17 Oct 2026, Sat
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There’s a long-running debate among law enforcement and car enthusiasts over whether the Ford Crown Victoria was truly the greatest police car ever. Some consider it the pinnacle of pursuit-rated cruisers, while others favor more modern options.

This pursuit, with newer patrol cars chasing a stolen Crown Vic, offered a fun twist on that conversation. Watching the old workhorse run from its successors made for an interesting spectacle.