While the Ford Crown Vic can easily be considered an “old man’s” car, I have given serious thought to buying one of the used Crown Victoria Police Interceptor models.
Before buying my Scion tC, I had done quite a bit of research on the Police Interceptor (PI) as a possibility. There are quite a few police departments that replace all of their cruisers when they reach a specific mileage, usually in the neighborhood of 50,000 to 80,000 miles.
The Crown Vic has a pretty good track record for being a workhorse of a vehicle, particularly when you consider that the Crown Vic is also a popular choice among taxi drivers. But I would be lying to you if I said that I was considering a PI because of the reliability.
Think about the last time you were driving along on the highway in the left lane and you looked in the rear view mirror and saw what looked like an unmarked police cruiser closing in behind you. Chances are you quickly looked for the first opportunity to move over to the next lane to let the officer cruise right by you.
That is why I want one of these cars, preferably with the crash bar installed up front and the spotlight on the driver’s side window. With all of the highway driving that I do on my commute to and from work, I am sure this car would make that drive much more enjoyable and would likely reduce the number of people that crawl along in front of me.
While I am happy with my Scion tC and do not regret making that purchase, I still think it would be fun to own a Police Interceptor that is pimped out with as much equipment as would be street legal for a civilian vehicle.
Would you move over if you saw one of these closing in behind you?
Photo credit: CHEYKA Motors, Inc.
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At the moment I am searching for a full sized Jotto Desk Trunk Tray or a full sized trunk tray by Gamber Johnson unless there are other trunk trays that I am not aware of. I have been looking at a pair of Havis Shields trunk trays but because of their size with Havis I might have to buy 2 of these. I’m looking to mount all of the sound equipment onto one or two of these trays. I think it would look real trick considering I’ll have 5 amps plus a surround sound processor and various other sound equipment. Let me know what you can find out for me and I’d be much appreciated and will be back in touch with you sometime later tonight! Thanks
Alex Inglis
I’m sorry I have’nt been replying to the site but I’ve been off of my feet for a while trying to get the pain in my neck to mellow out all due to a drunk driver rear ending me at and estamated speed of 70mph while I was stopped at a red light back in 1990. Anyways I finally located some used equipment trays for the P71’s. These trays are in really great shape and the last that I looked this persons selling them for about $60.00 to $70.00 a tray. I bought mine for about that price and I failed to mentioned and it was a double tier tray that I bought. I dont think it’s going to be enough to hold all of the amps that I’ve got going in on this system install. I’ve got 4 amps going in on this particular build for a toal of 4000 watts in this stereo system. My main goal is to not cut this car up or alter it in any visable way. I’m now ready to move forwad on the sound system install. Ohh! also I finally located the Alpine surround sound processor from a man that sells Alpine and Denon sound equipment, he’s located in Japan but sells his products here on Ebay so, things are finally starting to go my way finally. I’ve got everything that I need on this system build. It took me 6 months to locate everything that I wanted/needed but everythings now ready to be installed on this build. I figure a good solid 2 days possibly 3 days on the install then I’ll be ready to make my ears bleed. (jk) I’ll let you know how things go once I’ve got it all installed plus I’ll have some pictures. PEACE yall!
Please let me know what you can find on aJotto Desk full size trunk tray> Im also looking at the Havis trays but with the Havis trays Im probably going to have to go with 2 of these. Lastly if I can possibly locate on one of the full size Gamber Johnson full size trunk trays depending upon the size of their trunk tray. I’m getting reafy to build really crazy huge sound system in my P71 and I think it would look really trick to mount all my electronics in back on one of these. let me know with what you find out please.
thanks and thanks for your posting. I found it to be interesting as well.
Sincerely
Alexander Inglis
Im sorry but I failed to ask just where do I have to go to see your website t hat sels all of the P71 equipment. I didnt think I saw anything on the above page unless I missed it? Thanks again.
Alex Inglis
My services website is http://www.martelautos.com and my online equipment store is at http://www.martelautos.com. I will check with my distributor on the trunk trays. Also, I though that I would let you know that it is part of my companies goal to open a branch in FL within the next 1-5 years.
Sorry, I put the same address twice. The second one is http://www.martelemergencyequipmet.com
My brother used to have one of these. I remember everyone was scared of him in the highways
Thats funny, I get the same reaction lolz. Everyones curious about my car. All the sheriffs wave but not so much the FHPs, their unfriendly so it seems….
Alex, I’d really like to feature your car on the blog. I know you emailed me a few pictures and quite the recap of your car, but if you have more pictures or want to write up something specific let me know.
Its rain here yesterday and today. Once the rain stops I’ll take some pictures other than the pictures the dealer gave to me. I’ll get that done asap. I sent you an email about all the crap thats been happening. Its been crazy lately.
Alex
Great, that is quite the story about what has happened with your car. Look forward to the pictures and then we’ll get a post up here featuring your car.
Is this legal to have? I was always wondering about that
Yes it is legal to own and drive one of these vehicles. Certain pieces of emergency equipment which are equipped and removed by the police are illegal for use by a civilian. 98% of the time all of the equipment is removed by the selling departments or by the used vehicle dealer selling the vehicles.
Man, I want one of these cars. I’m tired of people driving slow in the speed lane
Scares the shit out of whenever I see one of these. I got pulled over 3 times already and can’t risk getting pulled over anymore
I don’t know if people are aware that the rumor of Ford discontinuing the P71 Ford Crown Victoria’s a false rumor. I just received 2 pictures of the new P72 with its V10. As of March 12,2010 the new Crown Victorias pictures are on display. If people want a quick glimps of the P72 feel free to go to Ford Police Interceptor Team <Announcements@FordPoliceInterceptor-form.com and sign up. Once signed up you'll receive an email that will take you to this new musclebound police car.
Outstanding!! can’t wait to get one of these, thanks for the info.
My P71 is a 98 with stock hubcaps. Does anyone know if the newer bolt on style hubcaps will fit on these rims, or should i get new rims?
May get new rims anyway. These cars are awesome in almost every way and imo are well worth the investment. Contrary to conventional ‘wisdom’ these are not gas guzzlers, and gas prices aren’t going to the moon for awhile. China’s growth is fueled by massive central gov stimulus – much of it off of the books. Their bubble will burst as well.
This thing is tight. I want one of these
My bro got one these. Every time we go to parties he brings it and everyone thinks he is a cop. lol
If the P71’s in a really good condition the police will even think the same thing. A couple Fridays ago I was behind a car load of what appeared to be high school kids. Just minutes after they saw my P71 behind them a plastic bag goes out the window. I guess these guys got paranoid and tossed their dope. lolz
I think that’s funny. I ruined some stoners Friday night.
btw- I don’t know if my website address is working. I’ll check later,..
LOL @ Alex. This car is a money maker.
I rarely see these cars now a days. I used to see them all time, mostly high school kids had them. I wonder if my city put a law to ban these cop looking cars.
I had one of these when I was in college, but it had alot of miles. It was a nice car while it lasted
I want one
Do they still make these? I only see the older ones on the road
Yeah they make em. From earlier models up to last year a believe. I could be wrong but I believe up to 2009/’10 The newest ones have the Flex Fuel badge on the rear trunk lid. If you find the right deal you’ve got yourself one heck of a car.
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