My parents didn't have one of these 80's Panthers but 3 of my Aunts drove '80's Grand Marquis so I pretty much grew up in the back seat of these cars. Seeing this video brings back childhood memories of school pickups family road trips, and that "Ride Engineered" badge on the Grand Marquis dash. You can put over a week's worth of luggage for 5 people and coolers with food and drinks in that massive trunk. I can still hear the whine of the AOD transmission, the purr of the Panther's 302, and that Ford starter just like it was yesterday.
Three years ago I bought a 88 grand marquis from the original owner for 2400 because his son didn't want it the car had never seen winter and has been in the area since brand new. Runs and drives amazing you can't beat these cars.
Tony you are so right about these Panther platform cars. I currently own three - a 1987 Crown Victoria Wagon with 250,000.0 miles on the original engine, a 1991 Crown Victoria LX wagon with a complete restoration done in 2020 and currently 12,000.0 miles, and a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 50th Anniversary Edition sedan one of only 250 built with this trim package purchased in January of 2022 with 67,000.0 miles on it in pristine condition. All are great cars and the Mercury gives me 17 mpg around town and 24 mpg on the highway. You have a real beauty here and it appears to be a similar color to my 1987 which is Sand Beige. My 1991 is in Pastel Alabaster and the Mercury is in Deep Shadow Blue metallic. Congratulations on your find !
Thank you! Yeah, I've only ever had good luck with everyone I've had and my parents, too. They had an 85 Town Car Signature with 348k miles when they sold it, still running and using no oil! Some guy on here commented that they are just and get terrible mileage! 🙄
Hi Tony, Thanks for the reply. I will try to send you photo's of my " Fleet " if I can remember how to. Found your channel through Adam Wade's channel which I also enjoy. I will always remember my old friend Colonel Pogmore telling me that once you go to a full size car you never go back !
She’s a beaut Clark! What a nice, plush, low stress car. Even the color combo is calming. Growing up, my best friends step dad had a dark green ‘81 Grand Marquis with the plushest green velour seats I’ve ever sat on.
Tony, we had a car exactly like this in our family two-tone silver Red velour interior 1984 model, showing me that car knowing it’s for sale , it’s like showing a small child a puppy that for sale, I put a lot of miles on that crown Vic and it was not even my vehicle, I had an 86 Camaro V8 at that time, but I preferred the crown Vic , my friends that I was weird for that
Thanks Tony. These are cool. I rented a 86 model and drove it across America when it was new. Then I bought an 85 model in the same colour as the rental as a reminder of my trip. I sold that car to buy a MK8 Lincoln (I still have) but then missed it so bought a baby blue 1980 model with the 351. I also have a 1985 Colony Park wagon in the same beige colour as this one (which was the same colour as the rental and my 85 Crown Vic). They are good cars.
That's a real nice find it's a beautiful car there's not too many around with low miles! I currently own a 1987 crown Vic LX with 36,000 original miles it is my daily runner only in the summer months and is stored winters has never seen snow or salt. 🇺🇲🏁🏁🏁😎🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
I can’t remember exactly, but I think I have owned one Crown Vic and three Grand Marquis from this era. One of the Grand Marquis was a 2-door. They are super dependable and nice cars overall. Great purchase. Thanks for another great video Tony.
I once owned an '80s Panther car: an '85 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr. blue with an ultra plush interior! 27 Summers ago (1997!), I got scared by the fuel gauge: twice, it glowed an amber alert color; thirdly, I remember cruising through the Plaza when along with the amber alert, I kept hearing a 'beep' tone (low-fluid indicator!): so I wheeled into a nearby gas station and refueled! That's 1 reason I wanna own another one: between the '86 & '90 models!!
One bad hangup on my '85 Gr. Marq.: the 5-litre, throttle body V8 engine occasionally smoked! I never knew why, but it did! The interior was alright; the optional climate control ran cold often times. It had dual remote mirrors, everything else was all power; even the radio antenna (a little switch raised or lowered it)!!
There’s two of these in my town both from 86’ one has light patina and is wearing a set of autozone hubcaps and then there’s one that’s shined like new with the original spoke hubcaps, both cars are beige like this one
@@tonyscarcare5657 At the time, I was amazed that Ford continued to build and sell so many of the Crown Vics and Grand Marquises with the conventional slanted rear window. To me it looked really dated and '70s-ish compared to the more upright C-pillar on the 1980 and later GMs.
I have an 89 Crown Vic that I just love! It’s been a really great car to own and drive. Very reliable, very comfortable, and just starts up and goes every time. And best of all I didn’t pay much more than a few grand for her 😊
I own a 09' SAP Crownvic love it ! But I had a 87 blue loaded crown vic with tow package built in radar detector loved that car also had that till 200k. But Im old enough to remember my dad buying a brand new 86' Grand Marquis LS leather gray . It was amazing we had it for years, still remember the smell of the leather and the ride!
Looks like nice car. Obviously needs some work. I had 87 Mercury GM leather seats cracked badly and trunk leaked tech could never fix otherwise good car. I love Panther cars too I own 01 Crown Vic 262,000 and Marauder great cars! Good luck with this one. Enjoyed yr video.
Tony, It looks like you found a very nice car for Jason. I have been driving panther platform cars since 1986. My current daily driver is a 2002 Town Car that I bought in 2007. It will get at least 23 miles per gallon on the highway if I keep it under 80 mph. If I haven't used my rear windows for a long time, they will stick and not go down. When this happens, I will hold the button on the drivers door that controls the rear window, and then slam the rear door shut. This will let the rear window work and go down again. I learned this little trick a long time ago. It's too bad that Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford discontinued the Town Car, Grand Marquis, and Crown Victoria after the 2011 model year.
They are great cars. In the video, I held my finger on the button and smacked it several times with the side of my fist. That has always worked for me. I also usually hear the window motors clicking, and these aren't making any sound at all. I will do a video when I get around to doing the repairs on the rear windows and lock. Thank you very much for watching and commenting!
Hi Tony, this video planted a smile on my face all the way through it! Beautiful Crown Vic, looks very well loved. Friend of mine has his Dad's '91 silver Grand Marquis, also lower mileage and a truly great vehicle. Love these.
I had a 1988 Towncar that I bought from a family friend. He bought it brand new for his wife in ‘88. He even purchased all the factory repair manuals for it. She didn’t drive much and when I bought it it had 48,000 miles. She always kept it in the garage. It was one of the most comfortable and easiest driving cars I’ve ever owned. I loved that thing. I really enjoy your videos. You have a great channel. Take care man!
Cool! I’ll definitely check it out. Take care. The best thing I did for mine was put a set of true dual exhaust with magnaflow mufflers and a crossover pipe on it. It sounded fantastic. Those were great because they weren’t too loud. They had a really nice tone and didn’t drone at all like Flowmasters do. It sounded like a fox body but was quieter. As a Lincoln should be in my opinion. It really made a difference in performance as well. Sorry to ramble, just thought you would appreciate the recommendation.
