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.
Confidence
90%
6Y87A138413
460 CID V8 (A)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Wixom, MI (Y)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1976 Ford Thunderbird
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 6 | 1976 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI (Y) |
| Model Code | 87 | Thunderbird |
| Engine Code | A | 460 CID V8 (A) |
| Serial Number | 138413 | Production #138413 |
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.