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.
Confidence
90%
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
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Code | A | 460 CID V8 (A) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI (Y) |
| Serial Number | T09920 | Production #T09920 |
| Model Code | 87 | Thunderbird |
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
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1972 through 1976
Length214.0
Nameplate origin1955
Wheelbase120.4
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)