Why The Ford Crown Victoria Might Just Be America’s Greatest Car
The roots of the Crown Vics go back a long way. Ford’s Panther Platform, which is used by the Crown Victoria and related Lincoln and Mercury products, traces its roots back to 1978, making it one of the longest-produced platforms in the history of the American automotive industry.
The final Crown Vic rolled off the assembly line in September 2011. These days, Crown Vics have all but disappeared from active Police and government fleets, but enthusiasts, racers and diehard Panther platform fans are keeping the legend alive and well …
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