Mustangs and law enforcement

Back in the late 80s early 90s, Mustang 5.0s were popular
with some law enforcement agencies. The Minnesota highway
patrol had a number of unmarked, black Mustang 5.0s. People
soon became aware of these vehicles, and would always watch
of them. It was amazing how courteous other drivers would be
when I was driving my black Capri 5.0!

Dick

Capri's were 4 eyed hatchbacks. I am surprised, I never saw a SSP hatch only
notchbacks and most were aero lights '87-93. Kudo's to you. I love the fox
body Stang's and Capri's.

I bet we see another Police vehicle on the newer model Mustang.

Nick


"Dick R." > wrote in message
...
> Back in the late 80s early 90s, Mustang 5.0s were popular
> with some law enforcement agencies. The Minnesota highway
> patrol had a number of unmarked, black Mustang 5.0s. People
> soon became aware of these vehicles, and would always watch
> of them. It was amazing how courteous other drivers would be
> when I was driving my black Capri 5.0!
>
> Dick

ND wrote:

> Capri's were 4 eyed hatchbacks. I am surprised, I never saw a SSP hatch only
> notchbacks and most were aero lights '87-93. Kudo's to you. I love the fox
> body Stang's and Capri's.
>
> I bet we see another Police vehicle on the newer model Mustang.
>
Hi Nick,
My Capri is what some folks would call a "bubble back" - a hatchback
with a large rear window. It still fooled a lot of motorists.
I remember driving on a 2 lane road in Wisconsin, when some kid made
an very unsafe pass. I hit the brakes because I saw the oncoming car.
The oncoming car was a police 5.0 Mustang, and he made an immediate
u-turn and caught up with, and stopped the kid. As I drove by, I gave the
officer a thumbs-up!

Dick

On Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:17:46 -0600, "Dick R." > wrote:

>Back in the late 80s early 90s, Mustang 5.0s were popular
>with some law enforcement agencies. The Minnesota highway
>patrol had a number of unmarked, black Mustang 5.0s. People
>soon became aware of these vehicles, and would always watch
>of them. It was amazing how courteous other drivers would be
>when I was driving my black Capri 5.0!
>
>Dick

Ford got a LOT of PR mileage out of those cop cars. Calif paid $7K per
unit. Ford wrote off the rest as advertising. And it worked. People
were buying 5.0s left and right. Of course, most of those buyers
didn't realize the difference between a simple 5.0 and an SSP.
--

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OEM front disc/rear drum P/R&P, 16x8" V40s, BFG gForce
T/A skins. Cobra drop, halogen and LED lighting.

On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:11:22 -0800, wrote:

>On Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:17:46 -0600, "Dick R." > wrote:
>
>>Back in the late 80s early 90s, Mustang 5.0s were popular
>>with some law enforcement agencies. The Minnesota highway
>>patrol had a number of unmarked, black Mustang 5.0s. People
>>soon became aware of these vehicles, and would always watch
>>of them. It was amazing how courteous other drivers would be
>>when I was driving my black Capri 5.0!
>>
>>Dick
>
>Ford got a LOT of PR mileage out of those cop cars. Calif paid $7K per
>unit. Ford wrote off the rest as advertising. And it worked. People
>were buying 5.0s left and right. Of course, most of those buyers
>didn't realize the difference between a simple 5.0 and an SSP.

I doubt they were selling them for $7K. Lots of state patrols were
buying those vehicles. And the SSP, which I assume you mean the
police package, on those cars didn't amount to much at all. In terms
of performance it was no different then any other Mustang 5.0. There
were a few extras you could order for the SSP like Silicone hoses and
perhaps a higher output alternator. The seats were not even extra
reinforced and most of them broke from the weight of the officers. The
basic car in any form was very dependable and could easily stay in
service to 150K.

