Trooper Steve checks out an iconic Florida Highway Patrol vehicle: the 1988 SSP Ford Mustang

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), established in 1939, has long been a symbol of safety and service on the Sunshine State’s roads. Over the decades, it has proudly paid tribute to its heritage, including one detail that has remained unchanged: its iconic black-and-tan vehicle paint scheme.  The timeless design has graced a variety of vehicles, each representing a chapter in Florida’s evolving road safety narrative. One of the most iconic vehicles in this lineage is the 1988 SSP Ford Mustang, a car that not only symbolizes law enforcement excellence but also captures the spirit of American automotive engineering in the 1980s.