One-family-owned California car with its original 5.0L V8 engine and transmission, professional repaint in the factory two-tone blue, restored interior, clean title, and documented restoration work. This 1986 Ford Crown Victoria holds a special place in our family. It was the first car we ever owned in the United States—the physical manifestation of the American Dream for us. For nearly 40 years, it has served us faithfully, with most of its original factory parts still in place and working. We never customized it or added aftermarket parts, except when absolutely necessary for repairs or restoration, such as replacing the hubcaps and restoring the interior upholstery. After we purchased it in 1986, it became our everyday car. It took us to work, hauled groceries, and carried us on countless family trips, including memorable drives to Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. Three generations of our family have benefited from its reliability and created priceless memories in it. We recently restored this car as a high school graduation gift for our son. Since he is attending college out of state and won’t need the car for the next four years, we’ve made the difficult decision to find it a new owner who will appreciate and care for it.
It presents beautifully as a well-preserved and thoughtfully restored family classic. The original engine and transmission remain in excellent running condition and have been carefully maintained over the years. We hope it finds a new owner who will appreciate its history as much as we have.
