1984 Ford LTD

1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 4 Door Sedan For consignment, a 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 4 door sedan showing 61,107 non actual miles. The LTD in the model name has been debated over the years and is said to stand for either Luxury Trim Dcor or as an abbreviation for Limited . In either case, it is said to indicate a level of prestige and exclusivity. This one presents as a mostly original survivor, a car marketed as an adult luxury car that your grandfather probably drove, but now exists as a rare remnant of big 80s steel sedans. Exterior The elegant and stately black must have sparkled in the showroom and perhaps has lost some of that luster, but remains a smart look enhanced by white pinstripes that run the shoulder line but also trim the trunk lid, hitting right angles to form a square on a very square car, the tail capped by rectangle tail lights where round ones would be out of place. Added dual exhaust on this car does expel oval tailpipes under the laser straight rear bumper while the front remains a series of squares in the headlights and eggcrate grille. A vinyl padded landau top with brushed aluminum B-pillar trim adds an 80s era boost in class and was standard unless you chose the delete option. 15-inch turbine style wheels depart from stodgy hubcaps and give this car a hint of sportiness. Condition wise, there are just a few issues. In particular the paint on the roof is substantially marred and there is a squiggly scratch/scuff on the side. That said, the metalwork is in good shape with the exception of a dented scuff on one wheel arch trim piece. Interior Gray door panels mix textured velour tops, plastic and vinyl armrests with brushed aluminum control panels, and carpeted lowers in an elaborate mix of materials thats quite fancy and all are in great shape with some minor separation on the drivers door of the vinyl from the metal switchgear plate. A good portion of the sale brochure is dedicated to interior comfort and its here in spades with a crushed velour, couch-like gray split bench seat in front featuring multiple powered adjustments and armrests for each occupant. The back bench offers the same materials and level of comfort with access to the seat pockets ahead. A gray plastic steering wheel shows some patina and wears a center panel of woodgrain plastic, visually connecting to the instrument cluster surround which frames a wide, horizontal speedometer with the 55 circled for emphasis, in the same year Sammy Hagar would sing about his inability to maintain it. The faux wood continues across the span of the dash, taking in an AM/FM/Cassette radio and A/C controller in the center. Plush gray carpet covers the floor, truly high pile stuff, and the padded felt headliner shows some indentations but is fully intact. The entire trunk is lined in cloth covered plastic panels. Drivetrain Under the big hood, a driver quality 5.0 liter V8 with EFI and an AOD, (automatic overdrive), 4-speed automatic sending power to the Ford 8.8 in back with TracLoc. Power brakes here are configured as front disc and rear drum. Undercarriage Driver quality under here as well with a generous amount of surface rust but no apparent invasive rust is seen. A drop of oil or two on the pan and a probably pinion seal leak in the back, but knuckles are dry and no major leaks seen. Dual exhaust has been added and moves through FlowMaster mufflers before heading to the back. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and a 4 link with coil springs out back. Drive-Ability We had a Delta 88 in 1984 and this car shares some of those middle glass luxury vibes. Column tufted crushed velour has been replaced with slick, stain resistant materials today, or if youre lucky, Alcantara. But this cushy interior is like sitting in a cloud, and the big, square car provides a complementary smooth ride working all 140 horses of the 5 liter. Cruiser, not bruiser. A testament to Fords commitment to quality is evidenced by all functions working as they should on this survivor from the early days of MTV. 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. Thumbing through the 1984 catalog, this spec of black paint and white pinstripes, cornering lamps, turbine wheels, and half vinyl top was used in an action shot of the car moving through an urban highway. And its fantastic. More than 130,000 4 door Crown Vics were produced in 1984 but when was the last time youve seen one in nice, presentable and drivable condition? If your father or grandfather owned one, nows your chance to experience what he sought from the original, 40 years later. 2FABP43F3EX124743 2-Canada F-Ford Motor Company A-Passenger Car B-Manual Belts P43-Crown Victoria 4 Door Sedan F-302ci CFI V8 3-Check Digit E-1984 X-Talbotville, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant 124743-Sequential Unit Number Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (thats more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.