1973 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
Ford's personal-luxury Thunderbird stood apart for 1973 as the priciest model here at $5,459; the hardtop rode a 114.7" wheelbase, with 87,269 built.
Confidence
90%
3Y87N136132
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI (Y)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Thunderbird
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI (Y) |
| Model Code | 87 | Thunderbird |
| Engine Code | N | 429 CID V8 (N) |
| Serial Number | 136132 | Production #136132 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1973
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine429 CID V8 (N)
Assembly PlantWixom, MI (Y)
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine429 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Dimensions
Production14139 / 87269
Weight4231 / 4751
Doors2
Wheelbase113.2 / 114.7
Height52.5 / 53.1
Rear Tread60 / 63.1
Width76.5 / 79.7
Length205 / 218.9
Front Tread61 / 63
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4.5
Transmission19 / 25
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75 / 3.00
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionHelical coil / Longitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size8 x 14 / 230 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum / Power hydraulic
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20 / 22.5
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustDual / Single with crossover
Cooling17.6 Quarts / 19.5 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
Fuel TypePremium
Equipment
Equipment460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power antenna / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsAcapulco Blue / All colors may not be available in all models. / Almond Fire / Black / Burgandy Fire / Cascade Green / Caspian Blue / Chalfonte Blue / Chestnut / Cinnamon Fire / Corinthian White No. 2 / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Brown Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Deep Sea Blue / Diamong Blue / Emerald Fire / Fieldstone Tan / Gold Fire / Green Fire / Green Mist / Heritage Burgundy / Light Gray Metallic / Light Green / Light Yellow Gold / Mahogany Fire / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Gold Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Pastel Blue / Patrician Green / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Rose Beige / Sahara Rose / Sandshell Yellow / Silver Blue Fire / Tan / Tucson Yellow / Two Tone Colors Available / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$4548.00 / $5459.00
Other
B&s 4 3/64 & 3 25/32
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
Fbsize11.72
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.