While doing some research using the paperwork that Mike Patterson had collected on my Minnesota State Patrol SSP, I found that the son that the original owner (after it was auctioned by the state) sold the car to in 2000 is a Scott County, MN Sheriff's Office Detective. I have emailed and left a voicemail for him and will let you know what info he has on the car for me. I specifically want to find out when it was repainted and by who (they did a great job). Wish me luck!
Bob