On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:57:14 -0700, Ashton Crusher >
wrote:

>On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:11:22 -0800, wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:17:46 -0600, "Dick R." > wrote:
>>
>>>Back in the late 80s early 90s, Mustang 5.0s were popular
>>>with some law enforcement agencies. The Minnesota highway
>>>patrol had a number of unmarked, black Mustang 5.0s. People
>>>soon became aware of these vehicles, and would always watch
>>>of them. It was amazing how courteous other drivers would be
>>>when I was driving my black Capri 5.0!
>>>
>>>Dick
>>
>>Ford got a LOT of PR mileage out of those cop cars. Calif paid $7K per
>>unit. Ford wrote off the rest as advertising. And it worked. People
>>were buying 5.0s left and right. Of course, most of those buyers
>>didn't realize the difference between a simple 5.0 and an SSP.
>
>I doubt they were selling them for $7K. Lots of state patrols were
>buying those vehicles. And the SSP, which I assume you mean the
>police package, on those cars didn't amount to much at all. In terms
>of performance it was no different then any other Mustang 5.0. There
>were a few extras you could order for the SSP like Silicone hoses and
>perhaps a higher output alternator. The seats were not even extra
>reinforced and most of them broke from the weight of the officers. The
>basic car in any form was very dependable and could easily stay in
>service to 150K.
I believe you are correct. California paid $4K per unit.
--

Vintage Burgundy 65 Fastback 2+2, 289 OEM 4bbl, Custom C4,
OEM front disc/rear drum P/R&P, 16x8" V40s, BFG gForce
T/A skins. Cobra drop, halogen and LED lighting.

On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:10:49 -0800, wrote:

>On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:57:14 -0700, Ashton Crusher >
>wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:11:22 -0800, wrote:
>>
>>>On Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:17:46 -0600, "Dick R." > wrote:
>>>
>>>>Back in the late 80s early 90s, Mustang 5.0s were popular
>>>>with some law enforcement agencies. The Minnesota highway
>>>>patrol had a number of unmarked, black Mustang 5.0s. People
>>>>soon became aware of these vehicles, and would always watch
>>>>of them. It was amazing how courteous other drivers would be
>>>>when I was driving my black Capri 5.0!
>>>>
>>>>Dick
>>>
>>>Ford got a LOT of PR mileage out of those cop cars. Calif paid $7K per
>>>unit. Ford wrote off the rest as advertising. And it worked. People
>>>were buying 5.0s left and right. Of course, most of those buyers
>>>didn't realize the difference between a simple 5.0 and an SSP.
>>
>>I doubt they were selling them for $7K. Lots of state patrols were
>>buying those vehicles. And the SSP, which I assume you mean the
>>police package, on those cars didn't amount to much at all. In terms
>>of performance it was no different then any other Mustang 5.0. There
>>were a few extras you could order for the SSP like Silicone hoses and
>>perhaps a higher output alternator. The seats were not even extra
>>reinforced and most of them broke from the weight of the officers. The
>>basic car in any form was very dependable and could easily stay in
>>service to 150K.
>I believe you are correct. California paid $4K per unit.

$4K each is even more difficult to believe. I suppose they made it up
in volume.

On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:04:44 -0700, Ashton Crusher >
wrote:

>On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:10:49 -0800, wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:57:14 -0700, Ashton Crusher >
>>wrote:
>>
SNIP
>>I believe you are correct. California paid $4K per unit.
>
>$4K each is even more difficult to believe. I suppose they made it up
>in volume.

They made it up in advertising. California was the first state to jump
on the offer. Ford used CHP in their print ads (can't recall if they
were used in film ads or not- think I was overseas at the time). The
balance of the cost was written off as advertising costs - legitimate
deduction for the books. They got a LOT of mileage out of the
advertising. Other governmental agencies picked up on the deal,
and the public ate it up.
--

Vintage Burgundy 65 Fastback 2+2, 289 OEM 4bbl, Custom C4,
OEM front disc/rear drum P/R&P, 16x8" V40s, BFG gForce
T/A skins. Cobra drop, halogen and LED lighting.

Hi all--

I looking to buy 2010 mustang. Based on my budget I am limiting my
choices to a V6 premium or a base GT. What options would you advise to
include and exclude on both models?

Thanks very much.

Buy it the way you want, not what someone else wants. A better way is to
ask a question about a specific option or option package.

"tyndareus" > wrote in message
...
> Hi all--
>
> I looking to buy 2010 mustang. Based on my budget I am limiting my choices
> to a V6 premium or a base GT. What options would you advise to include
> and exclude on both models?
>
> Thanks very much.