1973 Ford LTD Brougham Pillared Hardtop
Brougham marked the most luxurious LTD for 1973; this pillared hardtop listed at $4,031 and saw 49,553 built on the full-size 121" wheelbase.
Confidence
90%
3E66C208621
460 CID V8 (C)
Engine
Pillared Hardtop
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford LTD Brougham
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ (E) |
| Model Code | 66 | LTD Brougham |
| Engine Code | C | 460 CID V8 (C) |
| Serial Number | 208621 | Production #208621 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD Brougham
Year1973
Body StylePillared Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine460 CID V8 (C)
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine460 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID
Dimensions
Production49553 / 100500
Doors2 / 4
Rear Tread60 / 64.4
Wheelbase119 / 121
Length209.9 / 219.5
Front Tread61 / 64.2
Width79.5 / 79.9
Weight4386
Height53.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3 / 25
Rear Axle Ratio5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75 / 3.50
Steering GearIntegral power / Recirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.79
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.7
Reverse Ratio2.87
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs / Longitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14 / G78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting / Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4 / 5
Fuel Capacity20 / 22
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
Cooling13.5 Quarts / 16.3 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle / Single with crossover
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power vent windows / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Chestnut / Corinthian White No. 2 / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Glacier Blue / Gold Glow / Heritage Burgundy / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Green / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Ming Green / Oxford Blue / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Red Metallic / Rose Beige / Sandshell Beige / Silver Moss / Viking Blue / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$4031.00
Other
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
Fbsize11.72
Wsize15 x 5
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 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.