Franken-SSP on eBay

[NoDrama43]

I can't read the door tag info to see the interior code. I only know of one aero SSP with original vinyl and that is Don Hawkins 90 car.

does the seller even know it is an SSP car? I see the 6 digit DSO number but he doesn't talk about it in his auction.

[ImEvil1]

Interior code is FA.

[28HopUp]

Here is a link I found on ORG to a better picture of the VIN sticker -

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...0/100_1128.jpg

The 6-digit DSO is interesting, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's an SSP - just a fleet order car, right? I'd be curious to hear how the seller documented that his 91 has factory rear disk brakes. The 93 Cobra was the first year for the 4-lug rear disk brakes (which my SSP has, albeit not 'factory-stalled'). Could this have been a test-mule from Ford?

[ImEvil1]

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

Here is a link I found on ORG to a better picture of the VIN sticker -

http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...0/100_1128.jpg

The 6-digit DSO is interesting, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's an SSP - just a fleet order car, right? I'd be curious to hear how the seller documented that his 91 has factory rear disk brakes. The 93 Cobra was the first year for the 4-lug rear disk brakes (which my SSP has, albeit not 'factory-stalled'). Could this have been a test-mule from Ford?

Bill,

Correct...any special-ordered car (fleet, export, cars that were sent to Saleen, etc). It looks to me like the panel where the remote trunk release would have been has been replaced. I'd bet it's an SSP (Carfax would probably help ID it for sure).

IMHO, there's no way that those brakes were on the car from the factory, and the seller is just making claims that can't be backed up.

[mac88chp]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

I can't read the door tag info to see the interior code. I only know of one aero SSP with original vinyl and that is Don Hawkins 90 car.

The '88 USAF U-2 SSP has an original vinyl interior too.

[NoDrama43]

Originally Posted by mac88chp

The '88 USAF U-2 SSP has an original vinyl interior too.

Was Keith working that day or does he wear a uniform to the car show??

[mac88chp]

Originally Posted by NoDrama43

Was Keith working that day or does he wear a uniform to the car show??

I recall his department had entries in the in-service division and they may also have been doing recruiting that year. That's the only show I've ever seen him with a uniform on.

[Rhino]

Love Keith's car. I think it's the only U-2 known to exist, right? There may be more out there, but the only one that has surfaced. Cool history.

[mac88chp]

Originally Posted by Rhino

Love Keith's car. I think it's the only U-2 known to exist, right? There may be more out there, but the only one that has surfaced. Cool history.

Yep, so far it's 1 of 1. Keep checking out all those Mustang coupes you spot on the streets, in fields, barns, etc. and maybe another one will be uncovered someday.

[Texaspony87]

Just want to echo Michael's comments. I looked at the U2 car when it was still here in Michigan for Charles R. The original owner was an x- Air Force fellow that sold it to him and he restored it. The seats were indeed vinyl.