1968 Ford LTD Country Squire

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    Wow is right. lower molding on drivers doors looks off a bit.
     
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    rrbnut 1991 Mercury Grand marquis Colony Park LS Wagon

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    coloration of door "wood' also different than on front and rear
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Pretty nice looking car. All of the original stuff looks to be in really good shape.
     
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    it is very nice car
     
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    Very likely that way from the factory. Back then manufacturers generally didn't pay as close attention to fit and finish as they do today.
    A very attractive car, but it does have one issue that might knock a few bucks off the price. It has aftermarket speakers in the cargo area trim panels. It has no speakers in the doors and apparently an AM radio, so I'm guessing it has -- or once had -- an aftermarket stereo, perhaps underdash or in the glove box. The cargo area speakers are not the same size as the original optional speakers would have been. Consequently, if you wanted to return it to factory stock condition, you'd have to either repair the trim panels or attempt to source replacements. I'd expect either used or NOS panels to be very scarce at this point, and I'd be very skeptical of the possibility of making an acceptable appearing repair to the originals. A negotiating point more than a deal breaker, perhaps, but definite points off at the stricter judged car shows (if that were your purpose in wanting to buy the car).
    Fairly typically equipped for a '68 CS -- AT, AC, PS, PdB (although it doesn't say so on the brake pedal as my '68 does), crank up windows and no power seats. The only (slightly) unusual option is the Z-code 390 (4V, 300 hp). Most had the Y code motor (2V, 270 hp).
    A very nice car, but with the speaker issue and only typical options, not at the absolute peak for a preservation car. Factors to consider when negotiating.
     

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