1982 Ford

SSP Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

1fabp10f7cf213064

Gasoline

VERY RARE COLLCTABLE CAR http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang_SSP http://www.sspmustang.org/vin_registry.htm I have a Historic CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ford mustang ssp vin#...3064 .Of the original 406 (four hundred and six) manufactured for chp Ford SSP program in 1982, perhaps only 10 are still in existence today. This is one of the earliest surviving vin numbers. This car and the sister car Vin #..3063 were used in a paramount movie under a special agreement that the cars were to be destroyed during the filming of the movie. The cars were not destroyed in the filming and ended up in a private collection. Car #3063 was totaled in a road race crash. This car has had only one registered owner since civil service This car is in "Barn Find" Condition/ rough/ needs restoration car was last driven around the block a year ago Starting bid is only $3,500.00 During the fuel crisis of the 1970's when gas was rationed, manufacturers, as today, were leaning towards the production of smaller more fuel efficient vehicles. With many of the police "boats" becoming obsolete, expensive to run and rarely able to do better that 100 mph, many departments turned to the Mustang as a road warrior. In 1982 Ford produced the CHP (California Highway Patrol) Mustang, which when fully loaded with police gear was still able to clock 0 -60 in 8.35 seconds. The Mustang could chase down a Porsche able to hit top speed of a little over 135mph. The original order from Ford by the California Highway Patrol was for 406 (four hundred and six) cars. Severd hundred were returned to Ford and outfitted with special automatic transmissions when the CHP found that there were not enough officers that were able to drive manual transmission cars. Of the original order less than 12 are known to be in existence. At the time, the CHP was not interested in letting these "super cars" into the hands of the public, Most were crushed at the termination of their service. "This Ford chases Porsches for a living" ... was how Ford described their new 1982 pursuit package Mustang. The early 80's were a tough time for those in law enforcement needing a speedy chase vehicle. Big block powered Police vehicles were history, and the cruisers of the day were woefully underpowered for pursuit situations. Something was needed to fill the void, and Ford stepped in during 1982 introducing the SSP, or Special Service Package, equipped Mustang. During 1982 406 of these vehicles were built for one agency, the California Highway Patrol, to try on their roads. The cars were such a success that in 1983 many other agencies followed suit and ordered them, including FHP, Texas DPS, Colorado and Wisconsin State Patrols. Equipped in the classic Black and White CHP colors, the Fox bodies quickly gained a reputation for running down speeders . Handling was nimble, and the power to weight ratio was excellent. At 157 HP with a Holley 2 barrel carb, Edelbrock mud rise intake manifold, 4 speed manual transmission or the special manual transmission, 3.08 7.5" rear end and single exhaust, at the time there wasn't much that could outrun one! Despite using a stock Mustang drivetrain, the SSP Mustang quickly earned a reputation for being durable, reliable and using less fuel than full size vehicles. For departments the size of CHP and others, it added up to some real bottom line cost savings, and the cars quickly became a staple of the fleet. Although the SSP would offer many 'Police only' options throughout the 11 year program run in 1982 only a few were available. On this particular car, a 140 MPH 'Certified' speedometer, anti-static bonding straps, and single key locking were typical of items available only to law enforcement. As the program progressed through 1993, other options such as silicone hoses, 130 amp heavy duty alternators, oil coolers, and special wheels were offered on the SSP option list. Equipment on all 1982 CHP Mustangswas fairly Spartan...roll up windows, manual door locks, no cruise control, and no radio! A Federal Signal CC-1 siren, Micor radio and Regency M-100 scanner were standard emergency equipment, as well as the roof mounted antenna and quarter panel mounted 'whip' antenna. Along with the traditional 'steady burn' red spotlight, used for signaling violators to pull over, wigwags and alternately flashing red and yellow rear deck lights were also used. Additionally, an electronically operated shotgun rack and 'gooseneck' reading lamp were part of the typical CHP setup on all vehicles.