@ tonyscarcare5657 Man that thing is gorgeous! Mine was the same white exterior color with black leather. It wasn’t a signature series. I’m sure you will but hang onto yours. I deeply regret that I sold mine. It’s been really nice talking with you.
20:18 the oil burning smell could be from no miles being put on it yet since the last oil change, some oil might of spilled near the oil filter area onto the block...
Started dailying an 87 with a coach roof just like that and I can say it is the most comfortable and quiet car I've ever driven. If you can get one, get one
I myself am a high schooler, and I've always wanted a box panther but when I couldn't find one in my area last year I ended up with a mint condition all original aero 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis LS with 73k original miles, she's been a great car and I know for certain I'm not getting rid of her, however my dream car, a 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in S trim with the P72 Police Package and the 351 Windsor motor recently popped up for sale in my area, this is the first I've ever seen a 1988 or 1989 LTD Crown Victoria S P72 (not a fan of the 1990-1991 model dashboard/airbag steering wheel, but I like the 1989's the most because of the rear pillar trim) pop up for sale period, I've looked all throughout the midwest since I was around 12 or 13 (so around 3 to 4 years ago), but had never had any luck locating one, and then to have one pop up for sale in my area, I'm certain that it's meant to be, while it needs a few things done to it, it's nothing too major, and fortunately (which is the cherry on top), it never saw the hard life of marked patrol duty, it was actually purchased somehow by a civilian even though it's a P72 Police Package, meaning it has no spotlight holes drilled in it, no lose wires hanging everywhere, no antenna holes, no lightbar holes, and the worst thing it's got is very minor surface rust and and bald tires on 90-97 Town Car rims LOL (which I'll be changing back to the factory steelies and giving it white walls and the old Ford Motor Company Police Hubcaps with the black band around them), in think what sparked my interest in these cars, namely the 79-89 model panther cars was the fact that my grandma had a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX with the factory locking wire wheel covers, white walls, and a half vinyl roof like this one.
My dream car is a 1983 ford Ltd crown vic. Black sedan. With a more powerful engine so it would go faster then it did back in 1983. I just like the early ones. Late 70’s and early 80’s are my fav American cars era times
@@Crazytwister-vw4er My personal favorites are the 79-82 Grand Marquis, Marquis, LTD, LTD Landau, LTD-S, and LTD Crown Victoria, and the 88-89 LTD Crown Victoria
@@Crazytwister-vw4er Excellent choice though, I would suggest a 351 Powered S trim P72 model if you're able to find one, they aren't too common, but I have seen one before that was a 1983 model and was carbureted and had the AOD fender tag (later models are EFI and don't have the fender tag)
10:14 those older gen radios would burn the display bulb out usually early on, like by 85,000 miles....you could always tell if the miles was 67,000 or 167,000 miles by if the radio display still lighted up.....
That dudes cool as fuck what a fun hang. I love running into people that are just down for the hang like that. Those cars rock. I hope to drive one of those 80’s bodies one of these days. I had a 99 special edition Vic and loved it. I ride a 97 town car now
02:00 Legit Crown Vic people, notice the newer one in the back ground....a very good sign that this older one has been taken care of....new body Town Car also!!!!
@@tonyscarcare5657 I had 2 88 Chevrolet Caprice Classic's a sedan and a wagon drove them both for many years both top of the line models the sedan was a mid line models it was a classic had everything but power options the wagon was fully loaded the LTD Crown Victoria hands down beats them in driveablity, comfort even at 35 years old it's still remarkably comfortable everything works as it should expect the front power door locks (motors frozen up unhooked so I can lock the doors manually) it's too the point I'm gonna have to put some money in the steering and suspension other the normal maintenance it cost me very little to drive.
@ericheld4382 that's my experience with every one I've had. I can't see a GM car being better. I've worked on them and seen them toast a lot of 700R4 transmissions.
I formerly had a 1989 Crown Victoria LX before my father stolen it. Them old school Panthers with the Windsor V8 rocks and are indeed tough and relatable cars. It sucks that they are hard to find and some people utterly abuse them.
Nice old Vic, the Panthers were all such great highway cars. My Uncle took many a road trip in his 81 and 87 Grand Marquis. Be sure to check that metal screen in the rear of the intake under the PCV valve. I changed a few of those back in the day that were plugged up.
I love that starter sound too! Just that smooth precise sound and the 5.0 coming to life. I bought a1987 Grand Marquis, brand new. A two door. I absolutely LOVED that car. I remember picking it up at the Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The interior was palatial. The blue. velour seats and that new car smell. It was intoxicating. Lol. It was like sitting in a Rolls Royce! I put 215,000 miles on it and it could have easily gone to 300k but I traded it in for a ‘93 Cougar with the 5.0.Unfortunately, Ford has lost it’s way in the QC department. I’ve been hardcore Ford since my first Chevy and the quality between those. ‘80s full sized Fords and the Fords of today is night and day.
My first car when I got my driver's license in 1992 was a 1985 Ford LTD crown Victoria had only 49,000 miles on it. I bought it from the local judge in my town. He was the original owner. Paid $5,000 for it. Light blue with navy blue Landau roof. Blue velor interior. My favorite car i ever owned. I would love to have another one someday
Beautiful, Tony. Brougham Roof, Interior Luxury Group, front cornering lamps, strange there’s no Autolamp or illuminated entry or power antenna (probably the base preferred equipment package offering). Definitely no Clearcoat paint, so should be a relatively easy spray / blend job for the paint repairs… looks like a good solid purchase.. 👍🏻
Right. I told him he'd have to get used to turning the lights on and off himself after all these years. However, I believe that would be an easy plan and play option to add if I found one in a junkyard. The holes are in the dash pad for the sensor. If I add remote keyless entry, it will give him illuminated entry.
Yeah, the Autolamp feature is like 1 interconnecting harness… plug at the light sensor amplifier, down to the headlamp switch, then over to behind the ashtray for the Autolamp relay. My 84 came with Autolamp, I then integrated the auto dim function from the Town Car into the system. Made a custom harness, dimmer sensor on the rearview mirror… the memories…
Tony, I can vouch for how smooth these are and how fuel efficient they can be at sensible highway speeds. In 2003 I bought a 1991 Grand Marquis with 50,000 miles for $2,500. If the original owner had not neglected to rustproof it, I might still have it today.
When i was a yeenager i nherited my grandfathers 77 LTD Landau. Ot had all the options and a 460. Ots too big for je now but o wosh o could gave one of these.
My first new car was 1987 Ford Taurus,and i remember seeing the crown Victoria in show room,a nice maroon color.I did consider the V C but the Taurus was hot modern body style at the time and i was 24 years old.The cown Victoria is a smoother riding car.All the best to you,There are not too many Crown Victorias left in that condition left today.👍
A rep of mine used to drive a succession Panther LTDs. Gray one, blue one, and finally a black one. All had black wall tires. Starting to get the picture? He kept his blue hardhat in the center of the package shelf, and for some reason everybody got out of his way! Great cars. Great rep.
