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Not in the market for a Vic but bidding on this one. Love highly optioned examples - auto climate control, trip computer, vent windows, leather, auto lamps, premium sound all in an 84. Clean car.
I didnt bother reading...those front seats are in really nice shape. Wonder if they are recovered as the rears show aging that the fronts dont display.
Also something funny up with the trunk.
Its got a rotary buff job. lots of holograms. Tough on black paint. Shine up nice in that cali sun.
The passenger front seat looks like a vinyl redo. I would not be concerned. Most seats have been redone like that. Most shops don't want to do leather because of the cost. You have to buy at least a half a hide with all blemishes. The under belly leather is more expensive. That piece redone in vinyl in a small California shop costs $175-$400 . The CV looks really nice. Perfect colors, Excellent condition and options. Just beware that it is a donation vehicle generally for a reason. More than likely, it did not pass Ca. smog and it was too nice to junk, so it got donated.
That is either a TBI or VV depending on the motor . I think I know that auction yard. I have bought cars there many years ago. Very popular and lots of bidders. Be ready to get it out of there quick. They handle other auctions besides the donated cars. If I was in Ca. I would want to buy it ! Good luck.
The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s Vehicle Inspection Results page, displays Inspection history based on the vehicle VIN or license plate.
plate # 1KFU012
Based on the rear licence plate frame I'd say the driver may be getting too old to drive.
It's got low miles, I don't think it would be too hard to get it to pass CA smog. I always do a tune up, oil change and take care of any codes before I take mine in and have always passed. That said, it is getting harder to find places that are willing to smog OBD1 vehicles in CA.
88 Country Squire
86 Colony Park, non-op'd
89 Mark VII LSC, non-op'd
I'd pay $2,000 for that all day long. I'd love to have that turd. It's not often you see an early model Ford all loaded up like that. Most of the optioned cars were Mercury or Lincoln offerings. My old '85 (RIP) wasn't even as loaded.
1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge
The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s Vehicle Inspection Results page, displays Inspection history based on the vehicle VIN or license plate.
plate # 1KFU012
Based on the rear licence plate frame I'd say the driver may be getting too old to drive.
It's got low miles, I don't think it would be too hard to get it to pass CA smog. I always do a tune up, oil change and take care of any codes before I take mine in and have always passed. That said, it is getting harder to find places that are willing to smog OBD1 vehicles in CA.
If the car is considered a Gross Polluter that really sucks to get that removed. If the car is a VV It is really hard to get it to pass. A few things to consider as I went through many smog tests many years ago with many vehicles. Replace plugs, wires, cap, EGR if needed, Take the car out for at least a 25 mile highway speed run right before the smog test. Get the cats nice and hot. If a pre test is allowed anymore, have it done before anything is recorded. Something that old, it might be a good idea to put new cats on it. If a elderly person owned it, chances are they just putted around. Cats just got plugged up. TBI cars are not too bad but once again, everything has to be just right. Gas cap too. Don't use a locking one. Get a new non locking one as they seal better.
I would love to have that car. No smog checks where I am at. Just have to put them away for six months out of the year due to winter.
Be prepared for some serious bidding on that car. Something in that shape doesn't go cheap if people have money. When I was buying there,(before the internet) timing was everything. Time of the month, weather, who showed up. Good luck
If it had grey leather I would be beyond hopped up on it, my Dad bought a black 86 grey interior, turbines, heavily optioned brand new.
Chris
LoL if it had grey interior I wouldn't want it. I can't stand grey interiors unless it's the only thing offered, like with your Cartier TC. They're just so bland to me and many of the cars sold from the late 90's to present always have grey interior or shades of gray and black. ZZZZzzzzZZZZzzz
1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge
Ha, yea, BUT - grey stands the test of time. Black OK but wears poorly. Any brand new car I bought was eiither grey, charcoal, or black. Only my wifes current navigator is light tan which is very nice.
My blue and tan interiors would like to disagree with you.
With proper care, anything will last. But yeah, your experience supports what I've seen, shades of grey to black. Meh. I mean, my Fireturd's grey and black interior works, I don't hate it. But then again, I've known the car since I was nine. Of course I like it haha.
1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge
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