So where is the SSP?

theSSman · #1 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 · #2 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 · #3 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 · #4 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 · #5 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 · #6 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.

Charlie · #7 09-14-2011, 09:49 AM

Ok thanks Mike. I shall cool it for now

ImEvil1 · #8 09-14-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlie

Ok thanks Mike. I shall cool it for now

Do what makes you happy! I was just giving you my perspective.

EXNODRAMANOTCH · #9 09-14-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie

Ok thanks Mike. I shall cool it for now

Charlie, if I were in the market for a daily driver Mustang I we be all over this car. For less than the price of a 2012 Mustang V6 you could have an instant collector car that will depreciate at a far lesser rate (probably appreciate over the next 20 years) than any 2012 Mustang, no matter how many miles you put on it per year.

Wolfe1013 · #10 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