Rarest SSPs?

[FlyinTiger]

Rare does not constitute desirable. There are many "rare" SSP's. But, how many of us are climbing over each other to get to a Wildlife & Fisheries SSP or even one of the less flamboyant marked units. Everyone gravitates to 2-tone 5-speeds, and that's just how it is going to be. Visibility will be what will drive values. A plain white SSP will always be worth less than a vibrant Georgia SSP, in equal condition. I agree that the 4-eyed will drive values with true collectors. It is also occurring in the Saleen market. Early Saleens were less on content, but high on heritage. 4-eyed cars have become coveted by those in the know.

[mac88chp]

My prediction for the Fox era Mustang collector market of the future is that the scarcity of four-eyed SSPs will work in their favor value wise but the weaker drivetrains (when compared to later models) they possess will work against them. So it may be a value wash between the four-eye and the aero models...but that's just my guess.

[MOstang]

I would add the Minnesota State Patrol SSP's to the rare discussion. I'm not sure whether any of surfaced...at least they don't get metioned. Not many ordered and I understand many were wrecked in bad weather while in-service and I suspect some others rusted out. I'd be interested to get my hands on one of them.

[NoDrama43]

Originally Posted by FlyinTiger

Rare does not constitute desirable. There are many "rare" SSP's. But, how many of us are climbing over each other to get to a Wildlife & Fisheries SSP or even one of the less flamboyant marked units. Everyone gravitates to 2-tone 5-speeds, and that's just how it is going to be. Visibility will be what will drive values. A plain white SSP will always be worth less than a vibrant Georgia SSP, in equal condition. I agree that the 4-eyed will drive values with true collectors. It is also occurring in the Saleen market. Early Saleens were less on content, but high on heritage. 4-eyed cars have become coveted by those in the know.

I agree with almost all of that statement.

I know the dealers all like the two tone five speed cars but there is a specific purpose there (resale). These cars scream "cop" and some people like to feel included in the persona/profession surrounding the cars. Not "everyone" gravitates toward 2 tone 5 speed cars supported by the fact that multitudes of people own one color, auto trans cars. For me personally I think the North Carolina black/silver combo with red interior is as good a color as you can get but that is just my opinion. There are a ton of agencies that did not have a bunch of cars and you are correct, nobody is rushing to buy a fish and wildlife car, but while some may gravitate towards the flashy, totally cop, looking GSP car, the collector will recognise that lower numbers have ALWAYS meant more $$$ in the long run. This computes to the four-eyed theory holding true.

I saw pictures of a car show where there were 11 marked FHP cars. That is one of the reasons my collection has gone in the direction it has. I wanted a collection of cars that were not all common. The big four Florida, Texas, California and Georgia will all be in the group for me, but I have also tried to find some of the rarer (less numbers of) cars like Idaho, Michigan, Colorado, Washington, Oregon. I would be estatic to find a Minnesota, Wyoming. Canadian, New York, Deleware, etc for my collection. It is a whole different deal for me as I plan to own the bakers dozen. If I was only going to own one car I would pass on the big four every time and look for a less used car.
I think the biggest reason so many people buy a 2 tone 5 speed car from the big four is because the big four used so many and you can find one for sale 24/7. Right now I know of at least two cars from each state in the big four that are for sale.

Regardless.....I have my opinions and theorys, as does everyone else. When I am 80 years old and selling the "set" at Barrett Jackass's auction for 1.4 million dollars I will have a smile on my face. (that is intended as a joke fellas.)

anyone got a Wyoming car they wanna sell me??

[ABN2060]

I just picked up a '93 that was a Brantley Co Sherrifs Office (Georgia) DARE car. Talked to the deputy that it was assigned to the whole time and he let me know that was the only SSP Mustang that agency ever owned. I guess that makes it a rare car....

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by ABN2060

I just picked up a '93 that was a Brantley Co Sherrifs Office (Georgia) DARE car. Talked to the deputy that it was assigned to the whole time and he let me know that was the only SSP Mustang that agency ever owned. I guess that makes it a rare car....

Welcome to the forum! Post up some pics when you can...

[ABN2060]

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

Welcome to the forum! Post up some pics when you can...

Will do. I just picked it up yesterday but I will post up some pics this weekend.

[ssp91ssp]

I think all ssp's are rare and unique in one way or another !
My USPS SSP is a rare stallion in the sense that i didn't even know they existed till a member here found 3 for sale in Cali..?
the royal blue one arrived here 3 weeks ago .

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[kapracing]

Just for the record ,
It turns out there were more SCHP, Nebraska and GSA SSP's then GSP's , with GSP only having 310 total they are actually more rare than originally thought to be my two cents..

I do realized however that SCHP and Nebraska SSP's were not tu toned...