Ford Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis Production - Video 8 (Last in Series)

This series of videos details the entire build of Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis model cars at the former Ford Talbotville Assembly Plant. The entire series of videos was filmed and edited by Les Bartha.
Here are the other videos in the series in case you happened upon this last video first:
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[@imakittycat1302]

I would be proud to have worked on the Crown vic line. Sad to see it stop production just like the big body Chevy Caprice stopped in 1996. They were 2 of the best sedans ever built.

[@gmgm4338]

Ima Kitty Cat Ford Crown Victoria and Chevrolet Caprice of the strongest and best American cars👌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸/

[@shaheemabdullah8343]

And the Mercury Grand Marquis Ls V8 engine 4.6 litre engine

[@user-tv7zn6nk9q]

👍💔

[@jakethesnake4971]

Imagine getting one of these fresh off the assembly line today on 7-29-23! That'd be a dream come true

[@gmgm4338]

We will miss Crown Vic😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@jonc.m8717]

The pig's will be back when the figure out a 300 hp SUV is not a smart idea.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

@@jonc.m8717 yeah, 300hp on a SUV with thin tires is not a wise idea

[@timpss9311]

@@jonc.m8717 /Ford Crown Victoria is the last classic American car. Unfortunately, we will miss the prestige of American cars!!

[@samt8816]

Nice job .. I own the Grand Marquis 2010! And use it with love .. Happy to use it .. I am Khalid from Saudi Arabia

[@garymanley507]

The last 3 months of production we were building 2011s and they all went overseas mainly the Middle East because they wouldn't pass the new rollover standards here.

[@alb12345672]

@@garymanley507 :lol: I'm surprised, it seems like the hardest car to roll. Is that roof strength?

[@jonathanhamilton8751]

@@garymanley507 how do you roll a vic, is that even possible.

[@rayanalghamdi1162]

@@garymanley507 i have read 2012 safety standards from IIHS they require all cars to have active stability braking system or something very close cant remember

[@TheBarth79]

I have same car from 2o20.Norsea Blue Metallic.Regards from Poland.

[@seiph80]

Proud owner of an Aspen green 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. Bought it brand new from Northside Ford in San Antonio, Texas back in October 2003. Yes, I still have it! I absolutely love this car, especially getting it in my favorite color, which coincidentally 2003 was the last year for the availability of Aspen green.

[@airborne63]

As the owner of CVs from 1998 to 2009 models, and proud current owner of a 2003 CV LX, I thank you for this series of videos.....sad to see them go... Best cars ever built.

[@maraud3r]

Proud owner of a 2011 CVPI and former owner of a 2003 MGM. Absolutely in love with these cars.

[@kevinvos430]

Thanks for this series Gary, it's the most detailed production of these cars I've ever seen. I've owned a few Marquis produced here, and currently two Town Cars (though only one was built at Talbotville). Even got to tour the plant a few times back when Marauder was being produced!

[@JNXT_Railroad]

Thanks for posting this series - I enjoyed it immensely. The Crown Vic has been my dream car for many years, finally decided it was now or never and got a 2008 ex-San Antonio cruiser in 2012. It's been a great car, especially considering its usage before I got it. I'll keep it as long as I can - there is nothing else like it anymore.

[@timpss9311]

Ford Crown Victoria is the only car that made Ford outperform Chevrolet since the beginning of the new millennium !! I hope that it will be remanufactured in the future with some improvements👍🏻👌🏻

[@buleyauto]

Thank you for posting this series. My love affair with these cars will never end.

[@user-zr2pp2eh1h]

Powerful and reliable cars will not repeat, it is a mistake to stop production

[@therisingking9941]

4:24 This is Saudi police interceptor not a normal one, it’s actually pretty hard to spot one because they don’t have a black grill or even a police interceptor badge on the trunk they just a have a normal crown victoria badge but you can spot them by there hubcaps, black tail lights and the two front doors are missing a panel.

[@murattaylan9602]

I love ford crown victoria.❤🇺🇸

[@flatpikkr]

Good job, guys, nicely done.

[@laurenshommen1767]

drove 11 years same model grand marquis,just a great car !

[@sterling0948]

Awesome! Thank you for taking your time and putting this series out here.

