Vehicle Description
1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon
"Although station wagons have largely been usurped by SUVs and
minivans in the new millennium, they have retained a loyal cult
following among a certain segment of consumers. The American
Station Wagon Owners Association professes to be a club that "gives
wagons of all kinds the love they deserve.". The association's site
publishes personal stories of people reflecting on their love
affair with the station wagon, as well as dates for events where
station wagon owners congregate to show off their vintage cars."
Thx Investopedia.com
For consignment, a 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria station wagon with
a title verified 59,079 actual miles. Owned by our consignor for 22
years who was attracted to its originality, low mileage and its
heavy duty tow option. Less than six thousand Crown Vic station
wagons were produced in 1989 and according to the Marti Report that
will accompany the car, just 533 of them had the trailer tow
package.
Exterior
Our time capsule begins with a coat of solid Twilight Blue Metallic
paint covering the long panels and boxy profile. Long rear side
windows start where the sedan would end, and the rear overhang is
almost as long! As boxy as it is, the front shows hints of rounded
edges to come in future years, but the chrome framed grille and
bezels are still upright over a large, chrome bumper. The hood goes
on forever just before the raked windshield takes over and lifts
the roof high, allowing for large windows that in addition to the
rear pieces, create an airy feel and open greenhouse. The roof rack
is an attractive piece, adorned with woodgrain decals that adds a
welcome dimension to the roof line. Ten years earlier, National
Lampoon's Vacation would double the tail lights on their LTD wagon,
but we think it's much more attractive in factory form, handsome
lenses bookending a wide, left hinged tailgate with embedded third
brake light. Imperfections include some scuffs, scratches and dings
on this otherwise clean and straight wagon.
Interior
The dark blue of the exterior is matched with the Shadow Blue
interior beginning on the door panels of vinyl, plastic, and
carpeted kick panels. All four are spotless but the elastic keeping
the map pockets taut gave up a while ago and both hang loose. It's
hard to imagine a family wagon without some simulated wood trim and
it's here on each door and framing all instrumentation on the
dashboard. A split bench seat is dressed in plaid DuraWeave, with
vinyl framing and looks spectacular and the rear bench matches in
color and quality. No third row in the back, but a substantial open
and flat space covered in nice blue carpet. Up front, it does not
veer from the LTD sedan with a horizontal speedometer to 85 mph,
column shifter, A/C panel, and updated AM/FM/CD radio and
everything is in amazing condition. The blue carpet shows minimal
wear and the long, blue headliner is in great shape.
Drivetrain
Ford's familiar 5.0 liter EFI engine is under the hood showing
usage but clean for age and mileage, backed by 4-speed automatic
overdrive transmission that sends power to the Ford 8.8" in back
with 3.55 TracLoc, part of the towing package. Other additions for
the towing package include an auxiliary oil cooler, heavy duty
radiator, and dual exhaust, just to name a few. Heavy duty rear
power drum brakes were standard on the wagons and added to the
sedan when the towing package option was selected, while power disc
brakes occupy the front.
Undercarriage
Super clean underneath with minimal surface rust. The gleaming dual
exhaust system includes an H-pipe, stock style mufflers, and
tailpipes that turn east and west and exit to the side behind the
rear wheels. Suspension here is configured as coil springs up front
and a 4 link with coil springs out back. According to the brochure,
heavy duty U-joints are part of the towing package.
Drive-Ability
It's like driving an LTD through a tunnel, only the tunnel is
attached to your car! It's a long way back there but the wide rear
window allows for plenty of visibility and the engine, rated at a
mere 160 horsepower, adequately pulls the car, aided by the free
breathing of the dual exhaust. You won't win slalom races in this
car, but it tracks straight, rides soft, and stops on demand. We
note the A/C not working but all other functions operate as they
should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Sure, the red carpet would roll out for you at Radwood. But who
wouldn't love to see this at any car show? It's incredibly
original, a rare find, and the wagon life brings back memories for
millions of Americans. Our consignor believes this car has never
towed anything, but that doesn't mean you won't benefit from the
heavy duty components added make this LTD a little more enjoyable
to drive and stronger than your average brick. Wagons have been a
hot segment of the collector market for over a decade now, and we
expect this one is at the mall for a short vacation between
owners.
2FABP76F4KX169098
2-Canada
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
B-Manual Belts
P76-LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon
F-5.0 Liter EFI V8
4-Check Digit
K-1989
X-Talbotville, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
169098-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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