Tough decision has been made

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Originally Posted by mustangretriever

I think it would look good as a Colorado car :-)

Good, yes. But not as good as a Georgia State Patrol SSP. I did not mean to offend any white SSP owners, as my first SSP was a white 1986 SSP (I owned Bernie's UHP before Gary and Jim did). Just my opinion. I wonder at auction how an original 1986 GSP would do against an original 1986 CSP (both restored to the same level) as far as final bid amount? Has anyone ever seen or heard of a restored SSP going through a collector car auction? I have not. The MECUM muscle car auction in Indianapolis started yesterday and goes through this Saturday. With over 2,000 cars maybe there will be one.

[MOstang]

Originally Posted by EXNODRAMANOTCH

Has anyone ever seen or heard of a restored SSP going through a collector car auction? I have not.

I believe one of the members on the other SSP forum sold a CHP SSP (82/83 I think) through one of the auctions last year (or maybe it was in last 18 months) for $19,500 +/- with the reserve being waived. Other than that I don't recall seeing anyone else on the forums refer to an SSP crossing the block. Will be interesting to hear if yours sells...hope it turns out good for you.

[EXNODRAMANOTCH]

Only about a third of the cars at the auction met reserve and sold today. I was one of the lucky ones (all your well wishes worked!), as my CSP/GSP clone sold for $14k. It went to Ford colector who has over 10 Mustangs (including a 69 428CJ and 08 Shelby GT 500). I drove cars for the auction company today so the auction owner waived the listing and reserve fee and charged me a flat $500.00 commission. Now I want to find job real soon so I can have some money left to buy another SSP!

[SSPGARY]

Congrats on the sale!!

[MOstang]

Nice...congratulations...I'm sure that's a big relief.

[28HopUp]

Congrats on selling your SSP!

[ssp91ssp]

quick sale !

ssp91ssp

[ImEvil1]

Congrats on the sale....make sure he signs up.

[mbe2598]

I have been in attendence at both Mecum's and Barrett /Jacksons Auctions for the last three years, in many cities and have not seen one SSP go through. Any Police cars are usually, "Mayberry'" versions. I honestly think that the 14K you recieved was in your favor, especially since you were only charged the flat $500. fee.
The large auction houses have a very funny crowd of buyers now. There is taste to spend money and then to look for a bargin. (Friday night specials) at the auction house. I think you did very well and this gives me an idea as to what I might see if I see an SSP go through. Congratulations on the sale.

[policemustang]

Well done.