[@wademullis7377]

It was one of the best cars Ford ever made and they discontinue the thing. I question the wisdom in doing that.

[@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell]

according to you....

[@normieslayer1169]

I'm sure new US regulations had to do with something.

[@michaelreece458]

They could care less what the consumer actually wants.....it's all about profit. Much less costly to brainwash the public on a new model that in turn, increases the profit column in the ledger.

[@joeblow4888]

Exactly. Too reliable, so they couldn't sell more, nor keep the technicians busy fixing.

[@walterbright1396]

Thank you for this. I would have liked to tour the plant back then but don’t even know if they allowed it. I took the plunge in 2/03 on a GM. It was my first new car in 23 years and I didn’t know what to expect. Over the years I wondered if I should have bought the Marauder instead but I couldn’t be happier with the standard GM. After 18 years and 150,000 miles the only thing I replaced is the fuel pump. Getting ready to purge the OEM brake fluid and axel lube. I was very sorry to see they ended production. Again thank you for this peek behind the curtain to see this great vehicle being assembled.

[@aamirchevo]

I'm proud to have this car, After 6 months of buying my police interceptor on 15 of September 2011 ford announced stop production of panther platform and rolled off the Saint Thomas line, Last crown Victoria was sent to Saudi Arabia for Aljazirah Vehicles agency.. So sad

[@garymanley507]

It would be great to get some pictures of it now. That car had many of our signatures in hidden places on it. Should of gone to the Ford museum.

[@aamirchevo]

@@garymanley507 that car was taken by the CEO of Aljazirah dealership, it's a great story and legend of that assembly plant...📝

[@aamirchevo]

@@garymanley507 I wish if you have more videos or photos to post, i feel i was living the moments step by step with you guys.. appreciate what you've have done...

[@LITTLE1994]

I still want to know any more information about the final Crown Victoria.

[@Rashed2030]

@@garymanley507 in saudi arabia there is video for maintenance crown vict more than American in youtube its famous car there and really its the history of american mussels car more than caprice 96 i used both really crown vict better than caprice about spare part i have 2012 and still with me only the engine caprice go more my crown vict have 370000 it lose 1 liter of oil without leak and smoke after 1500 kilo maybe rubber valve c

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

the last best cars made. My Mom had one of the very last Grand Marquis made before she died. A white LS Ultimate with every possible option...The last time I saw her alive was when she was driving it and turning into the Dollar General, I waved, but she didn't see me...sudden heart attack at 71 with no risk factors..

[@rayanalghamdi1162]

thanks bro for this series

[@erickmello5667]

Thanks Gary 👍🏻

[@garymanley507]

I think the car was too heavy for the A,B and C posts to keep the roof from collapsing. I'd rather be in. Crown Vic than any small car in an accident.

[@imakittycat1302]

Ive read in the past the pillars/posts are weaker when they are drilled out for spotlights also. That probably applies to any vehicle im sure.

[@timpss9311]

I hope to work on the Ford Crown Victoria production line in the future if it is remanufactured👍🏻👌🏻

[@rickhunter6513]

I got broadsided on the passenger side of my crown Vic by a Ford Focus going about 30-35mph. Hit me dead center. The Vic was completely drivable after I left the scene and drove straight as an arrow even with all that damage. Got the Vic repaired and can’t even tell it was in a major accident. Still drive it to this day. What a car

[@WillNJ]

Parts were running out by the end there. Can see black plastic instead of chrome one some of those tail lights, so they were mismatched with the chrome strip on the trunk facia. I'm guessing these export cars were using whatever parts were left. The manual HVAC is interesting too.

[@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell]

Fleet vehicles.

[@hhm5027]

😢😢😢😢😭😭Good bye my favorite car

[@husam3336]

This car is very famous in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and all citizens want the same, but it has become extinct. It is a very powerful and wonderful American car.😭😢😢😢🇸🇦❤️🇺🇸

[@mjching239]

Pay F Respects To Crown Victoria

[@jessedouglas2489]

Thanks I Have A 2007 P71 Police Interceptor.

