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1980s Ford LTD Stationwagon White

This car is confusing to me. It looks like it's based on the Fairmont model, but I don't see that anywhere on the vehicle. The grille is not the typical Fairmont grille, ...

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jwcasciato commented on 11 Sep 2011

It's the very same car as the Ford Fairmont / Mercury Zephyr lines. This was the newly downsized FORD LTD II. The Mercury version was the Marquis while the Full-Size Marquis became the Grand Marquis. I had a 1984 Mercury Marquis in the 4dr sedan. It was a nice looking car and rode and handled decently, but certainly was not like it's big brother! And I had nothing but problems with all the electronic sensors and relays and such. Finally traded it off when the Transmission started slipping at 75K

Jack R commented on 03 Oct 2011

@rx6180 Hey, Mick! Yes, these were very utilitarian cars when new, and as Jay points out, were the result of the downsizing of what had been the very huge Ford full sized wagons. There is some merit in those straight lines...rear passengers don't have to duck to accommodate the slanted roofline...and those straight lines made the stationwagon a possibility. I think the overall look was still influenced by the very boxy but beautiful Lincoln Continental of the 60's. Likely an older owner!:)

Jack R commented on 11 Sep 2011

@jwcasciato Hey, Jay! Thanks for the help in identifying the family lines of this vehicle! I knew it was definitely downsized compared to the full sized LTDs I had known, and assumed it was of the Fairmont family. Interestingly, my friend had a Fairmont wagon, and traded it because of premature transmission problems! Size wise it was probably a winner...but those darn mechanical/electronic details were the death knell of many a car at the time! Thanks! :) Jack

jwcasciato commented on 02 Dec 2011

@o2boutdoors You're correct - the LTD II was discontinued after 79. With the advent of the new smaller LTD (Fox platform) the Full-Size LTD was now the "LTD Crown Victoria". However, the LTD II (Torino platform) was not considered a Full-Size car. By today's standards, it certainly was, but in the 70s it was considered a Mid-Sized car, and was actually shorter than the regular Galaxie/LTD line.

rx6180 commented on 02 Oct 2011

Looks like a rare survivor of a relatively unloved breed. Typically 80s boxy styling. Strange how straight lines and big rectangular lights took off in the 80s. Is is starting to look dated now and therefore 'classic', but somehow not altogether 'beautiful'. Do you think this was a low mileage car possibly with an elderly previous owner, hence the good condition but the odd 'ding'?

Jack R commented on 08 Sep 2011

@gene978 Hey, Gene! Thanks for your help in identifying! It appears smaller than the full sized wagons that immediately preceded it. That would indeed be a bargain for a versatile wagon...a nice people hauler plus room for cargo. I think the minivan spelled the doom for these wagons! Thanks! :) Jack

gene978 commented on 07 Sep 2011

I'd say '1984 or 85 I remember they started selling these in Marquis trim loaded for $9999.00 and I thought one heck of a deal. Seeing they sold for close to $13K loaded at first. My best friends father had BUYERS remorse so bad. LOL. thanks Jack!

o2boutdoors commented on 01 Dec 2011

@jwcasciato This is an LTD, not an LTD II. It and the Mercury Marquis share the Fox Chassis with Fairmonts, Zephyrs, and Mustangs. The LTD II was a full sized car. This one looks nice with the 10-hole Mustang wheels.

Jack R commented on 02 Oct 2013

I think this was a very serviceable wagon...big enough to be useful, but not gargantuan so as to be a gas hog or difficult to park! I think it had pleasant styling lines, too! Thanks! :) Jack

Jack R commented on 08 Sep 2011

@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! Yeah..not quite perfect, but in beautiful shape. I NEVER see these on the road. Ford sure had the the preponderance of the market back then. Thanks! :) Jack

cheddyrod commented on 07 Sep 2011

Quite nice shape, just a little ding above the left wheel well. Nice to see that someone is looking after these now rare wagons.

Jack R commented on 08 Sep 2011

@jojocats2 Hey, John! So true..I think this wagon is the ideal size...very nice looking! Thanks! :) Jack

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