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Minnesota State Patrol 1989 Ford Mustang
1 Apr 2021

Minnesota State Patrol 1989 Ford Mustang

by Administrator | posted in: Ford Motor Corp, Highway Patrol - Trooper | 0

In November of 2020 I was contacted by Rich F who owns (2) former Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) Ford Mustangs. Rich is a retired police sergeant and former EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) driving instructor. Rich is no stranger to … Continued

minnesota state patrol
Cleveland Police Safety Green 1978 Ford LTD Car 611
2 Mar 2021

Cleveland Police Safety Green 1978 Ford LTD Car 611

by Administrator | posted in: Ford Motor Corp, Police Department | 0

In December 2020 I shared with you a vintage Cleveland (Ohio) Police 1978 Ford LTD ‘Traffic Unit’ police car. This month I want to share with you an example of the Safety Green Cleveland Police cruisers used during that time … Continued

cleveland police, safety green
1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 California Highway Patrol
1 Feb 2021

1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 California Highway Patrol

by Administrator | posted in: Highway Patrol - Trooper, Oldsmobile | 0

In 1967, Oldsmobile was able to briefly snatch a moment away from Dodge when the California Highway Patrol (CHP) agreed to buy 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Apprehender’s as it’s 1967 patrol car. Sure, it doesn’t sound like much: just another … Continued

1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 California Highway Patrol
CHP 1985 SSP Ford Mustang #E408395
1 Jan 2021

CHP 1985 SSP Ford Mustang #E408395

by Administrator | posted in: Ford Motor Corp, Highway Patrol - Trooper | 0

In October 2008, Bill AKA ’28HopUp’ purchased this 1985 SSP (Special Service Package) Ford Mustang and was told by the previous owner that it was a former California Highway Patrol (CHP) car. The Mustang still had its 140 MPH speedometer, … Continued

CHP 1985 Ford SSP Mustang #E408395
Cleveland Police 1978 Ford LTD Traffic Unit
1 Dec 2020

Cleveland Police 1978 Ford LTD Traffic Unit

by Administrator | posted in: Ford Motor Corp, Police Department | 0

Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) is a unique area of Ohio. In fact, I’ve referred to Cuyahoga County in the past as the State of Cuyahoga. They’ve just always had their own unique way of doing things. One of those things in … Continued

Cleveland Police 1978 Ford LTD Traffic Unit
Transcon Medi-Vac Cannonball Run Ambulance
1 Nov 2020

Transcon Medi-Vac Cannonball Run Ambulance

by Administrator | posted in: Ambulance / Rescue, Dodge, Movie & TV Vehicles | 0

I remember going to the movie theater with my best friend in 1981 to see “The Cannonball Run”. I was in my early teens, and the movie would forever impact me. The star vehicle of the movie was a 1978 … Continued

Cannonball Run Ambulance
Ohio State Highway Patrol IROC-Z Camaro
1 Oct 2020

Ohio State Highway Patrol IROC-Z Camaro

by Administrator | posted in: Chevrolet, Highway Patrol - Trooper | 0

While officers with the neighboring Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky State Police got the opportunity to drive Special Service Package Ford Mustangs in the 1980’s and 1990’s, Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol did not. However, the Ohio State … Continued

Ohio State Highway Patrol IROC-Z Camaro
Kentucky State Police 1990 Ford Mustang
1 Sep 2020

Kentucky State Police 1990 Ford Mustang

by Administrator | posted in: Ford Motor Corp, State Police | 0

As a young man, Jonathan McChesney would often see a Kentucky State Police (KSP) Mustang drive by while he was working at his families gas station. “I had the desire to be a Kentucky State Trooper since I was about 14 … Continued

Starsky & Hutch Ford Gran Torino
1 Aug 2020

Starsky & Hutch Ford Gran Torino

by Administrator | posted in: Ford Motor Corp, Movie & TV Vehicles | 0

On March 5, 2004 Starsky & Hutch made its film debut in theaters. The film starred Ben Stiller as Starsky, Owen Wilson as Hutch and Snoop Dogg as Huggy Bear, as they attempt to stop a drug kingpin played by Vince … Continued

Starsky & Hutch Ford Gran Torino
40th Anniversary Of The Bluesmobile
1 Jul 2020

40th Anniversary Of The Bluesmobile

by Administrator | posted in: Dodge, Movie & TV Vehicles | 0

When the Blues Brothers made their Saturday Night Live debut on April 22, 1978, it was clear immediately that the alter ego characters portrayed by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd on the sketch comedy series were destined for greatness. Several … Continued

Bluesmobile

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