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1987 Ford Mustang 5.0 Collectible - $6000 (SugarLand)
Date: 2011-08-18, 2:32PM CDT
Reply to: sale-k4wmf-2553745687@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
1987 Ford Mustang 5.0
Formerly California Highway Patrol
Classic Car $6,000 non negotible
94,000 miles
Please email me if you would like additional pictures or have any questions
Mr Ward (713) 703-0798

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Ford Mustang SSP
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Production 1982--1993
Class Pony/Muscle Police car
Body style 2-door coupe
2-door hatchback
Platform FR Fox (1979-2004)
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Related Special Service Package
Police Package Vehicles
Special Service Vehicles
The Ford Mustang SSP was a lightweight police car package based on the Ford Mustang produced between 1982-1993. The car was meant to provide a speedier option for police departments in lieu of other full sized (and heavier) sedans on the market at the time. The SSP abbreviation means Severe Service Package (1982) or Special Service Package (1983-1993), a special Foxbody Mustang trim made exclusively for law enforcement use. One of the taglines used by Ford to help sell this car was This Ford chases Porsches for a living...[1]

The units served a number of uses, and were often customized to suit each law enforcement agency's particular needs. Law enforcement agencies from municipal to government agencies bought nearly 15,000 examples of these units. Many still exist today, either still in some role of law enforcement, from display cars to DARE cars, or in the hands of collectors and racers.

SpecificationsThe Mustang SSP was essentially a more rugged version of the 5.0 Mustang, with added features (some standard, some optional) not available to the general public. Some of the additional features were:

Engine oil cooler
Silicone radiator hoses and aircraft-style clamps
Auto transmission fluid cooler
130 and 135 amp internally and externally regulated heavy duty alternators
Two-piece VASCAR speedometer cable
Certified calibrated speedometer 0-140 mph (1982-early 1989) and 0-160 mph (late 1989-1993)
Non-operational courtesy lights (safety feature)
Relocated rear deck release
Single key locking doors/trunk
Reinforced floor pans
Full size spare tire

Location: SugarLand

This car looks familiar. Kinda reminds me of this 88 CHP that was recently for sale -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...ead.php?t=3570