In this scene, have Matlock actually driving the car, and not towed? And do you notice the AC is engaged in the scene? I found that interesting. I assuming the street was shut down for the scene as well. It seems unusual to have the car actually driving on a public street, and actually driving the car.

And is this 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, from Cape Fear Ford (now Capital Ford of Wilmington?) Did the producers leasing this car?

And why is it Matlock always driving a gray Ford Crown Victoria? What the significance of it to the show?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpqh_zDc4NQ