1971 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
The Thunderbird was Ford's personal-luxury car for 1971; this hardtop rode a 114.7" wheelbase, the scarcer of the body styles at 9,146 built.
1Y83N122502
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI (Y)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Thunderbird
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI (Y) |
| Model Code | 83 | Thunderbird |
| Engine Code | N | 429 CID V8 (N) |
| Serial Number | 122502 | Production #122502 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1971
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine429 CID V8 (N)
Assembly PlantWixom, MI (Y)
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine429 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Dimensions
Production9146
Weight4572
Doors2
Height57.9
Rear Tread62.3
Width78
Length212.5
Wheelbase114.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission25.5
Differential Ratio2.75
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHelical coil
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeH78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity23
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypePremium
Cooling19.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustDual
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Blue Fire / Bright Aqua Metallic / Burgandy Fire / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Brown Metallic / Dark Gray Metallic / Dark Green / Deep Blue Metallic / Gray Gold Metallic / Green Fire / Light Green / Light Pewter Metallic / Light Yellow Gold / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Pastel Blue / Red / Tan / Walnut Fire / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$5295.00
Other
Fbsize11 23/32
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.