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Spectacular 1 Owner 1994 Ford Crown Victoria Lx Super Low Miles Superb Condition on 2040-cars

Year:1994 Mileage:59865 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Boulder City, Nevada, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:4.6 Liter SOHC V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 2FALP74W5RX119778
Year: 1994
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Crown Victoria
Trim: LX 59K LOW MILES LEATHER EXTREMELY CLEAN
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Mileage: 59,865
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Sub Model: LX 59K LOW MILES LEATHER EXTREMELY CLEAN
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Blue

     

1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX

1994 Ford Crown Victoria LX

Purchased New; Was This Retired School Teacher's Final Car

 

Rear Air Suspension • High Level Audio • Leather Interior

Preferred Equipment Package #3  (most expensive PEP)

 

Front Engine (V8) Rear Wheel Drive • Old School Body-On-Frame Construction

 

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1994 Ford Crown Victoria LX

VIN: 2FALP74W5RX119778

Odometer: 59,865

Engine: 4.6 Liter SOHC V8

Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic

Exterior: Portofino Blue  (XC)

Interior: Portofino Blue leather  (CP)

Built: November, 1993 - St. Thomas Assembly - Southwold, Ontario, Canada

 

Over 136 high resolution pictures below.

 

Standard Equipment

4.6 Liter SOHC Modular V8 Engine

190 horsepower @ 4,250/260 ft-lbs. torque @ 3,250 RPM

Electronic 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission

Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive

Body-On-Frame

Speed Sensitive Variable Power Steering

4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes

Power Windows

Power Heated Outside Mirrors

Tilt Steering

Cruise Control

Air Conditioning

Autolamp System

Driver and Front Passenger Airbags

Dual Fold-Down Front Center Armrests

Rear Fold-Down Center Armrest

12-Volt Power Point

Interval Wipers

Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors

Secondary Visors

Digital Clock

Trip Computer/Message Center

Rear Floor Mounted Heat Ducts

Illuminated Locking Glove Box

Deluxe 18-Ounce Carpet

Instrument Panel Cup Holders

Instrument and Front/Rear Door Courtesy Lamps

Dual Beam Dome/Map Light

Front and Rear Assist Handles

Solar Tinted Glass

Power Antenna

Rear Window Defrost

Dual Body Side Paint Stripes

Wide Body Side Molding with Bright Insert

White Sidewall Tires

Under Hood Light

Fully Lined Trunk

Trunk Light

Stainless Steel Exhaust

Coil Springs

3.08 Rear Differential

20-Gallon Fuel Tank

 

Optional Equipment

Cast Aluminum Wheels

Leather Seating Surfaces

Front and Rear Carpeted Floor Mats

Preferred Equipment Package 3:

ABS Brakes

Electronic Traction Assist

Rear Air Suspension

Automatic Climate Control

High Level Audio

Electronic Digital Instrumentation

Auto-Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror

6-Way Power Driver's and Passenger Seats with Power Recline and Power Lumbar

Driver's Memory Seat

Remote Keyless Entry

 

Other Items

Dash Cover

Yokohama Avid Touring-S Steel Belted Radials  215/70R15

 

Recent Work

New Windshield

New Plugs and Fuel System Clean

New Window Regulator

 

1-Owner 1994 Ford Crown Victoria LX with an ultra-low 59,865 original miles.  Purchased new from Roy Raymond Ford-Mitsubishi, Twin Falls, Idaho in April of 1994.  The school teacher loaded his full size dream car with just about everything you could get at the time; leather interior, driver and passenger power seats, up-level audio, alloy wheel and rear air suspension.  Whether the school was a short trip from his home, or he simply drove the car sparingly, we'll never know but the numbers don't lie.  Under 3,000 miles annually or barely 8 miles a day since day one; whatever the math, this stunning traditional American sedan has been gently owned, rarely driven and is in spectacular condition in every way that matter, no matter how close you look.  So . . . let's have that look, shall we . . .

 

 

Flush, styled head lights were a big part of Ford's aerodynamic message during this period and they're still handsome 20 years later.  The impeccable condition of this Crown Vic will let you move this car's birthday ahead 6 or 8 years without raising an eyebrow . . .

 

 

