So where is the SSP?

[Charlie]

Just waiting for the 1900 mile supreme SSP to surface, Can you post it?
thanks Charlie

[28HopUp]

Charlie, are you referring to the one mentioned in this thread?

http://www.specialservicemustang.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3717

[Charlie]

Yes indeed: A real event for sure. I really must restrain myself but I am having a hard time doing it. Help

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Yes indeed: A real event for sure. I really must restrain myself but I am having a hard time doing it. Help

I talked to the owner of the SSP on Sunday and he is selecting the photos (he took over 300 photos) and is writing the copy for the eBay auction this week. I will post the link to the auction when he starts it. It should be interesting to see where it goes in today's market.

[theSSman]

its on ebay right now. Hit 10K right away. At first I saw 7 bids right away the reserve not met at 10K and thought his buddys pumping it up...
Then I saw it had 1800 miles on it and the photos !! Man! thats the car to have !! The best of the best !

[NoDrama43]

I would rather have an SSP that was in service and used for police work. But that is just my personal preference.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

its on ebay right now. Hit 10K right away. At first I saw 7 bids right away the reserve not met at 10K and thought his buddys pumping it up...
Then I saw it had 1800 miles on it and the photos !! Man! thats the car to have !! The best of the best !

Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-Coupe-Special-Service-Package-Mustang-/280739189253?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item415d5c1205#ht_2119wt_1167

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

I would rather have an SSP that was in service and used for police work. But that is just my personal preference.

Jim, I'm with you. Even after riding in it last week, I would not trade it straight up for my 105k mile Minnesota State Patrol SSP. I really enjoy the in-service history of a SSP, compared to a virgin as pure as this one. To each his own though, I'm sure someone will enjoy owning this rare example. I thought ground straps were one of the SSP standard features (vs. optional), yet this one has none. The state of MN went as far as adding them to the hood bumpers on mine.

[ImEvil1]

I would rather have an SSP that was in service and used for police work. But that is just my personal preference.

+1. Plus it's an AOD.

[Charlie]

Its not a real SSP in use but that opens the door for using the car as a daily and is a way to have one for the next 20 years without major restoration cost (I think) For a long lasting driver no different than any 93 this can be useful. ,I would do a 5sp conversion (I know that is not pleasing to some) and use it in good weather. Since it has no history I wouldnt feel I was ruining it because no mods are intended for it. In short, a car to enjoy driving, but with no garage I fear I would not be able to keep it in top shape. Damn this is a temptation that I know I should resist but its hard to do so. I feel better now, thanks

[ImEvil1]

Charlie,

I think you could do the same with any low-mileage coupe. As an example, I bought an '85 GT w/47k original miles on it last month. I drove the car for 550+ miles without any issues, other than the A/C needing repaired. Any 20 year old car, no matter the mileage, is going to have some issues.

[Charlie]

Ok thanks Mike. I shall cool it for now

[ImEvil1]

Ok thanks Mike. I shall cool it for now

Do what makes you happy! I was just giving you my perspective.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

+1. Plus it's an AOD.

I felt the same way about the AOD before I got my MSP SSP. But after driving my 86 GT convertible (w/5speed) for 25 years, I kind of like not having to shift when driving the SSP to and from car shows. The performance does suffer though. The first owner of my SSP after auction swapped out the 2:73 gear set for 3:55s and that change helps a lot in the performance department. He also replaced the stock mufflers that were worn out (kept the 4 cats) with some stainless cherry bomb type mufflers (even hooked the ground straps to them) that may flow better than stock too. I was surprised to get 28 mpg going to and from car shows in WI last weekend. I usually get an average of 20 mpg around town here.

[MOstang]

I would rather have an SSP that was in service and used for police work. But that is just my personal preference.