Yeah, I get the picture. I wish I had mentioned in the video that if this car had black wall tires, I would've never given it a second look. Lol, and that's the truth!
@@tonyscarcare5657 They had the same vibe as that late '70s Impala Adam has. I had a blue 1984 Impala company car with black wall tires. Fill the trunk with sales literature and it was the best car in the snow you ever saw. V-6, no torque=no tire spin!
I owned an 89 that I drove from St. Louis to Veracruz, Mexico in 1999. Those rear seat windows only go down half way, as I recall. I added dual exhaust, that helped the 5 liter on gas mileage and power when passing on the interstate.
Yeah, I add dual exhaust to all of mine. It does make a difference. The windows do only go down halfway, and I wonder if we even need to worry about fixing them. I do need to look into the right rear lock, though, so may as well will I'm in there.
of course as you know the throttle valve lever grommet on these can crumble and and cause the OD to burn out....full electronic controls by mid 1992 model year Panthers...
@@tonyscarcare5657 definitely, but the point of the videos and growing the channel is for others to learn...like no one under 50 knows to smear a huge glob of chassis grease on the bump stops on older non rack and pinion cars to prevent the loud popping and screeching sounds in a parking lot with the steering wheel cut as sharp as it can, I've seen people spend $3,500 at a shop replacing the whole front end and it still made this sound...I bent over and smeared my tube of carmex lip balm on the bump stops and told them to drive it in circles in the parking lot and they came back to me and tried to pay me and was so angry that the Ford dealership replaced the whole front end and that wasn't the fix the whole time ... literally somewhere in the USA someone will get a similar car as this LTD CV and they'll be 19 years old and know nothing...I mean not even how to check the oil and if they care, they'll look to TH-cam videos and hopefully find your channel...
I think the next video should be Tony fixing the back power windows, wearing a blindfold , I imagine as many as he has fixed, he could probably do that?
I'll probably do a video fixing the windows and lock, but I was thinking about pointing and having Jason do the repairs so he can learn. However, he doesn't like to be on camera, though.
just traded for a 85 crown Victoria with only 74k miles on it pretty clean interior aside from some upholstery in the passenger backseat. Seats are nice dash is cracked but that's common where I live with direct sunlight being a very constant thing. recently had a lot of work done on it and basically spent most of its life in a garage because it was just a drive in town get grocery's car.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Im the only one in my town that owns one so I always get looks light blue patina town car its a work in progress has 96k miles had 81k miles when I bought it 3 years ago. Its not mint but its more than good enough for me.
This is the reason I'm not getting rid of my 2001 Cadillac Deville. I'm replacing the head gaskets now. I could not find a shop near Atlanta that would touch it.
20:52 Ford put a ton of hard work into these. Ford was going after quality...they really invested heavily into these older Panthers...great fit and finish, high quality plastics, door panels that stay together after 10+ years unlike GM cars, robust axles and suspension, well built seat motors and tracks, high quality sealants for the glass and body seams, on and on... I'd check that transmission lever grommet and replace it with a brass one and then that car would literally be as reliable as any brand new car.. th-cam.com/video/o_YOmP-3rHw/w-d-xo.html I love the sounds these older gen make...The 1979-89 starter sounds so neat, the churn of the power steering pump, the howl of the transmission just before a 1-2 upshift, the loud click of the AC clutch, the belt driven fan roaring when you first start them, just all beautiful sounds of excellence, especially for 1970s/80s vehicles.... These were light years ahead of GM and Chrysler.... Slap a keypad in the driver's door and I'd daily drive this car....
We still have several things to do to this car. We will do videos on the repairs. You don't have to tell me about the quality. I've had many of them and I always replace the plastic with brass.
I have 1990 crown vic with bad engine so i did swap it with 4.6 and its bolts right away the best thing is the Gauges works beside that you get free space under the hood 😅
I daily drove a 1989 Grand Marquis LS from 1997-2019. It had almost 170k when I sold it. I think it needed a fuel pump. I always kept it garaged, washed and waxed and serviced. I wish I had kept it.
I had an 89 Grand Marquis. I will say there's one spark plug that is a pain in the ass to get to. I had a fouled plug so I went to change them 7 when in so I figured that's probably good. Nope it was that one that's hard to get to it's been awhile but I think I had to take the upper plenum off.
I'm about to pick up an 87 Country Squire wagon this weekend, talk me out of it!! 😂😂😂 Seriously it's one of my dream cars I can't wait to get behind the wheel. Problem is it has 260k miles, but it was rebuilt at 200k? Bad buy at $6k???
The timing chain likes to go out around 160.000 miles, if you can find another timing cover and water pump, to use to put all the bolts You take out as
This was my first real car. Same color, year, and everything. Now 25 years later, I'm looking for another one. Marketplace shows a few that are rotted-out, or haven't run in years, or they want a fortune for them. For $5K, you STOLE that car! Congrats man. If you decide you want to sell it, please let me know. That car felt like driving a Lazy-Boy on a cloud.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Yeah, I watched the whole video. Good on you for finding a diamond in the rough for him. But if he gets something else, I'd be a buyer.
Hard to find them that nice these days. Some lady where I work drives one just like it except it's bright white to work every day, that one has red interior. Almost as clean.
Super nice clean car. There were certainly some good cars from the 80s despite what all the magazine writer's say. My older friend had this same car in the same color inside and out. Maybe exact same year. I went with him to check it out around 1998. When the first owner had the car new it had all kinds of issues with the fuel injection. When it went out of warranty they put a Holley carb on it and a regular electric fuel pump. Otherwise, I don't think anything had been done over the years. He paid 2 grand for it and drove it for about ten years. I think it had 180k when he parked it. This one will make your friend a nice car. And, like you said, in today's money, 5 grand is not a lot to spend on a nice car.
Thanks! Your friend must have had an older one that was still the throttle body injection. It looked like a carburetor and had two injectors in it. In 1986, they went to multiport EFI, which was pretty much trouble-free.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Agree, as it could have been an 85. It was also a local small town car and the dealership mechanics may not have been too knowledgeable on FI I remember the ignition box on the drivers fender had ooze coming out of it because the gel around the components slowly melted away. My 76 Town Car has the same ignition box.
In the video, it looks like the right rear door with the paint flaws is a repaint. It might be shadows, but it looks like it is not quite a perfect match.
I like these 87 Crown Vic's just as much as the 87 Town Car. The 5 liter fuel injected engine is great. What would you suppose the weight difference is between the 87 Town Car and 87 Crown Vic? Thanks for sharing this great video Tony! -- Jeff H.
You're welcome, and thank you! I'd say there's a few hundred pounds difference between the two cars with the Town Car having a lot more sound deadening insulation and other available options, like the moonroof would probably add at least 100 pounds. Thank you for watching.
