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Old 12-13-2008, 04:17 PM
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Talking to one of the old radio techs at HQ/Fleet a few years ago mentioned the quality paint job on it...

They painted the white with a spray on latex that would be easy to remove after the test period. During one of Wayne's traffic stop, the drunk had too much cheap wine. Standing in front of the car he puked on the hood. Even after washing it quite a few times it still had a "Boone's Farm Purple" shade to it...
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Mike,
With all that's come about recently, I'm wondering about the other pics you mentioned in this thread? Would love to see them
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1983 GSP#3083 Capt. C. Stallings #99 Post 41

1988 GSP#8292 Trpr R. Wilcox #799 Post 27; ACE wrecked in service with 24k miles; most documented & lowest mileage GSP

1990 GSP#0196 Trpr P. Kirkpatrick #756 Post 29

1992 GSP#2221 Trpr M. Prince #895 Post 9; “1 of 6” LoJack GSP Mustangs

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Bobby,

They are all posted in the "In-Service" pics section on the website (including the '82).
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Bobby,

They are all posted in the "In-Service" pics section on the website (including the '82).
Ahhhh
Thanks
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1983 GSP#3083 Capt. C. Stallings #99 Post 41

1988 GSP#8292 Trpr R. Wilcox #799 Post 27; ACE wrecked in service with 24k miles; most documented & lowest mileage GSP

1990 GSP#0196 Trpr P. Kirkpatrick #756 Post 29

1992 GSP#2221 Trpr M. Prince #895 Post 9; “1 of 6” LoJack GSP Mustangs
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Old 10-30-2015, 10:36 AM
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WOW that looks like it was taken yesterday! I wonder where that car is now???
I think it has been found.....
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Old 10-30-2015, 11:47 AM
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I think it has been found.....
If the story goes as told, then the TxDPS car was returned to Ford. It would then have an odd title history. If Mike's 82 SSP spent its life down on the bayou, then it may not be the TxDPS car in the photo. HOWEVER, the question shall probably never be answered with any certainty. And the fact that Mike's 82 exists at all certainly confirms that others tested these cars in 1982.
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Old 10-30-2015, 01:48 PM
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Old 10-30-2015, 08:23 PM
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My '82 was released 08/02/82. It was sold a year later....08/09/83. A little odd.

I spoke with a fleet manager in NO who was around and just starting out back then. He told me that an order like the '82 would have been delivered to his dealership, but probably would have been destined for the testing center Ford had nearby.

All I know for sure is that the car was sold in MO in '83 at a Ford dealership. I have a feeler out with some Ford people for some more info and I'm just waiting to hear back.
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I found this early post and wanted all to know that I own this original car in the photo along with all of the original documentation on it. I am having it restored and will donate it to Texas DPS to show when it is finished. I can't wait to get it finished and drive it some here in Texas.
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Thanks for the update.
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