Claiming that any classic is the finest in existence is a bold strategy, but that is what the owner of this 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon suggests. There is no question that it presents beautifully, and it is loaded with factory options. It also offers the versatility of third-row seating. However, it is the odometer reading of 36,000 miles that some may find irresistible. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this fantastic survivor. It is worth a closer look because you might find yourself agreeing with the seller once you discover what this Crown Victoria offers.
Ford parked the LTD Crown Victoria in showrooms between 1980 and 1991. It offered several variants, with the first owner ordering this Station Wagon in 1986. They elected to coat its exterior in Sand Beige, a fairly subtle and restrained shade. The seller uses the term “none nicer” when describing its overall condition, and it is hard to find anything worth criticizing. The original paint retains a healthy shine, and if there are any defects, they are too minor to show in the supplied images. The panels are straight, and possibly the best news for potential buyers is that it only recently made the journey to its current location from its life in California. That makes its rust-free status unsurprising. The trim is in good order, with the roof rack a practical feature. The Crown Victoria rolls on its original 15″ turbine wheels, and like the glass, they appear faultless.
The first owner might have chosen a subtle paint shade, but they wielded their pen with abandon on the Order Form when choosing interior creature comforts. The buyer receives air conditioning, power windows, power locks, a six-way power front seat, cruise control, remote exterior mirrors, a tilt wheel, and an AM/FM stereo radio. When you add the versatility of third-row seating, this Wagon appears to have something for everyone. The seller recently recharged the A/C, which blows ice-cold. The Brown vinyl trim shows no signs of wear or distress, and the lack of wheel wear is consistent with the claimed odometer reading. The dash and pad are spotless, and the dealer plastic mats have beautifully preserved the carpet. Describing the interior as flawless is a dangerous strategy, but you will struggle to find many cleaner in a family wagon of this vintage.
Powering this Crown Victoria is the legendary fuel-injected 5.0-liter V8. This motor served the company in various forms for decades, and Ford continually updated it to squeeze out additional ponies for a few years after this Wagon rolled off the line. It produces 150hp and 270 ft/lbs of torque, which feeds to the road via a four-speed automatic transmission. Those figures ensure it isn’t a muscle wagon, but the V8, combined with power assistance for the steering and brakes, should make it an effortless performer in most circumstances. The seller claims this Ford has a genuine 36,000 miles on its odometer, and with a significant collection of documentation included, the new owner may be able to verify the mileage. They don’t indicate how well this classic runs or drives, but the visual indications are positive.
The seller listed this 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon here on Craigslist in Milford, Massachusetts. Their price of $22,500 is well above the market average, which may help explain why it has remained on the market for over four weeks. I performed a brief online search and located what I believe was a successful sale for this Wagon in 2020. It found a new home for $13,500. Do you believe the higher price today is justified?
Wonder if it has the great Ford factory tow pkg option. It added some goodies, and a 3.55 rearend ⚙️
Cool wagon 😎
As good as it looks in its current state, those bare looking slab side panels would clearly benefit from some Country Sedan-style faux-wood detailing for that extra sparkle… just sayin’.
You mean Country Squire, Jay?
That plate on the front can’t be real. Either that, or this is the official car of the “I want to speak to your manager” crowd. CNTY SDN?
She’s a beaut Clarke.
The first year of the multi-port injection 5.0 in these cars – the reliability went up a few notches when these engines were introduced.
I’m fairly certain 79 was the intro years for these, not 1980.
For 1986, the 5.0 L V8 underwent further revision, replacing the throttle-body fuel injection intake with a redesigned multiport “Sequential-Fire” system (distinguished by its large cast-aluminum air intake manifold), raising output to 150 hp as far as ford research went in my looking
I have the same wagon also a 1986 with 26,000 miles. It was for sale in the original owner’s yard for $6,000. The dealer was two miles away, Never driven out of town and never faster than 35 as that is the posted speed in town. I have every service record and the window sticker. I have had it two years now. I did put a Lou Glutz plate on the front. It is a babe magnet. Of course the babes are in their 70’s but so am I. n.
Thumbs up Robert. (The red thumb is asleep).
Funny seeing that 5.0 under the hood. Looks super clean but I think 15k is all the money. Yes some faux wood trim would wake her up for sure-GLWTA
Looks like a nice car however its $12,500 overpriced
Simply wonderful! Having owned two of these, they are great vehicles. All I would do is add a nice brown to its slab sides and drive it. This is what one will have to pay if it shows up within a few hundred miles of where you live. Worth it IMO.
a wrap could accomplish this nicely. I added it to a flex that was ugly silver, changed the entire perspective of the car. too sad lost it in a flood from Hurricane Ian couple years back
Had a 1984 Sedan Police Interceptor in the same color, brings back memories. The Station Wagons really needed the 351 though.
What’s not to like? Probably most of us agree the price! Maybe there is room for negotiation? I am just saying WTF !
What a nice car! (Would I have said that when this was new??)
Add the tow package and/or some cop suspension goodies to tighten up the handling and drive it. Or, maybe do a few things to warm up the 302 as well.
Either way, this is a nice alternative to those ubiquitous minivans.
Forget putting faux woodgrain on it. That would kill a sale for me. I always hated that contact paper on any car.
gone.
came to C if it wuz the same named dwn sz model (my ’85 fox-bodied) I have. Looks just slightly different but 105 inch WB. No, not this’un~