Tony, i noticed during the video you specifically stated that you can't go wrong with the 1986 and up Crown Victorias with the multi-port fuel injection. What is your thoughts on the 1979-1985 with the 5.0 Carburatored Crown Victorias?? I'm kinda partial to the earlier years before Ford started to decontent the car in later years.
My parents had a 1985 Town Car with the throttle body injection, and it was superb. It was dependable and got awesome fuel mileage. It's just that the multiport engines perform so much better.
My only complaint with these is the primitive Obd 1 I have yet to find one mechanic that can properly diag these systems without throwing the same 5 sensors at them. This is why I end up doing my own work otherwise I really love these cars panther cars.
Very reliable. Transmission is obnoxious but very durable. Engine: TFI pickup and modules and the damned rear intake oil leak from the cork gasket slipping out. Not too much trouble at all. Ford could have done a better job with the steering wheel. Always looks cheap...like from a Fairmont.
I've never had any problems like that and I've had a lot of them. You are correct about the transmission, but this one is smother than most. The steering wheels got a little more decorative in the later ones. In the Town Cars anyway.
My early years(mid '80s) as a mechanic were at a Lincoln Mercury dealer. Interesting times...EECIII to EECIV and yea, a bunch of intake oil leaks out the back of the 302s. I'm not a mechanic anymore but got to see a bunch of change while I was a mechanic. Worked on 2 Mark VII diesels and a Ranger diesel at that Lincoln dealership....those are so rare now. Makes me feel old. Memories.
Oh no. I enjoyed it. Didn't suck at all. Interesting as hell. Vehicles didn't run well(EECIII) out of the box and making them run at all was a fun challenge for a young mechanic. I started at a Chrysler dealership. I got to do two fuel injection to carburetor conversions(factory kit) on '81 Imperials. That stuff is so old now, no one cares. It was serious stuff when you were working on it. Imperial retrofit: Pallets of parts. Amazing thinking a TSB said: "remove fuel injection system and install carburetor". LOL. But was true.
My parents didn't have one of these 80's Panthers but 3 of my Aunts drove '80's Grand Marquis so I pretty much grew up in the back seat of these cars. Seeing this video brings back childhood memories of school pickups family road trips, and that "Ride Engineered" badge on the Grand Marquis dash. You can put over a week's worth of luggage for 5 people and coolers with food and drinks in that massive trunk. I can still hear the whine of the AOD transmission, the purr of the Panther's 302, and that Ford starter just like it was yesterday.
Me too, man.......me too!
Yes, the Ford 302, the starter, the transmission, how the switchgear feels - I remember them all like it was yesterday.
@AlexanderCrump I still love them.
If someone told me they could find an 87 Crown Vic like this one I'd be grateful 🙏 really love the look of them
Thank you! They are few and far between.
Three years ago I bought a 88 grand marquis from the original owner for 2400 because his son didn't want it the car had never seen winter and has been in the area since brand new. Runs and drives amazing you can't beat these cars.
You know very well then!
I had a 1988 Grand Marquis. So comfortable
Probably the best American cars ever built.
@@tonyscarcare5657 I agree. My grandma had a Lincoln town car just like yours. 1989 white with blue cloth
@JN-wk3de my parents had a 1985 Town Car with 348k miles when they finally sold it.
Those Panther platform cars are bullet proof. My best friend's mom had one just like this. Same color and everything
Yes, they are. It's a shame they're all being destroyed now in demolition derbies.
Ford? Bulletproof? Not only the ones I owned.
@@JTKels that's what happens when you don't take care of things.
Tony you are so right about these Panther platform cars. I currently own three - a 1987 Crown Victoria Wagon with 250,000.0 miles on the original engine, a 1991 Crown Victoria LX wagon with a complete restoration done in 2020 and currently 12,000.0 miles, and a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 50th Anniversary Edition sedan one of only 250 built with this trim package purchased in January of 2022 with 67,000.0 miles on it in pristine condition. All are great cars and the Mercury gives me 17 mpg around town and 24 mpg on the highway. You have a real beauty here and it appears to be a similar color to my 1987 which is Sand Beige. My 1991 is in Pastel Alabaster and the Mercury is in Deep Shadow Blue metallic. Congratulations on your find !
Thank you! Yeah, I've only ever had good luck with everyone I've had and my parents, too. They had an 85 Town Car Signature with 348k miles when they sold it, still running and using no oil! Some guy on here commented that they are just and get terrible mileage! 🙄
Hi Tony, Thanks for the reply. I will try to send you photo's of my " Fleet " if I can remember how to. Found your channel through Adam Wade's channel which I also enjoy. I will always remember my old friend Colonel Pogmore telling me that once you go to a full size car you never go back !
@@phillipbouchard4197 thank you! If you click on my channel, you'll see my email there somewhere.
I had one of these when I was a teenager. It had the 5.0 dull exhaust with Flowmaster sound so sweet. I felt like a king when I would drive to school.
She’s a beaut Clark! What a nice, plush, low stress car. Even the color combo is calming. Growing up, my best friends step dad had a dark green ‘81 Grand Marquis with the plushest green velour seats I’ve ever sat on.
Yeah, these seats actually sit better than my 89 Town Car.
Great find! I've had a 79,81 Mercury's. Always a good dependable car.
Yes, they are. Thank you!
Tony, we had a car exactly like this in our family two-tone silver Red velour interior 1984 model, showing me that car knowing it’s for sale , it’s like showing a small child a puppy that for sale, I put a lot of miles on that crown Vic and it was not even my vehicle, I had an 86 Camaro V8 at that time, but I preferred the crown Vic , my friends that I was weird for that
Friends thought I (18yrs old at the time ) was weird that I preferred that Crown Vic over a Camaro,
All my friends made fun of me for my cars too until it was time to go somewhere. Then, of course, they wanted to take mine!
So they offered these cars in the earlier years with a two-tone exterior paint option??? I know the later ones like this didn't have that offering.
That is true. However, you could still get the 88-89 Town Car Cartier in two-tone, and maybe even some other ones, I'm not sure.
Thanks Tony. These are cool. I rented a 86 model and drove it across America when it was new. Then I bought an 85 model in the same colour as the rental as a reminder of my trip. I sold that car to buy a MK8 Lincoln (I still have) but then missed it so bought a baby blue 1980 model with the 351. I also have a 1985 Colony Park wagon in the same beige colour as this one (which was the same colour as the rental and my 85 Crown Vic). They are good cars.
Thanks for the story. We definitely have the same tastes in vehicles.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Yes, excellent taste!
That's a real nice find it's a beautiful car there's not too many around with low miles! I currently own a 1987 crown Vic LX with 36,000 original miles it is my daily runner only in the summer months and is stored winters has never seen snow or salt. 🇺🇲🏁🏁🏁😎🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Yeah, most people don't have a clue how dependable, comfortable, and economical these cars are. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@tonyscarcare5657 thank you and enjoy your crown Vic!!🇺🇲🏁🏁🏁😎🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
I can’t remember exactly, but I think I have owned one Crown Vic and three Grand Marquis from this era. One of the Grand Marquis was a 2-door. They are super dependable and nice cars overall. Great purchase. Thanks for another great video Tony.
