MOstang
08-05-2016, 10:03 PM
Figured it was time for me to start a thread on my most recent acquisition / project, which is 1993 Missouri State Highway Patrol SSP Mustang Inventory Number P993 with Plate Number 666-HP. It currently has 69,890 original miles on this SSP.
For reference, the following is a link to another thread where this one was posted about over the past couple of years citing eBay listings during that time http://specialservicemustang.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5674 .
This 1993 Special Service Package Mustang was originally purchased and owned by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). Its' inventory unit number was P993 and license plate number was 666-HP. During its' life with the MSHP, this vehicle was assigned to Sergeant Larry Varner (badge #666), who retired as a Lieutenant with the MSHP in the Gaming Division.
My SSP Mustang went into service with the MSHP service March 18, 1993 until January 10, 1995 with 50,602 miles. It was 1 of 25 the MSHP ordered in 1993 and 1 of 3 in Silver Metallic exterior with Ruby Red interior. Interestingly enough, it was also 1 of 21 out of all 1993 Mustangs with this specific Paint/Trim Codes. The entire time it was in service, it was assigned to then Sergeant Larry Varner out of Troop F Jefferson City. Quite a number of in service pictures exist of the car, including a half dozen or so I'd never viewed before that were taken by the purchaser of it from the MSHP, who took pictures of the vehicle inside and outside (including of the Trooper with the car) on the actual day it was taken out of service. Having interior in-service pics of it was a wonderful surprise as it answers a few detail questions that were Trooper discretion items when the MSHP equipped the 1993 SSPs
On July 24, 2016, I purchased this SSP from an individual in New Bedford, MA where it had been for the prior 15 years. It was purchased from the MSHP for $9,000 on 1/11/95 with 50,602 miles (just over 19,000 miles have been added to this SSP over 21 years) by another well know hobbyist, who was a Morgan County Deputy Sheriff. For the most part, the current equipment configuration is what he used with it while in service wit the Morgan Counter Sheriff Department. The last owner added the incorrect lightbar on top of the SSP. I also have interior and exterior in service pictures of it as a Morgan County Sheriff Department SSP.
I am going to return it to correct in service specifications. Luckily I already had some (not all tough to find items) so have had a head start acquiring the various items needed. At this time, I nearly have all of the various items required to return it to correct in service specifications. Correct emblems have also been acquired from the MSHP's Emblem Supplier and have already been installed on this SSP. The last notable item for me to have in my possession is a correctly configured lightbar to 1993 MSHP SSP specifications. I have already purchased a very nice Code 3 lightbar and it is currently with an individual in Oregon who I have previously used to correctly rebuild a Code 3 lightbar for me. He does great work, and will no doubt do an excellent job with this lightbar. I anticipate being "completed" this Fall and it will then lead a quiet life of a show vehicle that honors the MSHP and law enforcement.
I will periodically update this thread with my progress. Thank you.
For reference, the following is a link to another thread where this one was posted about over the past couple of years citing eBay listings during that time http://specialservicemustang.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5674 .
This 1993 Special Service Package Mustang was originally purchased and owned by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). Its' inventory unit number was P993 and license plate number was 666-HP. During its' life with the MSHP, this vehicle was assigned to Sergeant Larry Varner (badge #666), who retired as a Lieutenant with the MSHP in the Gaming Division.
My SSP Mustang went into service with the MSHP service March 18, 1993 until January 10, 1995 with 50,602 miles. It was 1 of 25 the MSHP ordered in 1993 and 1 of 3 in Silver Metallic exterior with Ruby Red interior. Interestingly enough, it was also 1 of 21 out of all 1993 Mustangs with this specific Paint/Trim Codes. The entire time it was in service, it was assigned to then Sergeant Larry Varner out of Troop F Jefferson City. Quite a number of in service pictures exist of the car, including a half dozen or so I'd never viewed before that were taken by the purchaser of it from the MSHP, who took pictures of the vehicle inside and outside (including of the Trooper with the car) on the actual day it was taken out of service. Having interior in-service pics of it was a wonderful surprise as it answers a few detail questions that were Trooper discretion items when the MSHP equipped the 1993 SSPs
On July 24, 2016, I purchased this SSP from an individual in New Bedford, MA where it had been for the prior 15 years. It was purchased from the MSHP for $9,000 on 1/11/95 with 50,602 miles (just over 19,000 miles have been added to this SSP over 21 years) by another well know hobbyist, who was a Morgan County Deputy Sheriff. For the most part, the current equipment configuration is what he used with it while in service wit the Morgan Counter Sheriff Department. The last owner added the incorrect lightbar on top of the SSP. I also have interior and exterior in service pictures of it as a Morgan County Sheriff Department SSP.
I am going to return it to correct in service specifications. Luckily I already had some (not all tough to find items) so have had a head start acquiring the various items needed. At this time, I nearly have all of the various items required to return it to correct in service specifications. Correct emblems have also been acquired from the MSHP's Emblem Supplier and have already been installed on this SSP. The last notable item for me to have in my possession is a correctly configured lightbar to 1993 MSHP SSP specifications. I have already purchased a very nice Code 3 lightbar and it is currently with an individual in Oregon who I have previously used to correctly rebuild a Code 3 lightbar for me. He does great work, and will no doubt do an excellent job with this lightbar. I anticipate being "completed" this Fall and it will then lead a quiet life of a show vehicle that honors the MSHP and law enforcement.
I will periodically update this thread with my progress. Thank you.