There, I learned the automotive basics as a child, then began my professional career working there after high school. It was one of those indelible memories. This was an advantage for the Mustang compared to the '82-'02 hatchback Camaro since many agencies required their cars to have lockable enclosed trunks separate from the passenger area. The rockers, floor pans, doors are all incredibly clean. .
Great drivers that were very much tuner friendly. During the '92 model year, Ford began installing revised rear upper control arms with stronger upgraded bushings. This was not a joke, he was serious. I will leave my contact information below. Very fast police cars, they drove manuals but never used 5th gear, hard to believe that was over twenty plus years ago. Culpa deserunt eu in voluptate cupidatat enim occaecat in est officia aliquip do irure excepteur. Upgrades were standard or optional for cooling of water, engine oil, and transmission fluid.
However, the biggest difference is that these cars were shipped with reinforced floors to help with the chassis flex that Fox body Mustangs were known for. For those who like to go fast, a few of these modification made a lot of sense. Photo Credit: Craigslist The Special Services Package Fox Mustangs have a cult following among Mustang enthusiasts. These were used on the city roads and highways everyday they were in service, racking up the miles. The car gets driven only once in a while for the occasional short weekend. I never figured the Fox mustangs would be future collector cars,not really, due to the vast amounts that were built. While this car has a lot of miles, it is still relatively stock and it does have a five speed.
Police departments could also request various options, such as power windows and roll cages. The teal blue colored heavy duty heater and ratiator hoses and high output alternator are still equiped. And yes, you can still find some for sale, such as this one located in Los Angeles. Beyond that, my dad owned an auto parts business for over 25 years. He then gave me my ticket. Accounts of more than one trooper losing it were reported. The special service package was designed primarily for police use so there were a few extra features like heavy duty silicone coolant hoses, engine oil cooler, certified calibration speedometer, heavy duty alternator and a few more I may be leaving out.
I have owned my share of toys, including over 20 Mustangs. I am currently looking for one of these to restore myself and would love to see more photos if possible. By 1987 special purpose 10-hole rims were standard although they were replaced with black painted aluminum wheels mid-year 1990. Apparently this happened several times with no real injuries. Fast with great handling Excellent car to move traffic over Could be a money maker if you're ready to break the law Specifications Number built Published Oct 3rd, 2017. I had to make some repairs under the intake and throttle body in 2017 as the wiring jacketing to the fuel injectors became brittle and had started arcing to ground. Removable glove box signature of the Trooper that actually drove the car.
The air conditioning system, according to the seller, has been converted to R-134, and blows cold. Oh, and it doesn't even have power door locks and windows. Car is open for a look at anytime with a call. A unique cast-aluminum bracket was used to mount the Motorcraft alternator to the engine. The Hurst shifter is a nice upgrade for the T-5 transmission but I would prefer to see the stock shifter in a car like this.
Officia nostrud nulla veniam eiusmod irure Lorem est occaecat. This is as honest of a summary I can make of this car, it does need attention but it is a very solid car. Early cars had roll-up windows and manual door locks. I-95 was where I made up most of my travel time. Plastic in the interior is also ok and all there but does show some wear.
I get anywhere from 19-26 mpg depending on driving, and. And when it comes to outrunning the law, nothing can beat a radio. The bad news - I crashed it 18 months ago. Ford quickly realized the Mustang 5. Also, they were superior to 4 door cruisers, in their ability to catch speeders, but usually required another squad to pick up the perps, as there was no room for them in the Mustangs. The car has always been covered in a garage. I own some 6 figure cars and this one draws a crowd probably most because you got a ticket from one.