Ford Crown Victoria Wanted

Ford Crown Victoria Wanted

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db355

Original Poster:

4 posts

135 months

Friday 16th August 2013
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Hi
Does anyone know of any Ford Crown Victoria's for sale in the UK
I'm after a p71 Police Intercepter, ideally a black and white, and looking for it to be a year 2001 - 2007 model
Any help would be appreciated
db

zubair

828 posts

200 months

Friday 16th August 2013
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HI my friend has 2 for sale he is based in Colchester both of his cars are advertised on ebay and there are few others on ebay

db355

Original Poster:

4 posts

135 months

Friday 16th August 2013
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Hi Thanks for the reply
Yes i have seen both those ads on ebay for the ones in Colchester, i would prefer to have an LAPD black and white if possible, without having to get a different one and get it wrapped in the appropriate decals

PantherMan

1 posts

135 months

Saturday 24th August 2013
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I have a few in New York (very competitive shipping) from all parts of the country in all kinds of flavors. Blue, white or black p71's. Let me know what sounds good for you and I can send you pictures.

Roo

11,503 posts

214 months

Saturday 24th August 2013
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If you're still looking try these people.

http://www.usa-cop-cars.com/sales/index.html

Turn down the sound on your computer before going to the website though.

db355

Original Poster:

4 posts

135 months

Saturday 24th August 2013
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Roo said:
If you're still looking try these people.

http://www.usa-cop-cars.com/sales/index.html

Turn down the sound on your computer before going to the website though.
Hi Roo, Thanks for the message, I have checked out that company in the past, There prices are way too steep for me, But thanks anyway

db355

Original Poster:

4 posts

135 months

Saturday 24th August 2013
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PantherMan said:
I have a few in New York (very competitive shipping) from all parts of the country in all kinds of flavors. Blue, white or black p71's. Let me know what sounds good for you and I can send you pictures.
Hi PantherMan, I am looking for a black and white p71 Pref LAPD, Ideally between the Years 2001 - 2007, I Found one on Ebay based in Baltimore, Maryland USA and was Quoted approx 1300 Pounds to get it shipped back to the UK, I have since been told that this was expensive and to be wary of any hidden costs, when i spoke to the shipping company they were very vague on this and could not guarantee the price
I think i would prefer to locate one in the UK, as i would avoid any shipping costs and it would have all the appropriate work done to convert it to UK legislation (Emmissions, Headlights, M.O.T, DVLA registration ETC)

SheriffAds

103 posts

135 months

Saturday 24th August 2013
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As someone who owns a CVPI my advice would be to bite the bullet and get one direct from the States - you will be very lucky to find exactly what you want for a good price already in the UK. There are some bargains to be had out there in the States and if you can handle getting it shipped and on the road here then you won't be sorry.

If it is over 10 years old then you don't need an SVA so you could get a 2003 (nice year) and save some effort there. Just remember that with total costs, what you pay in $$s will be what you pay in ££s. Avoid large departments such as LAPD, NYPD etc as they have a large motorpool and the vehicles get very abused. Smaller departments are better because often officers are assigned and responsible for their vehicles.

When you buy it, and ship it, the total cost is added together by the tax man. You then pay import duty on that. The import is then added to your total cost and you pay VAT. Once that is done you get all the paperwork to prove you have imported it legally, you then get an MOT and register it on the road. DVLA will issue you a number plate and it is job done.

You will have a nice car this way for less money than what people the UK want. As examples:

2010 black and white for less than 6K
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Crown-Victoria...

2003 white for less than 4k
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Crown-Victoria...

These guys are very helpful but you need to join the club (well worth it) in order to get the information... http://www.911evac.co.uk/phpbb3/index.php

mikef

5,247 posts

258 months

Monday 26th August 2013
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Roo said:
If you're still looking try these people.

http://www.usa-cop-cars.com/sales/index.html
Drove past their showroom last week and it looked boarded up

Roo

11,503 posts

214 months

Monday 26th August 2013
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mikef said:
Roo said:
If you're still looking try these people.

http://www.usa-cop-cars.com/sales/index.html
Drove past their showroom last week and it looked boarded up
They've still got the cars but concentrate more on the hire side of the business.

SheriffAds

103 posts

135 months

Monday 2nd September 2013
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Likewise you could give this company a shout http://www.copcarsdirect.co.uk

They are significantly cheaper than competition and their cars are more authentic. I met the guy on Sunday - nice chap call Clive. If you speak with him tell him that Adam with the Orange County car recommended him to you.

zubair

828 posts

200 months

Monday 2nd September 2013
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Hi I already recommended Clive his cars are very nice and he is a very nice man I think the chap wanted a different type of p71 maybe LAPD

Captain Cadillac

2,974 posts

194 months

Thursday 12th September 2013
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I may have mentioned this before... but... £30K for a retired cop car?

I am in the wrooong business!

SheriffAds

103 posts

135 months

Thursday 12th September 2013
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Captain Cadillac said:
I may have mentioned this before... but... £30K for a retired cop car?

I am in the wrooong business!
Up until a couple of years ago, you could buy a new one for less LOL

croyde

23,933 posts

237 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Probably too late but I went to see a guy who had 3 the other day. All in brilliant nick and one only had 38,000 miles on the clock. They were 2009 and 2008 models. All P71s and the one I drove felt more European in handling than any other US car I've driven. I presume the Cop suspension is better.

Because they were not that old and were in good nick, even the interiors looked like new, they were all about the £10k mark, which I'd suspect, what with traveling to the States to buy them and shipping, tax, test etc would not really generate a profit for him but he just collects them and sells them on when he needs space.

He also had ex police Impalas and Chargers as well. All late 2000s.

PM me if you want his number.

Ewanph

143 posts

163 months

Saturday 23rd June 2018
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Anybody else own a Crown Vic?

croyde

23,933 posts

237 months

Saturday 23rd June 2018
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There's a nice looking 2002 Vic on ebay at the moment.

£6900 but I think that's too much.

Just stick Ford Crown Victoria in the search bar and it's the only one that comes up.

My old Mercury Grand Marquis was originally up for £8k but sat there for ages.

I made a cheeky offer of £3k and got it.

Worth a try. They are rare but it's a very small market.

Helped that the seller lived up in the Scottish Highlands.

AdeTuono

7,405 posts

234 months

Sunday 24th June 2018
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Ewanph said:
Anybody else own a Crown Vic?
Just bought one this week. Not driven it yet. 'Basic' springs to mind biggrin

Ewanph

143 posts

163 months

Saturday 30th June 2018
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What’s it like?

AdeTuono

7,405 posts

234 months

Sunday 1st July 2018
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Ewanph said:
What’s it like?
Just been out for my first drive in it. Utterly brilliant! Totally unlike anything else I've got. Like driving a bed!