[@derrickjackson6737]

These cars are smooth riding never shouldn't stop making them good road luxury car if u got a CV Grand Marquies or a Towncar please hold on to it because I'm going to hold on to my Grand Marquies 09/Towncar 06 💎 💎

[@19553129]

Thanks for the video . Still makes me sad that they stopped making these cars and closed the plant. Quality was top shelf there . Not like the junk coming out of Mexico .

[@MiStArEdX]

Gary how do you miss the ”Grill Install” job ???

[@orlandobarros7626]

um dia ainda vou ter este carro

[@garymanley507]

New model year cars are all white so that the last year's cars (no white at end) could be seen add removed from lot.

[@MrAliKsa]

وإنتهـت قصة الموتر الصبور 💔 ..

[@husam3336]

شكلك مثلي تحب السياره هاذي 😭😭💔💔

[@user-xl4je5el6s]

ليش انتهت لحد الان استخدمها

[@justhimo2728]

to be prude for justice ⚖ and happy life ford 4 ever

[@user-tv7zn6nk9q]

يارب يرجع تصنيعه

[@LITTLE1994]

The end of an era. At least it ran long from 1979-2011. :( I have a Crown Victoria from the past, an '89 LX model.

[@ms1478]

وداعا كراون فكتوريا ☹️

[@user-xl4je5el6s]

ليش وداعًا ليهسه اني استخدمها

[@antownemercer7552]

I wonder where the cars are now. Were they purchased to be fleet cars or rentals or what?

[@garymanley507]

The 2012s all went to the Middle East because they wouldn't pass the roll over test, It was only 2 1/2 months of production then the plant closed,

[@bamaballistics]

Not sure if you know it or not, but now that you're over 500 subscribers you might be eligible for the KZbin partner program now.

[@garymanley507]

How does that work. I won't be adding much info since the car is no longer built.

[@bamaballistics]

Who cares if it's no longer built? When it WAS built, they made the shit out of them! There's a massive community of crown Victoria owners and enthusiasts out there! All you have to do is turn on a camera and talk about what makes them special and people will listen because according to your current videos, you were there! As far as the partner program, they've split it into two tiers now. 500+ subscribers and so many watch hours means you can attach a merchandise store to your channel, charge for membership, and get "super likes". Basically , people send you tips to encourage you to keep making videos that they like to watch. After 1,000 subscribers, KZbin itself pays you part of what they get for running ads on your videos, even if the viewer is a premium member. It's basically like having a hobby that pays for itself. I saw your garage door video too. You could even make money on that type of video too. I'm not eligible for it yet, so I can't tell you more because I don't know much more, but you really should apply for it. If you don't have the studio app, just search for studio.youtube.com on Google, log in with your KZbin account, and click on the $ in the menu. Or download the studio app on your phone. They'll be able to tell you more.

[@bamaballistics]

As far as creative ideas, maybe you could narrate the videos you already have posted, explaining why things are done the way they're done in the factory and possibly the differences between the civilian and police versions of these cars? Because that's what most of the used market for them are now since the government was more able to maintain them than maw and paw were. That's part of what brought me here.

[@bamaballistics]

It's legit free money, and all you have to do is talk about something you obviously care about.

[@garymanley507]

@@bamaballistics thanks I'll give it a try. The plant has been turned into an Amazon shipping point to start this Oct.

[@oa4316]

Now It's ready to eat other cars 😂😂 I have Grand Marquis 2010

[@MrRockydee07]

I guess this plant is Saint Thomas

[@garymanley507]

Closed in Sept. 2011 now it's an Amazon plant.

[@MrRockydee07]

@garymanley507 I had two 2011 Crown Victoria police cruisers, one from Riverside California and the other from Long Beach, California .

[@MS-nt7bc]

The worst thing in this car headlights its weak and not help on highways

[@garymanley507]

To bad the roll over requirements put it out of production.

[@midwestpanther98]

Cars too reliable. That's probably the real reason it ain't around anymore.

[@johnandersonjjr]

I was in a tour in August ‘11 before the end (I remember the hood latch adjustment differently)a guy with a big hammer.Shame on ford for caving to Democrat anti car legislation that disapproved of large safe (trouble free)cars.Even then I could never imagine the next step (down),not ready for prime time EVs(battery cars).At least ford seems to be committed to a few more years of mustangs.