So where is the SSP?

Charlie · #1 09-13-2011, 11:40 AM

Yes indeed: A real event for sure. I really must restrain myself but I am having a hard time doing it. Help

EXNODRAMANOTCH · #2 09-13-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie

Yes indeed: A real event for sure. I really must restrain myself but I am having a hard time doing it. Help

I talked to the owner of the SSP on Sunday and he is selecting the photos (he took over 300 photos) and is writing the copy for the eBay auction this week. I will post the link to the auction when he starts it. It should be interesting to see where it goes in today's market.

theSSman · #3 09-14-2011, 06:43 AM

its on ebay right now. Hit 10K right away. At first I saw 7 bids right away the reserve not met at 10K and thought his buddys pumping it up...
Then I saw it had 1800 miles on it and the photos !! Man! thats the car to have !! The best of the best !

NoDrama43 · #4 09-14-2011, 07:37 AM

I would rather have an SSP that was in service and used for police work. But that is just my personal preference.

EXNODRAMANOTCH · #5 09-14-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NoDrama43

I would rather have an SSP that was in service and used for police work. But that is just my personal preference.

Jim, I'm with you. Even after riding in it last week, I would not trade it straight up for my 105k mile Minnesota State Patrol SSP. I really enjoy the in-service history of a SSP, compared to a virgin as pure as this one. To each his own though, I'm sure someone will enjoy owning this rare example. I thought ground straps were one of the SSP standard features (vs. optional), yet this one has none. The state of MN went as far as adding them to the hood bumpers on mine.

ImEvil1 · #6 09-14-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NoDrama43

I would rather have an SSP that was in service and used for police work. But that is just my personal preference.

+1. Plus it's an AOD.

Charlie · #7 09-14-2011, 09:13 AM

Its not a real SSP in use but that opens the door for using the car as a daily and is a way to have one for the next 20 years without major restoration cost (I think) For a long lasting driver no different than any 93 this can be useful. ,I would do a 5sp conversion (I know that is not pleasing to some) and use it in good weather. Since it has no history I wouldnt feel I was ruining it because no mods are intended for it. In short, a car to enjoy driving, but with no garage I fear I would not be able to keep it in top shape. Damn this is a temptation that I know I should resist but its hard to do so. I feel better now, thanks

ImEvil1 · #8 09-14-2011, 09:36 AM

Charlie,

I think you could do the same with any low-mileage coupe. As an example, I bought an '85 GT w/47k original miles on it last month. I drove the car for 550+ miles without any issues, other than the A/C needing repaired. Any 20 year old car, no matter the mileage, is going to have some issues.

Wolfe1013 · #9 09-24-2011, 12:53 AM

<gulp> Wow, what a beauty.

This is exactly what I'm looking for in non-SSP daily driver form. If any of you know of a low mileage AOD 5.0 Coupe (below 100k mi), let me know. I'm casually looking and tossing around the idea of selling the Bullitt to get out of the 5-spd as a daily driver. My cousin is ready to buy it.

This white with gray color scheme is my favorite. Silver 10-hole wheels preferred. I do NOT want a project, but understand normal wear and tear.

I'll post the same in the wanted section, but thought I would go ahead and mention it here.

Best of luck, Charlie, in finding yours.

Greg

EXNODRAMANOTCH · #10 09-14-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ImEvil1

+1. Plus it's an AOD.

I felt the same way about the AOD before I got my MSP SSP. But after driving my 86 GT convertible (w/5speed) for 25 years, I kind of like not having to shift when driving the SSP to and from car shows. The performance does suffer though. The first owner of my SSP after auction swapped out the 2:73 gear set for 3:55s and that change helps a lot in the performance department. He also replaced the stock mufflers that were worn out (kept the 4 cats) with some stainless cherry bomb type mufflers (even hooked the ground straps to them) that may flow better than stock too. I was surprised to get 28 mpg going to and from car shows in WI last weekend. I usually get an average of 20 mpg around town here.