1986 CHP? Anyone know this car?
 

Just looking for any history on this car. Thanks,Dave

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...d=p3911.c0.m14

I remember when that article came out. I'm no CHP guy but I thought the decals didn't appear to be the Vitachrome ones. Seems to be a nice car. I'm sure someone will chime in that has seen it or personally knows about it.

Nice shots of the interior equipment. I can't restore mine to that level for the price he's asking, but then again I'm not restoring my CHP to flip it.

I think Mike C. has seen the car personally, and I'm sure he'll weigh in.

It needs a CHP micor, though.

Kevin M. had an 86 which he sold 8 or so years ago. Wonder if this is that car?

Yes, it was originally restored by Kevin M. around the mid to late '90s I believe and has been in Southern California and at shows on this coast regularly for a number of years.

I last saw it at the Fabulous Fords Forever show this past spring and felt that the car could use a bit of cosmetic freshening up. The black paint could stand a good buffing with just the front bumper cover needing a repaint along with much of the exterior trim. One piece of metal window trim (can't remember which) is dented and would need replacement. The interior had no major issues as I recall.

The non-original engine might be an issue to a certain type of buyer but I think his pricing is in the ballpark and he's taking offers too. Kevin saw the car at the April show also and may be able to add some more information.

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I'm happy to report this car ended up in good hands with a police car collector and is staying in California. I caught up with both at a San Jose CHP event I took my car to yesterday:

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