None Finer: 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon

Claiming that any classic is the finest in existence is a bold strategy, but that is what the owner of this 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon suggests. There is no question that it presents beautifully, and it is loaded with factory options. It also offers the versatility of third-row seating. However, it is the odometer reading of 36,000 miles that some may find irresistible. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this fantastic survivor. It is worth a closer look because you might find yourself agreeing with the seller once you discover what this Crown Victoria offers.

Ford parked the LTD Crown Victoria in showrooms between 1980 and 1991. It offered several variants, with the first owner ordering this Station Wagon in 1986. They elected to coat its exterior in Sand Beige, a fairly subtle and restrained shade. The seller uses the term “none nicer” when describing its overall condition, and it is hard to find anything worth criticizing. The original paint retains a healthy shine, and if there are any defects, they are too minor to show in the supplied images. The panels are straight, and possibly the best news for potential buyers is that it only recently made the journey to its current location from its life in California. That makes its rust-free status unsurprising. The trim is in good order, with the roof rack a practical feature. The Crown Victoria rolls on its original 15″ turbine wheels, and like the glass, they appear faultless.

The first owner might have chosen a subtle paint shade, but they wielded their pen with abandon on the Order Form when choosing interior creature comforts. The buyer receives air conditioning, power windows, power locks, a six-way power front seat, cruise control, remote exterior mirrors, a tilt wheel, and an AM/FM stereo radio. When you add the versatility of third-row seating, this Wagon appears to have something for everyone. The seller recently recharged the A/C, which blows ice-cold. The Brown vinyl trim shows no signs of wear or distress, and the lack of wheel wear is consistent with the claimed odometer reading. The dash and pad are spotless, and the dealer plastic mats have beautifully preserved the carpet. Describing the interior as flawless is a dangerous strategy, but you will struggle to find many cleaner in a family wagon of this vintage.

Powering this Crown Victoria is the legendary fuel-injected 5.0-liter V8. This motor served the company in various forms for decades, and Ford continually updated it to squeeze out additional ponies for a few years after this Wagon rolled off the line. It produces 150hp and 270 ft/lbs of torque, which feeds to the road via a four-speed automatic transmission. Those figures ensure it isn’t a muscle wagon, but the V8, combined with power assistance for the steering and brakes, should make it an effortless performer in most circumstances. The seller claims this Ford has a genuine 36,000 miles on its odometer, and with a significant collection of documentation included, the new owner may be able to verify the mileage. They don’t indicate how well this classic runs or drives, but the visual indications are positive.

The seller listed this 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon here on Craigslist in Milford, Massachusetts. Their price of $22,500 is well above the market average, which may help explain why it has remained on the market for over four weeks. I performed a brief online search and located what I believe was a successful sale for this Wagon in 2020. It found a new home for $13,500. Do you believe the higher price today is justified?