You're welcome. Some guy commented that his 86 Grand Marquis was the biggest POS he ever had. I've never heard that about one of these cars.
Just sucks that they're hard to find now @@tonyscarcare5657
I once owned an '80s Panther car: an '85 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr. blue with an ultra plush interior! 27 Summers ago (1997!), I got scared by the fuel gauge: twice, it glowed an amber alert color; thirdly, I remember cruising through the Plaza when along with the amber alert, I kept hearing a 'beep' tone (low-fluid indicator!): so I wheeled into a nearby gas station and refueled! That's 1 reason I wanna own another one: between the '86 & '90 models!!
One bad hangup on my '85 Gr. Marq.: the 5-litre, throttle body V8 engine occasionally smoked! I never knew why, but it did! The interior was alright; the optional climate control ran cold often times. It had dual remote mirrors, everything else was all power; even the radio antenna (a little switch raised or lowered it)!!
That guy tells time by seasons, gotta love that!
There’s two of these in my town both from 86’ one has light patina and is wearing a set of autozone hubcaps and then there’s one that’s shined like new with the original spoke hubcaps, both cars are beige like this one
I used to rent the Town Car back in the day. You could cover mad miles in a day!
Plus you could load that trunk with everything.
Yep! I have a 1989 Town Car myself. I have a video of it here on my channel, as well as my parents' car.
This is a nice one, with the optional formal roof. I think this is mandatory and makes these look a bazillion times better.
I agree.
@@tonyscarcare5657 At the time, I was amazed that Ford continued to build and sell so many of the Crown Vics and Grand Marquises with the conventional slanted rear window. To me it looked really dated and '70s-ish compared to the more upright C-pillar on the 1980 and later GMs.
@AlexanderCrump that's very true.
I have an 89 Crown Vic that I just love! It’s been a really great car to own and drive. Very reliable, very comfortable, and just starts up and goes every time. And best of all I didn’t pay much more than a few grand for her 😊
Yes, sir. They are the only way to go.
I own a 09' SAP Crownvic love it ! But I had a 87 blue loaded crown vic with tow package built in radar detector loved that car also had that till 200k. But Im old enough to remember my dad buying a brand new 86' Grand Marquis LS leather gray . It was amazing we had it for years, still remember the smell of the leather and the ride!
People who have never had one of these cars have no clue what quality and dependability they deliver.
Looks like nice car. Obviously needs some work.
I had 87 Mercury GM leather seats cracked badly and trunk leaked tech could never fix otherwise good car.
I love Panther cars too I own 01 Crown Vic 262,000 and Marauder great cars!
Good luck with this one.
Enjoyed yr video.
Thank you. He doesn't really go too far, so I'm sure this will be a good one for him.
Love those Crown Vics ❤
Me too!
Tony,
It looks like you found a very nice car for Jason. I have been driving panther platform cars since 1986. My current daily driver is a 2002 Town Car that I bought in 2007. It will get at least 23 miles per gallon on the highway if I keep it under 80 mph.
If I haven't used my rear windows for a long time, they will stick and not go down. When this happens, I will hold the button on the drivers door that controls the rear window, and then slam the rear door shut. This will let the rear window work and go down again. I learned this little trick a long time ago.
It's too bad that Lincoln, Mercury, and Ford discontinued the Town Car, Grand Marquis, and Crown Victoria after the 2011 model year.
They are great cars. In the video, I held my finger on the button and smacked it several times with the side of my fist. That has always worked for me. I also usually hear the window motors clicking, and these aren't making any sound at all. I will do a video when I get around to doing the repairs on the rear windows and lock. Thank you very much for watching and commenting!
04:55 always raise the hoods first and even look on top of the catalytic converters, a good way to get a fire going fast...
Hi Tony, this video planted a smile on my face all the way through it! Beautiful Crown Vic, looks very well loved. Friend of mine has his Dad's '91 silver Grand Marquis, also lower mileage and a truly great vehicle. Love these.
Thank you! That comment makes me feel good and see that it's all worth the time doing it.
I had a 1988 Towncar that I bought from a family friend. He bought it brand new for his wife in ‘88. He even purchased all the factory repair manuals for it. She didn’t drive much and when I bought it it had 48,000 miles. She always kept it in the garage. It was one of the most comfortable and easiest driving cars I’ve ever owned. I loved that thing. I really enjoy your videos. You have a great channel.
Take care man!
Thank you very much! I have a 1989 Town Car. You can see it in my videos down the list.
Cool! I’ll definitely check it out.
Take care.
The best thing I did for mine was put a set of true dual exhaust with magnaflow mufflers and a crossover pipe on it. It sounded fantastic. Those were great because they weren’t too loud. They had a really nice tone and didn’t drone at all like Flowmasters do. It sounded like a fox body but was quieter. As a Lincoln should be in my opinion. It really made a difference in performance as well. Sorry to ramble, just thought you would appreciate the recommendation.
@ryanhodges7101 yep. I have true dual exhaust on mine as well. Here's the link to the video.👇
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@ tonyscarcare5657 Man that thing is gorgeous! Mine was the same white exterior color with black leather. It wasn’t a signature series. I’m sure you will but hang onto yours. I deeply regret that I sold mine. It’s been really nice talking with you.
@ryanhodges7101 thank you! I believe October will be 14 years since I've had it.
20:18 the oil burning smell could be from no miles being put on it yet since the last oil change, some oil might of spilled near the oil filter area onto the block...
It was just from sitting. That smell is gone now.
Excellent car, thanks for camera work and the ride along.
You're welcome, and thank you very much for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!
Started dailying an 87 with a coach roof just like that and I can say it is the most comfortable and quiet car I've ever driven. If you can get one, get one
Yep. People don't get it until they've had one.
I myself am a high schooler, and I've always wanted a box panther but when I couldn't find one in my area last year I ended up with a mint condition all original aero 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis LS with 73k original miles, she's been a great car and I know for certain I'm not getting rid of her, however my dream car, a 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in S trim with the P72 Police Package and the 351 Windsor motor recently popped up for sale in my area, this is the first I've ever seen a 1988 or 1989 LTD Crown Victoria S P72 (not a fan of the 1990-1991 model dashboard/airbag steering wheel, but I like the 1989's the most because of the rear pillar trim) pop up for sale period, I've looked all throughout the midwest since I was around 12 or 13 (so around 3 to 4 years ago), but had never had any luck locating one, and then to have one pop up for sale in my area, I'm certain that it's meant to be, while it needs a few things done to it, it's nothing too major, and fortunately (which is the cherry on top), it never saw the hard life of marked patrol duty, it was actually purchased somehow by a civilian even though it's a P72 Police Package, meaning it has no spotlight holes drilled in it, no lose wires hanging everywhere, no antenna holes, no lightbar holes, and the worst thing it's got is very minor surface rust and and bald tires on 90-97 Town Car rims LOL (which I'll be changing back to the factory steelies and giving it white walls and the old Ford Motor Company Police Hubcaps with the black band around them), in think what sparked my interest in these cars, namely the 79-89 model panther cars was the fact that my grandma had a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX with the factory locking wire wheel covers, white walls, and a half vinyl roof like this one.
