1973 Ford LTD Brougham Hardtop
Most luxurious of the full-size Fords, this 1973 LTD Brougham hardtop drew 68,901 buyers at $4,034 on the 121" wheelbase.
3J68N130303
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Los Angeles, CA (J)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford LTD Brougham
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | J | Los Angeles, CA (J) |
| Model Code | 68 | LTD Brougham |
| Engine Code | N | 429 CID V8 (N) |
| Serial Number | 130303 | Production #130303 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD Brougham
Year1973
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine429 CID V8 (N)
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA (J)
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine429 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Dimensions
Production33870 / 68901
Doors2
Length209.9 / 219.5
Front Tread61 / 64.2
Width79.5 / 79.9
Wheelbase119 / 121
Rear Tread60 / 64.4
Weight4336
Height53.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3 / 25
Rear Axle Ratio5
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75 / 3.50
Steering GearIntegral power / Recirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs / Longitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14 / G78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting / Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20 / 22
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16.3 Quarts / 19.5 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle / Single with crossover
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power vent windows / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue 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 / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$4034.00
Other
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
B&s 4 & 3 1/2
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.