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Junkyard Find: 1986 Ford LTD Country Squire LX
Since we’re on a Country Squire Junkyard Find roll, with a ’76 Squire on Wednesday and a ’77 Squire yesterday, let’s take a look at a Panther Squire today. Yes, Panther Love even extends to Reagan-era woodie wagons!
Piston Slap: Coming to Terms With an Old Soul
Ross writes:
Several years ago a friend suggested to me that I had an old soul. I pretended to not understand what he meant even though I watched old television shows, saw old movies and listened to the big band sounds of the thirties and forties.
I’m beginning to come to grips with my old soul though and I need a bit of advice.
NHTSA Not On Board With Panther Love
While we normally avoid recall related stories here at TTAC, our beloved (well, not by me, really) Panthers get so little love elsewhere, we figure we may as well bring this to your attention.
New or Used? : The Blasphemy Of Accountancy Edition
TTAC commentator Gannett writes:
This has now become an important question around our house: what’s the best/cheapest (not necessarily the same thing) way to drive 25,000 miles a year?
New Or Used? : What Isn't Better Than A Panther Edition
Hey Sajeev and Steve,
Need your assistance for a fellow panther lover (my aunt) who is going to be looking for a new ride this fall.
She currently has a Mercury Grand Marquis (her second or third) and loves the car and would replace it with another in a heartbeat if they were still for sale. If you’re asking why she’s getting rid of it, there isn’t any particular reason.
Vengeful Scam On Legit Repo Man or Crooked Repo Man Selling Stolen Car? You Decide!
The world of towed-away cars can be a harsh one, as our very own Steven Lang often points out. Today I heard the latest in a long series of tales from the often-penumbral world of towing and repossessions, a Craigslist ad that purports to be selling a mistakenly-repoed Crown Vic. A phony ad meant to drag a clean business and its owner into a world of pain— an all-too-common occurrence in the maddening world of Craigslist cars-for-sale listings— or something that will soon have the constabulary asking a lot of pointed questions in a certain Maryland tow yard’s office?
New Or Used? : Large Marge Don't Want No Land Barge Edition
Dear Steve and Jeev,
My girlfriend needs a car while in the midst of many other big financial decisions that severely limit her car budget. Here’s the situation.
Piston Slap: Deffo Not Your Father's Oldsmobile!
Long time listener, first time caller. I have a 1982 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Brougham, that last summer I ripped the 307 out of. It now has a Chevy ZZ4 crate motor, backed by a TH 350 transmission. (Gasp! My hero!!! – SM)
Junkyard Find: 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Safety Edition
By the time the last few years of the Mercury-ized version of the Ford Crown Victoria rolled around, every single Grand Marquis sold was an Ultimate Edition. Back in the late 1990s, however, Mercury shoppers had more choices. Including, apparently, a Safety Edition. Here is an example I found in a Denver self-service yard last week.
Piston Slap: Ter-Sell or Not Ter-Sell?
TTAC Commentator Ryoku75 writes:
Thanks for your response on my question on modern car grilles, you make a good point on modern cars being a bit taller up-front than needed. Now, I own an ’89 Toyota Tercel that needs a rear wheel bearing and exhaust (muffler, piping), otherwise it works fine and has 125k.
Piston Slap: Of Panther Love, and a Fox Love Supreme (Part II)
Sajeev writes:
This is an update to a previous Piston Slap query about buying one of the last great American sedans. And there’s no Panther bias here, you insane Rotary guys are free to buy this beast and share your thoughts the same manner. We’ll listen to ANY great story. And go vote while you’re at it…since our opinions can’t help us keep cars in production!
What's Wrong With This Picture: Carmelo Anthony Edition
The exalted community of Panther-platform enthusiasts has a term for people who deliberately make their Crown Vics look like working undercover/plainclothes police cars: “wackers”.
You can’t call this fellow a “wacker”. “Wack”, on the other hand…
Piston Slap: Putting the HO in Your Colony's 5.0!
Joe writes:
Dear Sajeev,
It was a mild winter here in Minnesota, so it promises to be an early spring. And with spring comes the promise of new automotive projects. Right now we are in the pre-spring thinking and planning stages. Attached is a photo of my possible project. Some background would be helpful.
Piston Slap: Riddle Me This About Prius' Batteries, Panther Love
Lynn writes:
Hi Sajeev,
I enjoy your columns for their history and technology surprises of what might be wrong. Two history questions:
Piston Slap: 38,000 Impala Police Cars Recalled, Chevrolet Claims Victory?
TTAC commentator Sinistermisterman writes:
Why isn’t Sajeev all over this one like a rash? GM recalls 38,000 cop cars.
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