They are outstanding vehicles.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Ha ha, I knew it had to be the case 😁
My dream car is a 1983 ford Ltd crown vic. Black sedan. With a more powerful engine so it would go faster then it did back in 1983. I just like the early ones. Late 70’s and early 80’s are my fav American cars era times
@@Crazytwister-vw4er My personal favorites are the 79-82 Grand Marquis, Marquis, LTD, LTD Landau, LTD-S, and LTD Crown Victoria, and the 88-89 LTD Crown Victoria
@@Crazytwister-vw4er Excellent choice though, I would suggest a 351 Powered S trim P72 model if you're able to find one, they aren't too common, but I have seen one before that was a 1983 model and was carbureted and had the AOD fender tag (later models are EFI and don't have the fender tag)
Tony another wonderful video and another wonderful car my man! I know that those windows won't be any problem for at all! I always enjoy your videos
Thanks, buddy! I'll probably do some videos repairing at least the right rear window and lock.
10:14 those older gen radios would burn the display bulb out usually early on, like by 85,000 miles....you could always tell if the miles was 67,000 or 167,000 miles by if the radio display still lighted up.....
I've only ever had one of those burn out.
That dudes cool as fuck what a fun hang. I love running into people that are just down for the hang like that. Those cars rock. I hope to drive one of those 80’s bodies one of these days. I had a 99 special edition Vic and loved it. I ride a 97 town car now
02:00 Legit Crown Vic people, notice the newer one in the back ground....a very good sign that this older one has been taken care of....new body Town Car also!!!!
Can't go wrong with one of these. Your test drive was in my old stomping ground.
That's cool!
I drive a 88 LTD Crown Victoria daily in all weather been the best car I've ever owned.
I've never heard a complaint about one until one complaint on this video.
@@tonyscarcare5657 I had 2 88 Chevrolet Caprice Classic's a sedan and a wagon drove them both for many years both top of the line models the sedan was a mid line models it was a classic had everything but power options the wagon was fully loaded the LTD Crown Victoria hands down beats them in driveablity, comfort even at 35 years old it's still remarkably comfortable everything works as it should expect the front power door locks (motors frozen up unhooked so I can lock the doors manually) it's too the point I'm gonna have to put some money in the steering and suspension other the normal maintenance it cost me very little to drive.
@ericheld4382 that's my experience with every one I've had. I can't see a GM car being better. I've worked on them and seen them toast a lot of 700R4 transmissions.
What a beauty ❤
Jason loves it. He said he gets compliments on it everywhere he goes.
My x wife and i had a red one and we just loved it and i still do.
They sure are reliable.
I formerly had a 1989 Crown Victoria LX before my father stolen it. Them old school Panthers with the Windsor V8 rocks and are indeed tough and relatable cars. It sucks that they are hard to find and some people utterly abuse them.
I agree!
We should make a law that will ban the destruction of those classics
Nice old Vic, the Panthers were all such great highway cars. My Uncle took many a road trip in his 81 and 87 Grand Marquis. Be sure to check that metal screen in the rear of the intake under the PCV valve. I changed a few of those back in the day that were plugged up.
Yes, sir, and those are getting hard to find! I may have one or two left. I've found them so bad that I had to destroy them to get them out.
I love that starter sound too! Just that smooth precise sound and the 5.0 coming to life. I bought a1987 Grand Marquis, brand new. A two door. I absolutely LOVED that car. I remember picking it up at the Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The interior was palatial. The blue. velour seats and that new car smell. It was intoxicating. Lol. It was like sitting in a Rolls Royce! I put 215,000 miles on it and it could have easily gone to 300k but I traded it in for a ‘93 Cougar with the 5.0.Unfortunately, Ford has lost it’s way in the QC department. I’ve been hardcore Ford since my first Chevy and the quality between those. ‘80s full sized Fords and the Fords of today is night and day.
I agree! 86-91 Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln cars were by far some of the best built and most dependable cars ever made.
What a nice automobile and what a great find!
Thank you! I agree.
My first car when I got my driver's license in 1992 was a 1985 Ford LTD crown Victoria had only 49,000 miles on it. I bought it from the local judge in my town. He was the original owner. Paid $5,000 for it. Light blue with navy blue Landau roof. Blue velor interior. My favorite car i ever owned. I would love to have another one someday
I had a 1985 myself. It was triple maroon. Awesome cars.
Nice find. I love those old CVs.
Thanks. Me too.
Very true video, they run so well it’s crazy dude all weather, cross country, city driving my 87 Ltd takes tons of abuse and just keeps trucking
For sure.
Beautiful, Tony.
Brougham Roof, Interior Luxury Group, front cornering lamps, strange there’s no Autolamp or illuminated entry or power antenna (probably the base preferred equipment package offering). Definitely no Clearcoat paint, so should be a relatively easy spray / blend job for the paint repairs… looks like a good solid purchase.. 👍🏻
Right. I told him he'd have to get used to turning the lights on and off himself after all these years. However, I believe that would be an easy plan and play option to add if I found one in a junkyard. The holes are in the dash pad for the sensor. If I add remote keyless entry, it will give him illuminated entry.
Yeah, the Autolamp feature is like 1 interconnecting harness… plug at the light sensor amplifier, down to the headlamp switch, then over to behind the ashtray for the Autolamp relay. My 84 came with Autolamp, I then integrated the auto dim function from the Town Car into the system. Made a custom harness, dimmer sensor on the rearview mirror… the memories…
@@LincolnRay you sound like my twin! 🤣
Tony, I can vouch for how smooth these are and how fuel efficient they can be at sensible highway speeds. In 2003 I bought a 1991 Grand Marquis with 50,000 miles for $2,500. If the original owner had not neglected to rustproof it, I might still have it today.
Yep, they are really some vehicle!
When i was a yeenager i nherited my grandfathers 77 LTD Landau. Ot had all the options and a 460. Ots too big for je now but o wosh o could gave one of these.
I had a 77 LTD Landau myself.
My first new car was 1987 Ford Taurus,and i remember seeing the crown Victoria in show room,a nice maroon color.I did consider the V C but the Taurus was hot modern body style at the time and i was 24 years old.The cown Victoria is a smoother riding car.All the best to you,There are not too many Crown Victorias left in that condition left today.👍
I agree. Thank you!
A rep of mine used to drive a succession Panther LTDs. Gray one, blue one, and finally a black one. All had black wall tires. Starting to get the picture? He kept his blue hardhat in the center of the package shelf, and for some reason everybody got out of his way! Great cars. Great rep.
