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Old 01-12-2015, 11:01 PM
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Default 1988 SCHP (How rare?)

I might have the opportunity to purchase a 1988 SCHP Unmarked mustang, but i'm wondering what you professional's think it's worth. I just purchased a 90 coupe and would really like this ssp instead.. I know that S.C. started with eight unmarked units in 88, all with aod transmissions. Any thoughts on how hard I should pursue this car? No pun intended..
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Old 01-12-2015, 11:46 PM
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Rare, yes. Desirable? To someone looking for one. Any SSP may, one day, become a collectible model. Your best bets are marked units with a 5 speed. Tu-tone adds value. If it is the car you want, buy it regardless of its history. Many of us have fond memories of these doing work in their heyday.
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Old 01-13-2015, 10:36 AM
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I haven't heard of any unmarked SC cars surfacing, so I think it's pretty neat. What kind of shape is it in?
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Old 01-13-2015, 11:54 AM
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There's one on CL in Greenville, SC, which I believe is the car you are asking about. Check to see if the car has the tell-tale stencils for the unit number, which are typically found on the doorjam and under the hood. Here is one in our VIN Project with the numbers shown -

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...info140284.htm


When you go look at the car, please take a photo of the VIN label and buck tags if possible. The DSO number in the lower right corner of the VIN label should be 6-digits. The car could have been ordered by a small agency instead of the SCHP, so keep that in mind as a possibility. Hopefully, the seller will have some original documentation, too. Good luck!
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Old 01-13-2015, 12:57 PM
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Yep that's the one. I'm going to look at it and see how rough it is, and i'll get the DSO and such. I know the later cars had the spray paint stencil, but this car is black.. I have a picture of the first eight in my SCHP annual from years back that shows the original eight unmarked 88's lined up. I hope this is in fact one of them! I'll keep you guy's posted.
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Old 01-13-2015, 01:15 PM
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Good luck! I just realized looking at your signature that the link I posted above was actually your SSP - 'Too funny!
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That would be a cool find. Good luck.
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Old 01-13-2015, 09:59 PM
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Good luck! I just realized looking at your signature that the link I posted above was actually your SSP - 'Too funny!
I'm not sure if you guy's know what the numbering system means as it refers to the S.C. cars, but the first number (2) designates that it is a patrol car. the second number (12) designates the fact that it is a mustang in the fleet, and the third number (371) is the 371st mustang issued since the first one that the state bought.
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I'm not sure if you guy's know what the numbering system means as it refers to the S.C. cars, but the first number (2) designates that it is a patrol car. the second number (12) designates the fact that it is a mustang in the fleet, and the third number (371) is the 371st mustang issued since the first one that the state bought.
Cool info !!!
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Was the push bar used in-service or added later?
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