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.
2Y87N112127
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI (Y)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Thunderbird
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI (Y) |
| Model Code | 87 | Thunderbird |
| Engine Code | N | 429 CID V8 (N) |
| Serial Number | 112127 | Production #112127 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1972
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
Production57814
Weight4416
Doors2
Height51.3
Wheelbase114.7
Rear Tread62.3
Length216
Width79.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission25.5
Differential Ratio2.75
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionHelical coil
Tire Size215 x R15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity23
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling19.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
ExhaustDual
Fuel TypePremium
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
EquipmentAir conditioning / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Blue Fire / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Burgandy Fire / Cinnamon Fire / Copper Fire / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Brown Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Fire / Gray Gold Metallic / Green Fire / Light Blue / Light Gray Metallic / Light Yellow Gold / Lime Fire / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Pastel Lime / Walnut Fire / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$5293.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1972 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.