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1976 Ford Thunderbird 2-Door Hardtop

The Thunderbird was Ford's personal-luxury car for 1976. The 2-Door Hardtop was offered in Ford's Malaise-era lineup.
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6Y87A106524
460 CID V8 (A)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI (Y)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
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1976 Ford Thunderbird

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 6 1976
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI (Y)
Model Code 87 Thunderbird
Engine Code A 460 CID V8 (A)
Serial Number 106524 Production #106524

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1976
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine460 CID V8 (A)
Assembly PlantWixom, MI (Y)
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceFord

Specifications

Engine

Engine460 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID

Dimensions

Production15633
Doors2
Weight4560
Rear Tread60
Height52.6
Length205.4
Width77.3
Wheelbase113
Front Tread61

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission23
Rear Axle Ratio5
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearIntegral power
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size8.15 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesFront disc rear drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11 3/32

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity22
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorCross flow
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Cooling20.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypePremium
ExhaustDual

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning / Power seats / Power vent windows / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device

Colors

Exterior ColorsArcadian Blue Metallic / Charcoal Gray Metallic / Diamond Blue / Diamond Green / Ivy Green #2 Metallic / Pewter Mist Metallic / Phoenician Yellow / Tahoe Turquoise Metallic

Pricing

MSRP$4483.00

Other

Fbsize11.875

Specifications are for this model. The 1976 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.