Despite the shifting sands of an automotive industry that saw big, lumbering American sedans falling out of favor, Fod was still selling plenty of the Crown Victoria – certainly enough to keep it in production for a few more years. The Crown Victoria shown here on Facebook Marketplace is a low mileage specimen, and I believe it has some interesting features that make it even more compelling. With a healthy V8, nicely preserved interior, and just two owners from new, this looks like an excellent choice for a near-bulletproof daily driver.
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Wraith for the tip. The seller is asking $6,900 for the Crown Victoria, which is short money for a reliable ride. The Panther platform is obviously documented as being one of the more overbuilt platforms in Ford’s history, but that doesn’t mean it also can’t be attractive. This particular Crown Victoria shows the evidence of subtle changes in the design, including some cosmetic tweaks like a new front bumper and grill design. This Crown Victoria also appears to have the optional “Handling and Performance” package based on the upgraded 16-inch wheels, and also came with rear air suspension and upgraded shocks and sway bars.
The interior features easy-to-live-with cloth seating surfaces, and there appears to be no evidence of major soiling or cigarette burns. The dash also shows attractive faux-woodgrain trim and plenty of comfort/convenience features. While the Panther platform always earns high praise for how tough it was, most shoppers for the Crown Victoria weren’t buying one because it was tough as nails; they were purchasing it due to the extreme comfort you’d experience when piloting it on the local two-lane roads or the interstate. Serene, smooth, and silky were the primary fixtations for Crown Vic buyers, with the reliability being a welcome bonus.
The power barn housed a 4.6L V8 good for 210 b.h.p. and 270 lb.-ft. of torque. It made a 0-60 run in under 9 seconds possible, which seems downright impressive for this era of large domestic sedans and the sheer heft of the car. It also reminds why the Crown Victoria was so popular as a police cruiser, as a car that was this mechanically robust and decently quick certainly checked all the boxes for law enforcement. The seller doesn’t seem to recognize some of the added features I’m confident this Crown Victoria came with, and I’d use that to your advantage if one of these classic Panther sedans has been on your list.
Good write-up Jeff. Looks like a clean, low-mileage example. And, it’s not expensive. For someone who is looking for a conventional full size, rear wheel drive family car, or just likes the Panther platform, this would be a fine car to own.
I don’t see dual exhausts on this Crown Vic. I thought that was part of the performance package? That said, this is a beautiful car. I had the same paint on my ’95 Mercury Grand Marquis.
The performance package (and HD tow package) include dual exhaust.
I don’t see it on here. But I do love the wheels!
Had it on my 95 Grand Marquis as an option. Dual exhausts, 225/60-16 tires, performance suspension, cast aluminum wheels. Made it ride firmer but not quite like a police car. Great road car for the time.
You are correct .
Believe this is worth every penny of the asking price. Very sharp looking in the dark blue these are great driving cars and at 56,000 miles this is just getting broken in and with regular service will keep on going. Also great write up Jeff really enjoyed it.
I bet $6k takes this home all day
It’s a really nice car for that year / model line
Is this even a legit ad or car? Or some AI? Here is evidence. Picture of the strait rear of car shows a mosaic of the license plate so we can’t see numbers. Ford oval on right. The 3/4 shot of the left rear (with the gazebo) shows no Ford oval on the right of trunk lid and the left trunk script looks like it spells out Buick. License plate in plain view.
Interior shot shows AM band 1710. I thought AM only went to 1700? Is part of the radio dial fried?
Is someone messing around with AI to make a quick buck?
I hope it’s a real car and someone gets a deal. Was editing picture with light and sharpness to see if I could see dual exhaust tips and some oddness showed it’s head.
Good luck trying not to break anything when trying to work it. Polymer bonds decay with age not mileage. Few aftermarket parts are made for these, the cost NOS parts alone will bankrupt you. Beware of fault intakes of this vintage. Once the fails the $7000 spent goes to Carz for Kidz.
Good luck trying not to break anything when trying to work it. Polymer bonds decay with age not mileage. Few aftermarket parts are made for these, the cost NOS parts alone will bankrupt you. Beware of fault intakes of this vintage. Once the fails the $7000 spent goes to Carz for Kidz.
25 miles from me NYC. looks legit to me, only way to find out is contact seller & possibly see in person. any car guys if you already here Barn finds then should know questions to ask. I see little risk more upside, if anyone serious. got no room to park it otherwise I would not even be typing here.
Lovely looking car. I remember when the Crown Victoria looked like this. I’m a GM car guy, but I’ve always thought the Buick Roadmaster of the same vintage to look awful, with the way the grille is angled. I find this way more attractive. One thing in the Roadmaster’s favour is that it was offered in station wagon body style.
Perfect for peeps that want to drive a pretend narc car.
Replacing the Ford Crown Victoria with a Ford Fairmont just didn’t cut it.
This is scary! 1995 would make it 21 years old and in most places considered a classic. Some require 25 years old. But still, NINETEEN NINTY FIVE! That was yesterday.
I feel old.
Wow! Is my math off! As they say the math ain’t matching.
It’s 31 years old. Definitely over the 25 year classic requirements.
Now I feel even older.
Excuse me what the heck are you talking about
I owned one from 2007 -2011 and loved the old girl only repair was a leaking heater core. Gave it to my son who blew out a from ball joint slamming over a pot hole. fixed it and sold it. Still have good memories of the car.