available dates/mileage/history
11-6-93 engine build date  
11-93 compliance label build date  
11-9-93 NICB - vehicle manufactured and shipped to original dealer  
4-15-94 Idaho DMV - Salt Lake City, Utah  
1-9-96 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
1-15-96 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls 4,800
1-30-96 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
2-7-96 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
1-15-97 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
3-3-97 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
3-11-97 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
12-16-97 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
1-11-99 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
1-4-00 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
12-28-00 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
1-10-02 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
1-8-04 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
1-3-05 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
12-22-05 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
2-1-08 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
12-29-08 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
5-1-09 Idaho DMV - Twin Falls  
8-19-10 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 32,294
8-20-10 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
1-19-11 Team Ford - Las Vegas, Nevada - inspection 61,101
6-25-11 AAMCO Transmissions - Las Vegas, Nevada - transmission overhauled 37,285
8-1-11 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 40,439
8-2-11 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
10-4-11 Midas - Las Vegas, Nevada - new brakes, LOF 43,954
5-31-12 Team Ford - Las Vegas, Nevada - inspection 50,931
8-14-12 Nevada emissions/DMV - Las Vegas 53,076
9-26-12 Safelight Auto Glass - Las Vegas, Nevada - new windshield  
10-21-12 Firestone Complete Auto Care - Las Vegas, Nevada - new plugs, fuel system clean, flush/fill, LOF 54,657
11-27-12 Team Ford - Las Vegas, Nevada - inspection  
8-12-13 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 59,130
8-18-13 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
8-20-13 Nevada title - Las Vegas  
8-28-13 Nevada title transfer (original owner's death date) - Las Vegas  
10-16-13 Carmax - Henderson, Nevada 59,635
10-24-13 A-Best Auto - Henderson, Nevada - tail light wiring, heater hoses, window regulator  
11-15-13 current 59,865

 

 

Awesome paint, smooth, straight metal, no accident history, no hits and perfect panel fit . . .

 

 

Plenty of tread on the Yokohama radials and plenty of room in this sturdy, traditional 4-door V8 sedan . . .

 

 

Roy Raymond Ford dealer badge is fun nostalgia on a car that is the literal descendent of the full size Galaxies and LTDs this buyer likely grew up with.  Spacious 4-door, 6-passenger comfort and convenience, substantial full size body on a full perimeter steel frame with coil springs all around . . .

 

 

Every angle shows the body, paint and trim quality . . .very few nicks and blemishes; a whole lot less than you would expect for a vehicle this old.

 

 

We acquired this unusually nice Crown Vic after the widow's family chose to sell shortly after her husband's death.  It is, in every respect, what you would expect when hearing what we know of its history.  This gentleman bought the car new a few years before retirement and drove it very little until his passing at 73 years of age.  It was no surprise of course, to find small AAA and State Farm stickers upon arrival at our facility.  Its documented history, pristine condition and functional reliability give this story unimpeachable credibility and make this 1994 Ford Crown Victoria LX the finest quality car of its kind for sale on eBay today.

 

 

10-way power leather seats (driver and passenger) with power lumber, tilt, cruise, digital cluster, automatic climate control, premium audio, auto-dimming mirrors, leather wrapped steering wheel, dual airbags, power windows, locks and power heated outside mirrors and a lot more . . . all in spectacular condition . . .

 

 

Portofino Blue leather is beautifully aged much less than its already low mileage might suggest . . .

 

 

Electronic digital cluster with trip computer and driver information center.

 

 

4.6 Liter Modular V8  Engine

4190 horsepower @ 4,250/260 ft-lb torque @ 3,250 RPM

Clean, dry and perfect.

 

 

Undercarriage also clean, dry and perfect.

 

 

 

VIN: 2FALP74W5RX119778
country 2 Canada
manufacturer F Ford Motor Company
type A passenger car
restraint system L active belts, driver and passenger airbags
line P Ford North America Vehicles, passenger car
series/body type 74 Crown Victoria LX, 4-door sedan
engine W 4.6 liter SOHC V8, gas
check digit 5 matches per NHTSA
model year R 1994
assembly plant X St. Thomas assembly, Ontario, Canada
serial number 119778

 

 

Compliance label with November, 1993 build date.

 

 

Brake pads.

 

 

Original owner books.

 

 

A note from the owner.

I am a “used car dealer” but before that, I’m an automobile enthusiast.  I love original rare and high quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding selection of high-demand, high value vehicles.  I specialize in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that were cherished by their previous owners.  I have an experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I have therefore, built my business and reputation around finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer.  Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict requirements but a car must do something for me on a personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the bidder, that this is an above average, exceptional vehicle.  If nothing about the car excites me, it probably won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of business.

With just four employees and no sales people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may at first glance appear.  It has taken great care and effort to create such an organization and often, an unusually high investment in a particular car we are about to list.  To sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my corner and Chris, owner of A-Best Auto Repair in Henderson, Nevada has my back.  He and his crew can fix anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no small detail unimportant.  They do an exhaustive 130 point inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes their methodical investigation.  Experience has shown that everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy customer that says good things about me.  Moreover; it allows my writer to describe the car with ease and confidence, something that simply is not possible unless he thinks it is true.  If major issues are found or the cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one.  I simply absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it at auction.

After the vehicle is fully sorted it arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see on eBay.  He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else tells him about the car as he combs over every inch, researches its history and documents originality and authenticity.  Historical significance, rarity, special features, possible modifications and much more are used to accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty.  Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150 high resolution pictures that I take myself.  The pricey equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with close-up shots of every square inch.  I provide detailed views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep.  Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so meticulously clean.  This reconditioning can sometimes take several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each car lovingly receives.