Yeah, I get the picture. I wish I had mentioned in the video that if this car had black wall tires, I would've never given it a second look. Lol, and that's the truth!
@@tonyscarcare5657 They had the same vibe as that late '70s Impala Adam has. I had a blue 1984 Impala company car with black wall tires. Fill the trunk with sales literature and it was the best car in the snow you ever saw. V-6, no torque=no tire spin!
@tombrown1898 that makes sense.
I owned an 89 that I drove from St. Louis to Veracruz, Mexico in 1999. Those rear seat windows only go down half way, as I recall. I added dual exhaust, that helped the 5 liter on gas mileage and power when passing on the interstate.
Yeah, I add dual exhaust to all of mine. It does make a difference. The windows do only go down halfway, and I wonder if we even need to worry about fixing them. I do need to look into the right rear lock, though, so may as well will I'm in there.
Just put tags and insurance on my old '88 today! Very cool old cars!
Awesome! Most people don't know how reliable and economical they are.
It sounded like some of my cars when it started!!!
Of course it did! 😂
Thank you for the appreciation to your subscribers Tony
You're very welcome! I really do appreciate all of you! Thank you so much!
@@tonyscarcare5657 thank you
Tony, when you said " Don't get in the water!", it sounded like you were channeling Grandma! LOL.
Lmao! I get that from my dad. This car was just detailed. Lol
@@tonyscarcare5657 you cracked me up!
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Clean car for 5 K nice find. Not my favorite color but then again you can't order one. Good luck.
Thank you. That's the way I was looking at it.
That one has the formal roof too. Extremely good buy.
Yeah, most people don't understand how dependable and economical these cars were.
of course as you know the throttle valve lever grommet on these can crumble and and cause the OD to burn out....full electronic controls by mid 1992 model year Panthers...
I'm not new to any of this. Thanks.
@@tonyscarcare5657 definitely, but the point of the videos and growing the channel is for others to learn...like no one under 50 knows to smear a huge glob of chassis grease on the bump stops on older non rack and pinion cars to prevent the loud popping and screeching sounds in a parking lot with the steering wheel cut as sharp as it can, I've seen people spend $3,500 at a shop replacing the whole front end and it still made this sound...I bent over and smeared my tube of carmex lip balm on the bump stops and told them to drive it in circles in the parking lot and they came back to me and tried to pay me and was so angry that the Ford dealership replaced the whole front end and that wasn't the fix the whole time ... literally somewhere in the USA someone will get a similar car as this LTD CV and they'll be 19 years old and know nothing...I mean not even how to check the oil and if they care, they'll look to TH-cam videos and hopefully find your channel...
Yeah, that's a good point. Thank you!
Very nicely kept. Awesome!
It sure was.
I think the next video should be Tony fixing the back power windows, wearing a blindfold , I imagine as many as he has fixed, he could probably do that?
I'll probably do a video fixing the windows and lock, but I was thinking about pointing and having Jason do the repairs so he can learn. However, he doesn't like to be on camera, though.
Looks in good shape. We used to rent Town cars, and loved them. I didn't like the European stalk horn switch, don't remember when that went away
Yeah, that went away before this one.
just traded for a 85 crown Victoria with only 74k miles on it pretty clean interior aside from some upholstery in the passenger backseat. Seats are nice dash is cracked but that's common where I live with direct sunlight being a very constant thing. recently had a lot of work done on it and basically spent most of its life in a garage because it was just a drive in town get grocery's car.
I had an 85. A lot of people don't like that throttle body injection. I never had a problem with it, and it got outstanding fuel mileage.
Great car.. A tank
For looks , I like the mid 90's era a little better
On these vics or grand Marquis especially
Thank you. I find these older ones, especially the power windows, and such much easier to work on.
Oh gosh yes........Im 22 I own a 1988 Lincoln town car I love all cars that where built on the panther platform just one of my fav platforms.
Yep, most people don't have a clue!
@@tonyscarcare5657 Im the only one in my town that owns one so I always get looks light blue patina town car its a work in progress has 96k miles had 81k miles when I bought it 3 years ago. Its not mint but its more than good enough for me.
It will last you a long time!
This is the reason I'm not getting rid of my 2001 Cadillac Deville. I'm replacing the head gaskets now. I could not find a shop near Atlanta that would touch it.
20:52 Ford put a ton of hard work into these. Ford was going after quality...they really invested heavily into these older Panthers...great fit and finish, high quality plastics, door panels that stay together after 10+ years unlike GM cars, robust axles and suspension, well built seat motors and tracks, high quality sealants for the glass and body seams, on and on... I'd check that transmission lever grommet and replace it with a brass one and then that car would literally be as reliable as any brand new car..
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I love the sounds these older gen make...The 1979-89 starter sounds so neat, the churn of the power steering pump, the howl of the transmission just before a 1-2 upshift, the loud click of the AC clutch, the belt driven fan roaring when you first start them, just all beautiful sounds of excellence, especially for 1970s/80s vehicles.... These were light years ahead of GM and Chrysler....
Slap a keypad in the driver's door and I'd daily drive this car....
We still have several things to do to this car. We will do videos on the repairs. You don't have to tell me about the quality. I've had many of them and I always replace the plastic with brass.
I have 1990 crown vic with bad engine so i did swap it with 4.6 and its bolts right away the best thing is the Gauges works beside that you get free space under the hood 😅
You can use obd2 scanner
That's awesome!
I daily drove a 1989 Grand Marquis LS from 1997-2019. It had almost 170k when I sold it. I think it needed a fuel pump. I always kept it garaged, washed and waxed and serviced. I wish I had kept it.
They really are some vehicle for sure.
My dad’s last car was a 1989 Grand Marquis in the same color as this one. He passed away in 1994.
He had good taste! RIP.
Great score!
Thank you.....I thought so too!
I had an 89 Grand Marquis. I will say there's one spark plug that is a pain in the ass to get to. I had a fouled plug so I went to change them 7 when in so I figured that's probably good. Nope it was that one that's hard to get to it's been awhile but I think I had to take the upper plenum off.
You shouldn't have to take the plenum off to change any plug. 🤔
@@tonyscarcare5657 probably not.lol! What is what I came up with with the tools I had and the beer I drank😆!
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Looks like a fawn beige mercury used in 81 on my XR7
I need to look that color name up.
I'm about to pick up an 87 Country Squire wagon this weekend, talk me out of it!! 😂😂😂 Seriously it's one of my dream cars I can't wait to get behind the wheel. Problem is it has 260k miles, but it was rebuilt at 200k? Bad buy at $6k???
Well, they are really good cars, and you don't get much nowadays for $6k, so you're probably fine.
The timing chain likes to go out around 160.000 miles, if you can find another timing cover and water pump, to use to put all the bolts
You take out as
I've changed many.
