988" reference in the jaxfox.com article matches up with the group of eight in the VIN Project that this car for sale is part of...

1FABP40E1JF285545
1FABP40E3JF285546
1FABP40E5JF285547
1FABP40E7JF285548
1FABP40E9JF285549 - U.S. Air Force
1FABP40E5JF285550
1FABP40E7JF285551
1FABP40E9JF285552
---------8---------

A hugely important and historical vehicle that would not be out of place in a museum. Surprisingly, it doesn't seems to attract a ton of attention at car shows compared to marked LE SSPs. I've been at many, many shows with this car and have observed that most Mustang fans are interested enough in it to take a look but everybody else just sort of scratch their heads and move on. I'm pretty sure Charles Ricks had north of $20k in the original restoration and Keith has added to that figure.

ehh.....I kinda like the Missouri car.

I agree Mike. But that big ole yaller light bar kinda kills it for me.

Does anyone have any direct contact information for Keith?

there you go....off to the museum in Alabama. Be a good spot for it !

While I would love to bring this car to Alabama, I wouldn't quite say that just yet. I've learned that someone else has been after this car for some time. If so, I wouldn't consider purchasing it out from under any one or getting into a bidding war of sorts. Plus, with transport costs, it may be a bit too much for us at this time.

I can sell you an even dozen.......and I have a buddy that can bring them to your doorstep.......

they all need a little work though. :)

If anyone is interested in the car and ever wanted to attend the Ripon car show here is your chance. Ripon is less than a month away and about an hour away from where the car is located. Being a participant is always better than being a spectator.

end of commercial for the Ripon show.

17K foxbody on craigslist? Guess he thought that would be the quickest way to get it to the forums. Amazing SSP nonetheless. A museum and shows is where this one belongs!

USAF SSP
 

I've seen this car at the Ripon show. It is really nice.

I have also seen this one in person at Ripon before and it really is a well done restoration.

It is a very clean car for sure ! You can eat off of or out of the engine compartment ! It is spotless. !!! As clean as the exterior.

This car was also featured in the Fox Mustang Magazine Issue 2 in 2012 sometime. As well as it was the cover photo for the magazine with that article. Very neat article by the way.

I am sure it will be at Ripon this year.

Jonathan, pay for fuel, I'll drive this car to Alabama for you !

Knowing John....I believe he's dead serious.....he'd do it! :)

I am serious !!

lol

There are three others in that group of eight that look to be still on the road. Two in CA and one in PA. I have put up some want ads on CL in those areas, for info on the cars.