Picking Up NMSP SSP Tomorrow

[CNTLOSE]

Well some of you may have seen the thread on the other board, but if not I wanted to share this great find.

It is a 1990 NMSP SSP Unit #130 currently located in IL. The car comes with the maintenance records from NMSP and an original key stamped "130". The current owner was in the middle of doing a T5 swap and restoration when he changed his mind. The seller was also planning on parting the car out to sell. I was fortunate enough to reach him before anything was gone, and we struck a deal for the complete car plus some spare parts. Car was a runner and driver before he took it apart and only needs put back together to be one again. I have been lucky enough that Mike (MOstang) pointed me to a facebook page with several NMSP photos. It looks like out of the 6 total SSP's 2 were black. I know Unit 125 was marked and I hope to soon learn if Unit 130 was or not shortly.

I am leaving tonight to pick it up...14 hours round trip. Will post some pics of her once we get back home. For now here are a few from the FB page. By the way...does anyone know what type of lights are mounted on the front bumper and rear deck?

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Current state of car...

[Rhino]

Way to go Matt!!

[28HopUp]

Very nice find! I hope you learn that was originally painted two-tone with the stripes on the doors, because that looks sharp. Please include pictures of the SSP-specific stuff for our VIN Project once you bring it home.

[MOstang]

Congrats Matt!! I agree with Bill re: hoping it was one with the white stripes on the side and white roof. That just seems to be one sharp setup!

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Originally Posted by 28HopUp

Very nice find! I hope you learn that was originally painted two-tone with the stripes on the doors, because that looks sharp. Please include pictures of the SSP-specific stuff for our VIN Project once you bring it home.

Will do! It was a black and white as you can still make out some of the white paint on the roof near the moldings. From the photos all appear to have been two tone other than the white one. I have some people trying to help me get in contact with some retired Troopers so I can find out more about Unit 130...like if it was a marked unit or not. They are the ones who supplied the photos I posted plus a few more I have.

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Originally Posted by MOstang

Congrats Matt!! I agree with Bill re: hoping it was one with the white stripes on the side and white roof. That just seems to be one sharp setup!

I do think the marked units are sharp...but at the same time I would not mind having an unmarked one. Honestly I am just happy I finally found a rare one to restore. I love my FHP and the FHP look, but it will be nice to have one that more than likely will not have a twin next to it at a show.

[sspanthony]

Congrats Matt !!! Be Safe and look forward to pics.....

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Originally Posted by sspanthony

Congrats Matt !!! Be Safe and look forward to pics.....

Thanks...I will post plenty.

[MOstang]

Here is interior pic of 1990 unmarked b&w NMSP SSP.