1988 US Air Force U2 Chaser SSP

[28HopUp]

Somebody will surely be interested in this one -

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4048443301.html

Reply bmbvn-4048443301@sale.craigslist.org

1988 Mustang LX 5.0 SSP Police Pack - $17000 (East Bay Area)

Special Service Package Mustang Coupe (similar to CHP) used by the USAF to help U2 Spyplane pilots land. One of 19 USAF Mustangs. Possibly only one restored! USAF stenciling on underside of hood. Restoration completed in 2003/4. Well maintained. Approx. 58K miles. Just passed smog with flying colors! Over $800 spent in 2011 to fix smog-related problems. Runs and looks as new. This is a show car and not a daily driver. Has been in print and also won Gold under the Concours Driven category at a National Mustang Club of America show.

Asking $17,000. Documentation goes with car. •Location: East Bay Area

I don't remember hearing/reading that the USAF ordered 19 SSPs total. I don't doubt that, but it would be great if we could pin down the VINs on those other cars.

[NoDrama43]

if it was a 1992 I would have to go get myself a second mortgage.

[28HopUp]

Jim, if you got rid of your 88 Missouri car, then you would have a vacancy to fill.

[FoxChassis]

Some background/history on this car (and reference to others)...

http://jaxfox.com/print.php?news.17
http://www.sspmustang.org/personal/po_photo72.htm
http://www.sspmustang.org/features/USAF_SSP.htm

The "One of the eight ordered in 1988" reference in the jaxfox.com article matches up with the group of eight in the VIN Project that this car for sale is part of...

1FABP40E1JF285545
1FABP40E3JF285546
1FABP40E5JF285547
1FABP40E7JF285548
1FABP40E9JF285549 - U.S. Air Force
1FABP40E5JF285550
1FABP40E7JF285551
1FABP40E9JF285552
---------8---------

[mac88chp]

A hugely important and historical vehicle that would not be out of place in a museum. Surprisingly, it doesn't seems to attract a ton of attention at car shows compared to marked LE SSPs. I've been at many, many shows with this car and have observed that most Mustang fans are interested enough in it to take a look but everybody else just sort of scratch their heads and move on. I'm pretty sure Charles Ricks had north of $20k in the original restoration and Keith has added to that figure.

[NoDrama43]

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

Jim, if you got rid of your 88 Missouri car, then you would have a vacancy to fill.

ehh.....I kinda like the Missouri car.

[NoDrama43]

Originally Posted by mac88chp

A hugely important and historical vehicle that would not be out of place in a museum. Surprisingly, it doesn't seems to attract a ton of attention at car shows compared to marked LE SSPs. I've been at many, many shows with this car and have observed that most Mustang fans are interested enough in it to take a look but everybody else just sort of scratch their heads and move on. I'm pretty sure Charles Ricks had north of $20k in the original restoration and Keith has added to that figure.

I agree Mike. But that big ole yaller light bar kinda kills it for me.

[Bullitt1609]

Does anyone have any direct contact information for Keith?

[NoDrama43]

Originally Posted by Bullitt1609

Does anyone have any direct contact information for Keith?

there you go....off to the museum in Alabama. Be a good spot for it !

[Bullitt1609]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

there you go....off to the museum in Alabama. Be a good spot for it !

While I would love to bring this car to Alabama, I wouldn't quite say that just yet. I've learned that someone else has been after this car for some time. If so, I wouldn't consider purchasing it out from under any one or getting into a bidding war of sorts. Plus, with transport costs, it may be a bit too much for us at this time.