Usually, I’ll also include a high definition video that shows the car doing its thing.  If it’s a fast car, we film it going fast.  If it’s a 4x4 you’ll see it crawling up a hill.  In every case you will hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent.  How many “dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty?  We do.

No “dealer,” on-line or in the real world, takes it to this level.  No other seller or organization provides you, the buyer, with so much information.  I do this because it is the only way I can convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I say is the truth.  All the above is necessary for me to stay in business while keeping integrity intact.  I want every buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on eBay.  To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought it.

If you have any questions at all, please call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500.  If your inquiry is sincere and your offer  serious, you’ll find me the most accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with.  If you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the conversation.  Until you are ready to actually pull the trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste your time, or mine.  I am after all, a “used car dealer.”

Serious buyers know the maximum they can offer.  I then must simply decide if I can sell for that number.

If you hit the reserve, the decision is no longer mine.  I must sell at that number.

OFFERS GET MY ATTENTION: 702-353-7500 or Doug@vivalasvegasautos.com

If you want to make a deal,

pick up the phone and talk a serious offer.

702-353-7500

I don't respond to emails asking for "bottom line, sale price, reserve, or Buy-it-Now" figures on top line cars.

THE ONLY WAY YOU GET THOSE FIGURES IS TO CALL ME!

The book values posted below are relevant to "real" selling figures.

NADA & KBB wouldn't be in business if they posted nonsense. But they only account for averages around the nation. If this car is less than or better than average, bid or offer accordingly.

Please ask about our service programs and pricing.

 

Cars sold without warranties are sold As-Is.

 

Waiver's of Warranty will be signed if declined.

 

All automobiles have breakdowns; some minor, some serious.  Believe me, I know.  I fix them without the advantage of a warranty but you don't have to.  Seriously consider a safety net for the unknown.

 

Most vehicles are already pre-qualified for the warranties with AULcorp.com

 

Terms of Sale
 

This vehicle is safely stored in our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder City, Nevada.  We are just 25 minutes from Las Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive them to our facility for vehicle delivery.  We have years of experience with vehicle shipping, nationwide and across the globe.  We stand ready to help with whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers request and expense.  This vehicle will not be delivered or released for shipment until complete payment is received and all funds have cleared.

Third party, pre-purchase vehicle inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction ends.  We are happy to answer questions about this vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have BEFORE YOU BID and BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS . . . THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.  If you are in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a demonstration.

A $1000 non-refundable partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end of this auction .  We prefer VISA but will accept PayPal if necessary.

Full payment must be received within four (4) business days of the end of auction.  Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and required for all winning bidders outside the United States.  Loan checks can be accepted only after prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams.  M/Os will NEVER be accepted.  CHECKS in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before delivery of any item.

Free and clear title is in seller's possession and will be transferred upon payment in full.

Important:   Winning bidders on-line enter a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle presented here.  Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will be aggressively pursued.  Non-paying bidders will be prosecuted.  If you do not intend to purchase this vehicle, DO NOT BID.

We will happily do whatever is required to assist a legitimate bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with their transaction.

This vehicle sold AS-IS, with no warranty.  This is not a new vehicle, it is used.  A used vehicle will have normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage.  This vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications of use because it has been used.  Terms such as "perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective but all other descriptions are.

When you bid, you understand and agree to these terms.

Please call Doug @ 702-353-7500 with ANY questions. Email: Doug@VivaLasVegasAutos.com

Sales tax, Smog and title fees may be applicable to Nevada residents.

A Document Fee of $200.00 will be added to the closing auction price.

An Optional 15 Day Drive Away Permit is available for $8.25. 

New eBay bidders with (0) feedback or international bidders

please make contact by email or phone at least 2 hours before bidding.

We reserve the right to cancel bids if necessary  to protect our clients.

Research for this ad was done with all due diligence toward an accurate presentation of the facts.  All information herein represents our sincere effort to be correct.  If we have made any errors or provided information later found to be inaccurate, we will correct these mistakes and resolve any issues that occur as a result, as far as it is within our ability to do.  Descriptive words like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions because nothing is perfect; flaws are inevitable.  If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our vehicles in person or by a professional inspection service strictly prior to the close of the auction.  Post auction inspections are unacceptable and we reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder immediately.

 

 
 
Viva! Las Vegas Autos, Inc.
707 Yucca St.
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
Office Line - 702-889-Viva (8482)
Fax Line - 702-889-8486
Dlr # 26850
 
Doug Williams
Owner
 
Direct Line -  702-353-7500
 
 
 

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A Note for Potential Victims

 

 Please let us know if you see our vehicles under listings of obvious question or if you receive a "Second Chance Offer" with any e-mail other than ours.  You can easily recognize the crooks with the stupid low "Buy it Now" price and the direct e-mails off the eBay system.  They'll never disclose a telephone number or address either.  If they won't talk to you, return a call or can't send you a copy of a title to the vehicle . . . DON'T SEND THEM MONEY or fall for their sneaky e-mails and redirects attempting to get your seller ID and password.

 

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