Marti Report: 1982 CHP Hatchback

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by FoxChassis

That "one of 4 ... for the 1982 Mustang 3-door sedan", or any of those other statistics for that matter, only covers the P16 (GL/GT) hatchback, not the P13 (GLX) hatchback. So it is possible that one or more P13 hatchbacks also had "special paint".

I wonder if the other three are 224461, 224462, and 224463.

Would the CHP have ordered any GLX hatchbacks for evaluation purposes? If the general concensus is that they would not have, then would it be safe to say that there were only 4 CHP hatchbacks?

Also, we know the list of consecutive VIN's shows that there were 400 V8 notchbacks, and that the known 82 SSP's are contained within that batch of VIN's. There have been other reports stating that the CHP ordered 400 SSP's in 1982, yet other "sources" have claimed there were 406 SSP's in 1982. Are we to the point where we can state with confidence the correct number of 1982 SSP's?

[FoxChassis]

The "source" that claims there were 406 SSPs in '82, does that include hatchbacks (which were not SSP) and notchbacks OR is that (supposedly) notchbacks only?

[NoDrama43]

I think what is important is that we not make assumptions. We have a great resource in Kevin Marti who has the hard data. The best way to determine how many 1982 Mustangs (all versions) ordered by the CHP is to have documentation from the CHP.

An example of this is the original documentation we have from CHP regarding the order, PO#, purchase history and delivery paperwork for EVERY 1987 CHP car purchased, including the pilot car inspection paperwork. Without documentation from CHP isn't the numbers just our "best guess"?

I think what is critically important is that if we DO have a number in mind we should always publish it as an "estimate based on" not just print it as fact on the internet.

My "best guess" is 400 notchback, and 4 hatchback, based on the documentation I have seen thus far. I give zero weight to the hype, smoke and mirror theories that are published in various forums....

If you own a 1982 mustang that you believe was a CHP car it is now very easy to confirm. Buy a Marti Report that specifies special service package, DSO 72-0102, DSO 72-0187, CHP testing, etc., or produce an assignment card.

[ImEvil1]

Very well said.

[NoDrama43]

thank you. I was in a definitive state of mind.

[Wolfe1013]

This is great!! I was so deflated when they didn't find my Eminger Invoice. At least I can get this to go with the assignment card.

Thanks, Bill.

Greg

[FoxChassis]

Wonder if there is a possibility for us to verify if the three previous consecutive VINs to this one were also CHP evaluation, through the same special order # 0187.

Perhaps and inquiry could be made if it is possible to identify how many other P16F VINs were ordered through special order # 0187, without actually obtaining the VINS (to which Marti Auto is not allowed to do, per their legal agreement with Ford), and then to ask if the three previous consecutive VINs were those ordered through # 0187.

[28HopUp]

Perhaps this is question is better suited for Kevin Marti, but do you think the STANDARD Marti Reports would provide us with enough confirmation in terms of DSO and SSP options? Those reports are only $15 each, which would be a whole lot easier on the wallet.