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.
Confidence
90%
3N68N149735
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Norfolk, VA (N)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford LTD Brougham
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | N | Norfolk, VA (N) |
| Model Code | 68 | LTD Brougham |
| Engine Code | N | 429 CID V8 (N) |
| Serial Number | 149735 | Production #149735 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD Brougham
Year1973
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine429 CID V8 (N)
Assembly PlantNorfolk, VA (N)
Plant CodeN
Pattern SourceFord
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 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$4034.00
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.