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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

PositionValueDecoded
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.