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1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau

This Landau was a lower-volume Thunderbird body for 1971, with 6,553 built on the 114.7" wheelbase in Ford's personal-luxury line.
Confidence 90%
1Z878AS4223
(8)
Engine
Landau
Body
St. Louis, MO (Z)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Thunderbird

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Engine Code 8 (8)
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO (Z)
Serial Number AS4223 Production #AS4223
Model Code 87 Thunderbird

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1971
Body StyleLandau
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine(8)
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO (Z)
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1971
Headroom front37.4
Headroom rear36.9
Height53.5
Legroom front42.1
Legroom rear32.2
Length212.5
Nameplate origin1955
Wheelbase115.0
Width78.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)