Rough history of KSP cars: From the start (1948), KSP cars were black with gold stripe (to distinguish from their predecessor organization--KY Highway Patrol--which were white). In the late '50s, the cars were "air conditioned" with white roofs. Up to 1956, the lights were "bee hive" lights (sometimes two) on the roof or simply single sided flashers mounted on the front fenders. 1956 and later, KSP went to the FS 17 with red dome. In the mid '60s in a effort to distinguish themselves from local constabulary, KSP went to blue domes. When local PD and SO went to blue, KSP tried to block them but lost. (Thus, all LEOs in KY were all blue until the '90s). To further distinguish KSP from locals, they switched to grey cars: it matched the uniform, and it was argued the grey cars tend to blend in traffic thus making it easier to apprehend wrongdoers...I kid you not.) Almost all cars were equipped with a FS 17 and a FS 28 or C4 under the hood, but the garages would try different equipment from time to time. Toward the end of the '60s, the FS 14 was selected as it looked more modern (and it was easier to maintain).
Then in the '70s the KSP entered the 20th century! With the introduction of the FS model 12 Twin Sonic, KSP was all in! The cars were white with blue hoods and trunk lid and a FS model 12 (later 12X and 12F) with PA 15s and 20s. I was in college at this time and made my "beer money" installing lights & sirens on the local PD cars (they got new Fords and new gear every year--EVERY year--with the latest/greatest lights FedSig made. It was a blast.)
But the KSP was always looking for ways to save cash. So by the '80s, new cars weren't painted and remained all white. The FS 12 proved to be difficult to maintain and remount, and they were expensive, so the 14 saw service again but most were the new strobes. At first, many were the "Vader" light with the take-down lights, but the extra cost was hard to justify (besides, all patrol cars had spotlights). Most were standard Whelen speaker/strobes with a rear flash option (it's possible there were the occasional rotators, but I only saw strobes in use). As to what years the strobes were used, just ask one of our resident experts as to when the models were in production. I moved to the East Coast in '85 and it was about then the cars were switched to grey again (the white cars required frequent washing--another cost saving move).
There ya go...too much info, but a fun jog down memory lane.
), but you seldom see them offering them up for sale as most want to keep them. Of course if you have something rare or valuable to trade you might convince one of them..... 