I'm with you on this one.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Ok thanks Mike. I shall cool it for now

Charlie, if I were in the market for a daily driver Mustang I we be all over this car. For less than the price of a 2012 Mustang V6 you could have an instant collector car that will depreciate at a far lesser rate (probably appreciate over the next 20 years) than any 2012 Mustang, no matter how many miles you put on it per year. :cool:

[Charlie]

Charlie, if I were in the market for a daily driver Mustang I we be all over this car. For less than the price of a 2012 Mustang V6 you could have an instant collector car that will depreciate at a far lesser rate (probably appreciate over the next 20 years) than any 2012 Mustang, no matter how many miles you put on it per year. :cool:

Quite true: I have my "sniper rifle" ready for a last minute shot!

[NoDrama43]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280739189253

I see someone has already "accidently" bid 150,000.00 to find out the reserve........

anyway......

to me this is not a car to daily drive. this is garage art that 20 years from now you take to Barrett Jackson and sell for 60k. I look at this car more as an investment. If I want to daily drive one I would buy a standard, non SSP equipped car, but that is just me.

low mile one owner fox mustangs are not hard to find.

super low mile, (1489) never in service SSP cars are very very hard to find.

just my .02

[Charlie]

Just talked to my Ford service. Manual conversion possible but too expensive really. I can wait for something else. If I could live with the AOD I would though.

[FoxChassis]

This VIN is within a batch of 14 consecutive...

1FACP40E9PF202862
1FACP40E0PF202863
1FACP40E2PF202864
1FACP40E4PF202865
1FACP40E6PF202866
1FACP40E8PF202867
1FACP40EXPF202868
1FACP40E1PF202869
1FACP40E8PF202870
1FACP40EXPF202871
1FACP40E1PF202872
1FACP40E3PF202873
1FACP40E5PF202874
1FACP40E7PF202875

1FACP40E8PF202870 = DSO 210816
1FACP40E1PF202872 = DSO 520558

Thoughts?

[mac88chp]

anyway......

to me this is not a car to daily drive. this is garage art that 20 years from now you take to Barrett Jackson and sell for 60k. I look at this car more as an investment. If I want to daily drive one I would buy a standard, non SSP equipped car, but that is just me.

low mile one owner fox mustangs are not hard to find.

super low mile, (1489) never in service SSP cars are very very hard to find.

just my .02Agree 100% with your assessment Jim. Documented, in-service history SSPs interest me the most and are the ones that have the wider appeal anyway.

[03cobra]

I would rather have an SSP that was in service and used for police work. But that is just my personal preference.

I agree with you guys on this one. It really limits you on how much you can drive a super low milage car just for value sake. Our cars are to be driven ,showed and enjoyed. The history of our SSPs is what makes them very special...and we are here to carry the torch to keep thier history alive. I'll take a 150,000 mile SSP with bumps and bruises anyday.

[Charlie]

Auction just ended. No sale at 17,300. I hope he will relist at lower reserve.

[Wolfe1013]

<gulp> Wow, what a beauty.

This is exactly what I'm looking for in non-SSP daily driver form. If any of you know of a low mileage AOD 5.0 Coupe (below 100k mi), let me know. I'm casually looking and tossing around the idea of selling the Bullitt to get out of the 5-spd as a daily driver. My cousin is ready to buy it.

This white with gray color scheme is my favorite. Silver 10-hole wheels preferred. I do NOT want a project, but understand normal wear and tear.

I'll post the same in the wanted section, but thought I would go ahead and mention it here.

Best of luck, Charlie, in finding yours.

Greg

[NoDrama43]

Auction just ended. No sale at 17,300. I hope he will relist at lower reserve.

if he does relist he should block the person that bid 150,000.00 for the car last time for one purpose.....to find out the reserve.

the same bidder has done it now 6 times in the past 6 months and 3 times in the last 30 days....... hopefully ebay will ban them also.

[MOstang]

hopefully ebay will ban them also.

I wouldn't hold my breath. :thumbsdown:

[Charlie]

This time there is no bidding.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-Mustang-SSP-/280746063410?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item415dc4f632#ht_2774wt_962

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

This time there is no bidding.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-Mustang-SSP-/280746063410?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item415dc4f632#ht_2774wt_962

The reserve is the Buy It Now price (stated in the copy). A fair price, for a nice car.

[NoDrama43]

I believe that is a very fair price for what the car is.