This was my first real car. Same color, year, and everything. Now 25 years later, I'm looking for another one. Marketplace shows a few that are rotted-out, or haven't run in years, or they want a fortune for them. For $5K, you STOLE that car! Congrats man. If you decide you want to sell it, please let me know. That car felt like driving a Lazy-Boy on a cloud.
A friend of mine bought that, and he's using it as a daily driver on dry days.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Yeah, I watched the whole video. Good on you for finding a diamond in the rough for him. But if he gets something else, I'd be a buyer.
Alrighty.
Great Video Tony.
Thank you very much!
My dad has the same W.A.S.P. t shirt! We went to the same tour.
That's awesome!
Hard to find them that nice these days. Some lady where I work drives one just like it except it's bright white to work every day, that one has red interior. Almost as clean.
I would like the white/red way better.
That’s a great find. It’s something Matlock himself would approve.
Say, I never thought of that. Andy sure had good taste in vehicles.
I absolutely love this year Crown Victoria and Mercury 😂Marquis. Ole boy selling that car sounds like he hit the pipe before yall arrived .
I thought the same thing.
@@tonyscarcare5657 lol. my first car was a 1975 Ford LTD Broughham. dark blue. I bought it in the late 80's drove it forever
what a nice survivor
It's pretty dang nice. I'm sure you'll see it.
Just bought an 85 CV 99k miles paint is a bit faded, needs a window motor and brake cylinder. Other than that runs like a champ. Payed $2500
That's a great deal!
That's the twin to my Wife and my '87. She cried when I traded it for a '92.
Oh dang! I bet she did! 😳
Super nice clean car. There were certainly some good cars from the 80s despite what all the magazine writer's say. My older friend had this same car in the same color inside and out. Maybe exact same year. I went with him to check it out around 1998. When the first owner had the car new it had all kinds of issues with the fuel injection. When it went out of warranty they put a Holley carb on it and a regular electric fuel pump. Otherwise, I don't think anything had been done over the years. He paid 2 grand for it and drove it for about ten years. I think it had 180k when he parked it. This one will make your friend a nice car. And, like you said, in today's money, 5 grand is not a lot to spend on a nice car.
Thanks! Your friend must have had an older one that was still the throttle body injection. It looked like a carburetor and had two injectors in it. In 1986, they went to multiport EFI, which was pretty much trouble-free.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Agree, as it could have been an 85. It was also a local small town car and the dealership mechanics may not have been too knowledgeable on FI
I remember the ignition box on the drivers fender had ooze coming out of it because the gel around the components slowly melted away. My 76 Town Car has the same ignition box.
@jeffsmith846 my 78 Grand Marquis is oozing right now as we speak!
Interesting it has hood springs and a Lincoln has those failure prone struts
I know! I've replaced those three times on my 89 Town Car.
In the video, it looks like the right rear door with the paint flaws is a repaint. It might be shadows, but it looks like it is not quite a perfect match.
I thought it looked like it in the pictures and video as well, but it is clearly all original paint in person.
Had 2 of them, you cant beat them
That's for sure!
I like these 87 Crown Vic's just as much as the 87 Town Car. The 5 liter fuel injected engine is great. What would you suppose the weight difference is between the 87 Town Car and 87 Crown Vic? Thanks for sharing this great video Tony! -- Jeff H.
You're welcome, and thank you! I'd say there's a few hundred pounds difference between the two cars with the Town Car having a lot more sound deadening insulation and other available options, like the moonroof would probably add at least 100 pounds. Thank you for watching.
Thanks Tony!@@tonyscarcare5657
@@JeffHayes-c5h you're welcome!
That car is a cream puff! Very nice 😊
I think so, too.
A real car
No plastic fantastic here
It really is such a solid built car.
It would be a great car to have.
So far, he's really liking it.
Hell with that thing. You can get a 2004 Town Car for 3 to 4 grand that looks like new and rides much better. More powerfull too.!
The same rear bumper that killed Dinky on the Queen Truckster.
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Tony, i noticed during the video you specifically stated that you can't go wrong with the 1986 and up Crown Victorias with the multi-port fuel injection. What is your thoughts on the 1979-1985 with the 5.0 Carburatored Crown Victorias?? I'm kinda partial to the earlier years before Ford started to decontent the car in later years.
My parents had a 1985 Town Car with the throttle body injection, and it was superb. It was dependable and got awesome fuel mileage. It's just that the multiport engines perform so much better.
@@tonyscarcare5657 What about the earlier ones before any kind of injection. What year did throttle body get introduced? 1983?
I'm not sure what year, but those carburetors weren't great. I know by 81 Mark VI they had the throttle body, and they were very un-dependable!
You can't buy a vehicle for $5000 today and particularly one like this. With a little care it will still be rolling twenty years from now.
For sure. And so close to home. Got lucky with this one.
Exactly unlike cars nowadays
@@gh2687 that's for sure!
Run longer than most cars will today . It won't cost two arms and two legs to repair either when something happens.
That's very true!
My only complaint with these is the primitive Obd 1 I have yet to find one mechanic that can properly diag these systems without throwing the same 5 sensors at them. This is why I end up doing my own work otherwise I really love these cars panther cars.
I've never had any trouble with one that required much diagnosis.
I would give 5k for that and im cheap. I tell everybody vics get same mpg as minivan 18-22mpg mixed town driving and bout 24 at steady 55-65mph
You are correct!
Very reliable. Transmission is obnoxious but very durable. Engine: TFI pickup and modules and the damned rear intake oil leak from the cork gasket slipping out. Not too much trouble at all.
Ford could have done a better job with the steering wheel. Always looks cheap...like from a Fairmont.
I've never had any problems like that and I've had a lot of them. You are correct about the transmission, but this one is smother than most. The steering wheels got a little more decorative in the later ones. In the Town Cars anyway.
My early years(mid '80s) as a mechanic were at a Lincoln Mercury dealer. Interesting times...EECIII to EECIV and yea, a bunch of intake oil leaks out the back of the 302s. I'm not a mechanic anymore but got to see a bunch of change while I was a mechanic. Worked on 2 Mark VII diesels and a Ranger diesel at that Lincoln dealership....those are so rare now. Makes me feel old. Memories.
@@nhzxboi that had to suck!
Oh no. I enjoyed it. Didn't suck at all. Interesting as hell. Vehicles didn't run well(EECIII) out of the box and making them run at all was a fun challenge for a young mechanic. I started at a Chrysler dealership. I got to do two fuel injection to carburetor conversions(factory kit) on '81 Imperials. That stuff is so old now, no one cares. It was serious stuff when you were working on it. Imperial retrofit: Pallets of parts. Amazing thinking a TSB said: "remove fuel injection system and install carburetor". LOL. But was true.
@nhzxboi it's funny that the tilt columns and illuminated entry in those Imperials were all GM parts.
Very beautiful car. But unfortunately also very, very expensive. It costs around $12000 (and the average salary is $1500).
They sure sold a bunch of them.
nice
Thank you! I thought it was a good find.