Crown Victoria

FBI Cruiser: 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Package

One of my bucket list cars to own has always been some sort of ex-government vehicle with a police package, a desire that dates back to at least 40 years ago when our hometown law enforcement precinct used to… more»

45k Mile 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon

This 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria proves that a classic Station Wagon doesn’t need to be particularly old to generate significant buyer interest. It isn’t perfect, but it is a dry-climate survivor that a new owner could preserve or… more»

24k-Mile Cream Puff: 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door

I was at a car show in Pennsylvania recently and spotted a gorgeously restored 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria in Tropical Rose and Snowshoe White. It was the first year for the Crown Victoria and with its lower silhouette,… more»

36k Original Miles: 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon

Ah, the humble Station Wagon. The weapon of choice for the growing family in the era before the minivan and SUV usurped its seemingly unassailable position of power. You will struggle to find a new one in a showroom… more»

15K Mile Interceptor! 2005 Ford Crown Victoria

I always wanted one of these! They’re big, tough, simple, and reasonably quick. You can run over all kinds of stuff and you’ll barely notice a bump. Back in 2007, I went to a North Carolina State Police auto… more»

Police Interceptor Project: 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

In addition to Chrysler, Ford was a big supplier of vehicles for police use. The LTD Crown Victoria from 1980 to 1991 was especially popular when equipped with the Police Package (aka Interceptor). These cars came with everything heavy-duty… more»

Only Driven to Church: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

In the 1980s, the LTD Crown Victoria was Ford’s equivalent of the Mercury Grand Marquis. Although the flagship of Ford’s biggest and finest cars of the era, it’s often remembered today for its use in police work. This one… more»

One-Family-Owned Survivor: Grandpa’s 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

My Grandpa was a simple, country farmer in Virginia and was also a Ford man. As a kid, I remember him driving a 1950 F100 pickup, a ’53 Ford Mainline, and a ’66 Ford Galaxie (with a three-on-the-tree and… more»

Back Again: 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

Update 2/7/23: This is another one of those cars that goes up for sale and then disappears only to resurface again a year or two later. Such is the case with this 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria with the… more»

Yard Art or Parts Car? 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

It’s the eternal question faced by car enthusiasts; At what point does a classic reach the stage where it ceases to be a viable project and becomes a candidate to end its days as a parts car? The owner… more»

Baby Boomer Beauty: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria

Ford’s automobiles received a nice facelift in 1955 along with the Fairlane now positioned as the top trim model (like Bel Air over at Chevy). And the cream of the crop would but the new Fairlane Crown Victoria which… more»

Running Project: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

With all-new sheet metal in 1955, Ford put up a strong offense against both Chevrolet and Plymouth. The Crown Victoria, as part of the Fairlane series, would be the top-of-the-line car offered by the Ford division. The “Crown Vic”… more»

Vacation Tribute: 1988 Ford LTD Country Squire

By the 1980s, Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon would have a very long name: Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire. The wagon had miles and miles of fake woodgrain paneling on the doors, fenders, and just about everywhere else. Which… more»

57k Original Miles: 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

Sixteen. That’s the total number of words the seller pulled together to describe this well-preserved, low mileage 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria. If you like beige and browns, low mileage originals, and boxy full-sized 80s styling, this Crown Vic… more»

Rare Glass Roof 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner

Jackie Gleason used to stammer wide-eyed and say, “Homina, Homina” whenever he had a strong reaction to something that couldn’t be put into words. I’d file this drop-dead gorgeous ’55 Crown Victoria Skyliner under “H” and give it a… more»

25K Miles! 1982 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

This 1982 Ford LTD Crown Victoria two-door sedan appears to be a time capsule, and with only 25,000 miles on it over the last forty years, it basically is one. I don’t know a lot of people who would… more»