1986 ex-RCMP Mustang in Alberta

[Cobra Jet]

FYI - this was posted over on .org from user badbrad (who currently owns 2 86 RCMP's out of the original 8):

Originally Posted by badbrad on .org

this has been for sale in the "Canadian Circle" for about a month, we were trying yto keep this under raps, but looks like no one is serious in spending 10,000 to restore this jewl. The guy is pretty firm on thre 3,000 price, he has recieved a few offers and will not sell to anyone who wants to hot rod it. This is one of 4 automatics the RCMP bought for trial testing in 1986. Two were stationed in British Columbia and two in Saskatchewan.This one was from Saskatchewan. Rare for sure. The seller says he will restore it if no serious offers..prospect of restoration..

The speedo in in MPH..which they all were as only 8 total SSPs were shipped to Canada in 1986.

In the event none of you have met or know Brad, here's his thread on .org detailing his purchase of the 2 RCMP's he owns (and is currently restoring) and there's a ton of good info & really cool pics too of the RCMP's:
http://www.sspmustang.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10623

So, as Jim stated - that RCMP is quite rare, if anyone has the funds or ability to purchase/restore, it's definitely one to snap up.

[OSP959(R)]

The car is a heap. AKA a POS.

I'm not saying the car doesn't deserve to be preserved, because every SSP does, irregardless of condition. But the price should be fair in relationship to the condition. I see a lot of rust lurking there. Look closely at the rocker panels and rear quarters. What about those rear side windows?? The car doesn't even run. Owner claims it's the fuel pump. There's no mention of buck tags.

It's a $500 car. The owner should be lucky to get $1,200 just because it's a SSP. He definitely doesn't have to worry about someone buying it to hotrod. Especially as high as he is on the price.

This is one of those cars where I think it only has value to someone specifically looking for a 1986 RCMP SSP. Your buying its history and identifying numbers/tags.

I'd like to see someone here get it for a reasonable price that's actually going to restore it as a RCMP SSP.

It would be interesting to see someone buy it and follow the build to see how much money ends up going it to it to put it back in to nice shape.

[mac88chp]

Originally Posted by OSP959(R)

The car is a heap. AKA a POS.

I'm not saying the car doesn't deserve to be preserved, because every SSP does, irregardless of condition. But the price should be fair in relationship to the condition. I see a lot of rust lurking there. Look closely at the rocker panels and rear quarters. What about those rear side windows?? The car doesn't even run. Owner claims it's the fuel pump. There's no mention of buck tags.

It's a $500 car. The owner should be lucky to get $1,200 just because it's a SSP. He definitely doesn't have to worry about someone buying it to hotrod. Especially as high as he is on the price.

This is one of those cars where I think it only has value to someone specifically looking for a 1986 RCMP SSP. Your buying its history and identifying numbers/tags.

I'd like to see someone here get it for a reasonable price that's actually going to restore it as a RCMP SSP.

It would be interesting to see someone buy it and follow the build to see how much money ends up going it to it to put it back in to nice shape.

Well put.

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by OSP959(R)

The car is a heap. AKA a POS.

I'm not saying the car doesn't deserve to be preserved, because every SSP does, irregardless of condition. But the price should be fair in relationship to the condition. I see a lot of rust lurking there. Look closely at the rocker panels and rear quarters. What about those rear side windows?? The car doesn't even run. Owner claims it's the fuel pump. There's no mention of buck tags.

It's a $500 car. The owner should be lucky to get $1,200 just because it's a SSP. He definitely doesn't have to worry about someone buying it to hotrod. Especially as high as he is on the price.

This is one of those cars where I think it only has value to someone specifically looking for a 1986 RCMP SSP. Your buying its history and identifying numbers/tags.

I'd like to see someone here get it for a reasonable price that's actually going to restore it as a RCMP SSP.

It would be interesting to see someone buy it and follow the build to see how much money ends up going it to it to put it back in to nice shape.

I have to agree...I think it needs to be saved, but it'll have to be by the right person. AOD turns alot of people off, plus it'll need a ton of work.

[NoDrama43]

If I had 3k laying around I would snap it up in a moment. Would I make money on the car no, but I would not sell it so it wouldn't matter.

just my .02.

[ImEvil1]

You should buy it. Sell one of your other bazillion cars and put it in the barn.

The price is way too high. Think about the FHP car you bought and then sold me. It's in waaay better shape than this one, still pretty rare, and sold for much less (and it's a 5 speed car). Plus, I have a soft spot for the FHP cars, so it was worth that much more to me.

Sounds like you have a soft spot for rare AOD cars from other countries.

[GSPI]

I know I have the decals for that one. I just don't like Canada that much.

[MOstang]

Personally I would love to have this RCMP SSP, but too much project for me and I would probably also acquire a divorce simultaneously . Hoping it get's the return to in-service condition that it deserves.

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

You should buy it. Sell one of your other bazillion cars and put it in the barn.

If you decide to get rid of your redundant SSP, I'll take the 1984 Oregon State Police (dark blue unmarked) off your hands for a fair price.

[OSP959(R)]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

If I had 3k laying around I would snap it up in a moment. Would I make money on the car no, but I would not sell it so it wouldn't matter.

just my .02.

Definitely not a car to flip.