1985 SSP LTD for sale Atlanta Craigslist

kapracing · #1 09-02-2013, 11:06 PM

Not mine just passing along;

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4041148683.html

I have up for sale is a very rare Ford LTD with the police package:

Car runs, drives, stops, and handles awesome. I'd be interested in a trading for an older running driving project, primarily interested in Ford, AMC, or Mopar.

5.0L High Output engine
AOD 4 speed transmission
Larger heavy duty brakes
Upgraded heavy duty suspension
Certified calibration speedometer

I've done a lot of work to this car, as it was in need of a few things when I purchased it.

New brake booster
New Front rotors and semi-metallic pads
Brake Fluid Flush
New external fuel pump (previous owner installed a internal pump prior to my purchase)
New air filter
New fuel filter(s)
New battery
New alternator
New Swaybar end links and Poly bushings
New U-Joint and Lower Ball Joints
Recent Oil Change
Radiator Flush
New Headliner
New Falken speed rated tires on hard to find Enki mesh rims.

Car comes with some spares:
Full set of police steel wheels with hubcaps

Car still needs some work, paint isn't perfect (it was resprayed at some point and it wasn't that great). All I would do to it is have it resprayed and maybe address the cracked windshield. I have receipts for all the work done, totaling over $1200.

The car is registered and tagged no need for a VIN verification, or emissions for that matter. Lots of paperwork comes with the sale including, hard to find police manual, a build sheet, and original owners manual. I'll also toss in a complete Factory Workshop Manual (much better than a Chilton or Haynes)

I don't need help selling. More pics available upon request. This is a rare car that will only go up in value.

Feel free to call or text me if you have any questions: Five Oh Three 449 Three Eight Two One, Matt

ChrisL · #2 09-03-2013, 09:38 AM

I dig this car - would love to find a Texas DPS example.

28HopUp · #3 09-03-2013, 10:29 AM

Chris, did you ever consult with FoxChassis on the Texas DPS LTDs that were listed on the auction paperwork we used for the VIN Project? There were a few 1984 LTD cars listed with VINs:

2FABP43F8EX153560
2FABP43FXEX153561
2FABP43F1EX153562
1FABP43F8EZ162933

I think one or more of those is probably a Crown Vic (the auction paperwork may not be 100% correct in their descriptions). I do not know how to decode those VINs, but if you can isolate suspected VINs for the LTDs you may be able to figure out how many were batched together. Then you can start searching for those cars like Mick did with the 1983 Arizona DPS Mustang he found through CL ads. You may get lucky...

EDIT: If available, I wonder what a Marti Report or Eminger Invoice would say about a Texas DPS LTD, in terms of the SSP option?

FoxChassis · #4 09-07-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 28HopUp

Chris, did you ever consult with FoxChassis on the Texas DPS LTDs that were listed on the auction paperwork we used for the VIN Project? There were a few 1984 LTD cars listed with VINs:

2FABP43F8EX153560
2FABP43FXEX153561
2FABP43F1EX153562
1FABP43F8EZ162933

I think one or more of those is probably a Crown Vic (the auction paperwork may not be 100% correct in their descriptions). I do not know how to decode those VINs, but if you can isolate suspected VINs for the LTDs you may be able to figure out how many were batched together. Then you can start searching for those cars like Mick did with the 1983 Arizona DPS Mustang he found through CL ads. You may get lucky...

EDIT: If available, I wonder what a Marti Report or Eminger Invoice would say about a Texas DPS LTD, in terms of the SSP option?

Those VINs are for full-size "Panther" platform LTD Crown Victorias. First dead giveaway for the first three is the 2FA code, meaning they were made in Canada (X = St Thomas). The Fox LTD was made in the USA only. Second dead giveaway is all have a P43 body code. The body code in the VIN for mid-size "Fox" platform LTDs is P39. Any 5.0L (Fox) LTD you see will have a P39M in the VIN. There is no way to tell by the VIN if a P39M is an LTD LX or an LTD SSP. They had the same body code, engine code, and assembly plant.

kapracing · #5 09-07-2013, 04:38 PM

Not sure if this will help but here's a copy of build sheet...

And yes please post up pics of door sticker and buck tags if possible:-)

Glad you joined up :-)

FoxChassis · #6 09-07-2013, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisL

I dig this car - would love to find a Texas DPS example.

There were three here:

http://www.specialservicemustang.net...leinfo/T03.jpg

Items: 16, 17, 18

1FABP39MXFG212857
1FABP39MXFG212826
1FABP39M4FG212840

They were in a group of 60 consecutive P39M VINs (FG212804-FG212863). It is possible all 60 were TxDPS.

Then one LTD wagon (1FABP4034FG212864).

Then 135 more P39M (FG212865-FG212999). GF212873 was confirmed as scrapped in 2000 in a CA salvage yard so that group of 135 may have been CHP or other California agencies.

I went through all of the LTD and Marquis VINs after I did the four-eyed Mustang/Capri and aero Mustang SSP.

28HopUp · #7 09-08-2013, 08:00 AM

You ARE the VIN guru!

Thanks for clarifying and finding those correct TxDPS VINs. Have you and Chris discussed running those VINs to see if any are around?

And meeandmine, my apologies for taking this thread in a different direction.

meeandmine · #8 09-08-2013, 11:21 AM

No worries. Just thought I'd update you guys. I tried finding the buck tag with no success, unless it's buried somewhere I can't see, more searching may be needed.

I'd just like to mention that if a member from this board decides they can't live without this car, I'll discount the price. If somebody here buys it I'll know it's going to a good home, and wont be torn up, parted out, abused, or otherwise ruined. You guys know it's a pretty rare car that needs to be preserved.

meeandmine · #9 09-11-2013, 01:01 PM

So I found where the buck tags should be. Only thing is they're not there. I contacted the previous owner, he doesn't recall taking them off but is going to look through his garage for them.

The next owner back I found out, had to sell the car due to a divorce. So if he is the one who removed them it's probably going to be pretty tough to get them back which is unfortunate.

That said, if anyone is interested in this car let me know, shoot me an offer, worst I can say is no. I'm about at the limit of my restoration skills, and would like the car to go to a good home.

meeandmine · #10 09-07-2013, 11:47 AM

Hello, everyone. I'm the owner of the LTD that "Kapracing" posted up. He called me a few days ago to let me know it was over here. I decided to sign up and maybe help answer any questions you guys might have about it.

If anyone has any questions regarding the history of the car I can try and answer those to the best of my ability. As I understand it, it was bought and used by a small town outside of Roswell, GA and was in service up until 2000! That's the last official paper work I have, the previous owner told me the LTD was auctioned off around this time, and bought by a worker at the auction yard. He parked it until the previous owner purchased it, and then he parked it as it was going to be a project car. I picked the car up last November and have been taking care of it ever since.

If you have any other questions let me know and I'll try and answer them.