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1972 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

Ford's personal-luxury flagship, the 1972 Thunderbird hardtop carried the line's highest price at $5,293; 57,814 were built on a 114.7" wheelbase.
2Y87AT09920
460 CID V8 (A)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI (Y)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Thunderbird

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI (Y)
Model Code 87 Thunderbird
Engine Code A 460 CID V8 (A)
Serial Number 09920 Production #09920

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine460 CID V8 (A)
Assembly PlantWixom, MI (Y)
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1972 through 1976
Length214.0
Nameplate origin1955
Wheelbase120.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)