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Charlie · #31 08-10-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NoDrama43

yes it is an 88. built 2/11/88. In service with MSHP in April of 88.

Well, Well, Then welcome to the family. I guess there are 3 regatta blue 88's built that month surviving. I just got mine a new paint job as the old paint was going on me. I got all new weather stripping too and its like a new car now.

chp1982 · #32 08-10-2009, 10:57 AM

Looks great Jim. Love the color, is that medium shadow blue? Looks a little dark to be regatta.

The car appears to be super original, what's the story behind it?

Charlie · #33 08-10-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chp1982

Looks great Jim. Love the color, is that medium shadow blue? Looks a little dark to be regatta.

The car appears to be super original, what's the story behind it?

Didnt know there was a blue that close but differant. I just thought it was the old regatta paint looking dark. But what is the story behind it?

88stang · #34 08-10-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NoDrama43

looks a little better now.

I am glad I was able to get this one !

Nice find!

28HopUp · #35 08-10-2009, 07:58 PM

Looks like an awesome find Jim - CONGRATS!

NoDrama43 · #36 08-10-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chp1982

Looks great Jim. Love the color, is that medium shadow blue? Looks a little dark to be regatta.

The car appears to be super original, what's the story behind it?

Paint code is 3R Medium Shadow Blue with gray interior. The car was used by the MOHP then sold to Jefferson County Sheriffs office. Don bought this car in 1996 with 136k miles. He put springs and struts on it and put about 20k on it over the past 13 years. The car has only had one repaint of the original color and has all the original body panels. Still has original ford exhaust (rotten) with all 8 bonding straps. The car is bone stock including the factory radio. It runs and drives really nice. Transmission was rebuilt by the patrol.

Couple of neat things about the car.. Power door locks with manual windows, cruise control, rear defrost, and 3.27 gears. I really like the medium blue with the black ten holes. Can't wait to get it restored. I am planning on doing a complete frame up rotisserie nut and bolt resto on this one.

KeithN · #37 08-10-2009, 10:01 PM

What town was this car from? The guy I got my 2 FHP cars is a guy named Bill Fischer that has probably sold 30 SSP cars all from Florida. I assume he would know Don? as well?? I wish I still had my first '89 FHP car.

Bama3 · #38 08-12-2009, 10:34 PM

Great looking original car! It's hard to find them like this any more. Good luck with the restoration!

NoDrama43 · #39 09-28-2009, 08:58 PM

got an email from the MSHP fleet commander today. He is sending me a "packet" of information that he thinks I will enjoy..... Maybe the original wndow sticker....or the elusive build sheet? Hope it will be something good...

86NeSSP · #40 09-29-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NoDrama43

got an email from the MSHP fleet commander today. He is sending me a "packet" of information that he thinks I will enjoy..... Maybe the original wndow sticker....or the elusive build sheet? Hope it will be something good...

Maybe it's a bill for storage or back taxes owed on the vehicle? Likely not! Whatever you get will be cool if it has to do with the car. Maybe all the glovebox goodies. The vin card, warranty book and all that stuff that gets thrown out usually.

Pretty cool car!