SSP is a "customized model" provided by Mustang to law enforcement officers and government buyers. This model has been widely used by police departments all over the United States, as well as the FBI, the US Department of Defense, the US Air Force and even the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Perhaps the most famous use of SSP Mustang is the US Air Force, which is used as a chase car for Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance plane. As we all know, it is difficult for U-2 to take off and land, so well-trained U-2 pilots will track the plane at a speed of 140 mph and communicate important information with the pilots in real time by radio.
A Ford Mustang SSP landed with a U-2 reconnaissance plane.
The Air Force initially used V8 station wagon for this work, and later adopted Chevrolet El? Camino, and then they borrowed the California Highway Patrol SSP Mustang, which proved to be far superior to Chevrolet El? Camino. Immediately, the Air Force ordered 20 vehicles. Unfortunately, only one person survived and was transported to Europe to help the US Air Force land the U2 reconnaissance plane. It is generally believed that other 19 vehicles were crushed.
The SSP Mustang was released by Ford with the slogan "Chasing Porsche for a living …". Is this Fox? Body? 5.0 Mustang, a light vehicle version, has made various improvements on civilian models, including oil cooler, certified and calibrated speedometer (which can be used as a reference for prosecuting speeding drivers), silicone radiator hose and aircraft clip, gearbox oil cooler (for automatic transmission), reinforced chassis and full-size spare tire.
At that time, Ford produced about 65,438+05,000 SSP Mustangs. They saw the services in the United States and even the whole of Canada. Up to now, there are still a few units that use the SSP Mustang as a public exhibition and daring car in the police station. In addition, Ford also set up a club for owners of SSP prototype cars, who usually spend a lot of time keeping their cars as original as possible.
The value of SSP mustang has been rising steadily. As they have become popular targets for racing enthusiasts, the number of vehicles in circulation at present is far less than 65,438+05,000. Many of them were bought by racing enthusiasts. They started with SSP Mustang to realize their racing dreams and were greatly transformed. The modified SSP mustang is worthless to collectors.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ford Mustang SSP
What you see here is the original police car of 1989 Ford Mustang SSP, which belongs to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Corporate? Brad? Popowich) use. For SSP, this car is usually equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox, most of which are automatic gearboxes, because it allows the police to operate radios and other equipment while driving.
The car has always remained the same, including the police radio and the convenient pistol storage slot. The blue and white on the outside of the car is the color of the Royal Mounted Police uniform, and there is a warning light on the roof.
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