The same car is only $3K on Craigslist. I posted it in this Group a few weeks ago. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/running-4-door-54-cheap-in-sc.1156558/
I find it a stretch to believe it was a Georgia state patrol car with a continental kit on the back. The aftermarket wings around the bezel may be how he got the idea it was a state trooper car, these had nothing to do with law enforcement. HRP The continental kit, visor and the aftermarket wings around the Ford badge on the hood would get some of your money back. The AD------ ‘54 Ford Customline All original Retired Georgia State Patrol Car. Lowered 2 inches in rear but can be reversed if desired. 312 V8 3 speed on column. Runs and drives great! Body is straight. Has some rust behind front tires in floor pans. Great shape for ‘54. All it needs is a driver! Turn key ready to go!