Test Driven: 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
Posted: May 9, 2012 Filed under: TEST DRIVEN, Used Gems | Tags: 1979, 2000, Beige, Crown Vic, Crown Victoria, cruiser, Detective, Ford, Full-Size, Mind over motor, P71, Panther, Patrol, Police Interceptor, review, Sedan, Test Driven, Undercover, V8 Leave a comment »
The cops have had an interesting automotive history in this country. Chrysler had a great grip on the market until the Eighties, then Chevy, and now Ford. But, the Crown Victoria, Ford’s greatest offering to the altar of the fraternal order of police, died on September 15, 2011, after being in production for over three decades. It’s not the best looking ride in the stable, and it certainly isn’t the one that gets all the girls. But, it’s got room for six, eight cylinders, rear wheel drive, and a reputation for working around the clock and then some. I grabbed the keys to this decade-plus old detective’s chariot and asked myself a very good question: Can a modern-day Blues-Mobile be worth 3 grand? Read the rest of this entry »
Buying an Ex-Cop Car
Posted: July 19, 2011 Filed under: AUTOMOTIVE INSIGHTS, CARS 101 | Tags: 9C1, Caprice, Car, Charger, Chevrolet, Cops, Crown Vic, Crown Victoria, Dodge, Driver, Durable, Ford, GM, Mind over motor, P71, Panther, Patrol, Police, RWD, V8 1 Comment »
Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor
Most people aren’t big fans of the police. In a previous article, I declared that I’m not a member of this group. I respect the police, I leave them alone, and they tend to leave me alone (save for the times I’ve been pulled over). A lot of people are aware that police cars usually have factory modifications to handle the rigors of police work. Some of the mods include more powerful engines, firmer suspension, better brakes, a more durable interior, and disconnected rear switchgear (windows, locks, etc). However, those looking to buy a de-commissioned patrol vehicle should definitely watch out. Read the rest of this entry »
To the PD: Please stop driving trucks.
Posted: July 18, 2011 Filed under: AUTOMOTIVE INSIGHTS, INDUSTRY TALK | Tags: 9C1, Caprice, Chevy, Cops, Crown Victoria, Interceptor, Mind over motor, Patrol, Police Car, Police Interceptor, PPV, Problem, Suburban, Tahoe 1 Comment »
Chevy Tahoe PPV. Photo courtesy of cars.blogs.ca
Everyone knows that safe driving saves lives, but the police departments across the country need to do a bit better. Since GM started offering their full-framed SUVs in a police-spec type, a lot of local deparments have begun outfitting them as undercover vehicles. I see them often, and every time I see one, I think to myself, “Wait a minute…that’s just not safe.” Read the rest of this entry »
Barges: What’s the deal?
Posted: June 17, 2011 Filed under: AUTOMOTIVE INSIGHTS, INDUSTRY TALK | Tags: 300, American, Caprice, Charger, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Crown Victoria, Dodge, Ford, Full-Size, GM, LX, LY, Mind over motor, Panther, RWD, V8 Leave a comment »
2006-2009 Crown Victoria Standard
Recently, Ford pulled the plug on the Panther chassis, which underpinned the Crown Victoria and its brothers. Read the rest of this entry »
