1988 SCHP (How rare?)

[SCTrooper2000]

I might have the opportunity to purchase a 1988 SCHP Unmarked mustang, but i'm wondering what you professional's think it's worth. I just purchased a 90 coupe and would really like this ssp instead.. I know that S.C. started with eight unmarked units in 88, all with aod transmissions. Any thoughts on how hard I should pursue this car? No pun intended..

[FlyinTiger]

Rare, yes. Desirable? To someone looking for one. Any SSP may, one day, become a collectible model. Your best bets are marked units with a 5 speed. Tu-tone adds value. If it is the car you want, buy it regardless of its history. Many of us have fond memories of these doing work in their heyday.

[ImEvil1]

I haven't heard of any unmarked SC cars surfacing, so I think it's pretty neat. What kind of shape is it in?

[28HopUp]

There's one on CL in Greenville, SC, which I believe is the car you are asking about. Check to see if the car has the tell-tale stencils for the unit number, which are typically found on the doorjam and under the hood. Here is one in our VIN Project with the numbers shown -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...info140284.htm


When you go look at the car, please take a photo of the VIN label and buck tags if possible. The DSO number in the lower right corner of the VIN label should be 6-digits. The car could have been ordered by a small agency instead of the SCHP, so keep that in mind as a possibility. Hopefully, the seller will have some original documentation, too. Good luck!

[SCTrooper2000]

Yep that's the one. I'm going to look at it and see how rough it is, and i'll get the DSO and such. I know the later cars had the spray paint stencil, but this car is black.. I have a picture of the first eight in my SCHP annual from years back that shows the original eight unmarked 88's lined up. I hope this is in fact one of them! I'll keep you guy's posted.

[28HopUp]

Good luck! I just realized looking at your signature that the link I posted above was actually your SSP - 'Too funny!

[z28kilr]

Originally Posted by SCTrooper2000

Yep that's the one. I'm going to look at it and see how rough it is, and i'll get the DSO and such. I know the later cars had the spray paint stencil, but this car is black.. I have a picture of the first eight in my SCHP annual from years back that shows the original eight unmarked 88's lined up. I hope this is in fact one of them! I'll keep you guy's posted.

What did you find out on this car? I just found it on Craigslist last night and talked to the guy this morning. I've always been wanting a SSP but they are either ragged out or $15,000. This one seems reasonable but he's about 1000 miles away from me. I was seriously considering making the drive.