I agree with you on 71 and 72, especially the 71. I always thought in 73 they looked bloated, and I never cared for the resurrection of the 65 style tail lights.
@@kennethsouthard6042 The major change in '73 were park bench bumpers. Not very much other than that. The pre-battering ram ones are definitely better looking.
@@HiroNguyThe car changed drastically in 73. In addition to the front and rear facia the The body sides changed to where I don't believe any sheet metal from 71 or 72 would fit on a 73. The interior changed radically as well including the dashboard. Overall, the car just got bulkier from here and gradually became more of a mini Lincoln, similar to the Marquis The car essentially stayed in this form up until 79 when it was replaced with the Panther platform.
@@kennethsouthard6042 I'll look that up. Thanks for the lead! To my memory my friend's '72 Galaxie looked almost the same as my '73 but for the bumpers but that was a long time ago so memory might not recall those details.
It was grievious letting go of this car -- years of memorable vacations with the children to coastal shores -- would have enjoyed seeing the trunk and hearing the horn, again. Thanks for sharing this gem!
I had this exact car when I was twenty years old. I got it with about 10,000 miles on it. I loved it. I lost it on a very snowy day in Yreka, California coming down a mountain. Snow was accumulating and I lost grip. I spun out and hit a telephone pole. I really missed it.
Sacred Fertilizer! This LTD looks almost *exactly* like Gus, my '73 Galaxie 500 2 door. It was 351W 2 bbl. I got it in Mississippi so we couldn't use the right side of the trunk as the rust holes were Yooj.
I love it. My first car was a 75 ltd 4door 400 cid. Brown with Tan vinyl top. Beautiful car and was perfect for carrying all your friends for great times in the 80s
To own and enjoy a car of this vintage it helps a lot if you are mechanically inclined like this man is. Otherwise you will be dumping money into it and stressing out over incompetent and dishonest repair shops. This man had the upper hand with the dealership and they basically had to bend over and grab the ankles in this transaction. Great stuff!
They had their place in auto history but the 60s had more flare, it was a time when if your competitor didnt have it, you designed it whether it worked or not! Personally i love 60s chryslers &buicks, the chrome weighed more than todays cars. 70s oil embargo & insuramce companies were their decline. So sad.
@@stevepulse4893 No doubt! The big government ordered bumpers (Yeah Congress!) compromised and many times ruined the esthetic, yet the size and comfort of those boats was impressive. I think the 73 Chevy Impala looked better, especially the Caprice but Ford had nice interiors!
It looks like a genuine survivor, very, very clean. They are getting harder to find driven to extinction by father time & demolition derbies, in no way a coolectors item but more of a time capsule, takes me back man.
73 is such an interesting year: the oil embargo didn't happen until the 74s were out. You get the smog controls and huge bumpers, but for the most part, you're getting this interesting blend of pre-malaise and early malaise features that are just super unique. It's the size and comfort and quality of the late 60s, still with a big block, but while also having the first compromises for emissions and safety. It's a transitionary period and I think that, as far as owning these cars today, they're a great way to enjoy a period of time where changes were coming quick and fast.
Beautiful 73 LTD Coupe, rare 460, even 429s were rare as most had 351s or 400s, that is a true timecapsule, love the big cars with big engines, got a 73 Olds Delta 88 Royale Coupe factory 455 115,000 original miles all manuals including maintenance records, runs like new nice shape.
" Gotta love the sound of an big block in the morning" Im going to make T-shirts with that outstanding comment!!! I know exactly what you mean, Ive got an 73 T-Bird 429 4bbl, and yes I do love that sound in the AM. Thank you Sir as always . This one is particularly clean.
The interior aroma of those cars is delicious, it smells of good quality. My mother had one of those, also with a 460 engine, watching this video with that car and seeing the interiors that were identical to my mother's, brought me a lot of nostalgia, because for some years I sat in the passenger seat while my mother drove In those years, the car seemed gigantic and powerful to me, it seemed like it was floating in the streets, I loved looking at that dashboard and the LTD badge, Ford cars of that era have an angry appearance, because of the angles of the windshields and windows, are very beautiful and imposing. Thank you for sharing this video, a tear came to my eyes when I remembered those good and wonderful years
In 1985 I needed a car, any car. At a used car lot in Fayetteville, North Carolina a 1975 LTD was on the back row, covered in dust, the cheapest car on the lot. I bought it. Mine had the 351 engine and A/C. Four wheels and A/C was all I cared about. It was a good commuter and cross country car.
Hot damn that thing is clean, all your cars are clean, it’s like you found the honey hole of American malaise era that never runs out of cars that never went anywhere but church and the grocery store
This is what all cars should be!!! I had a 71 ford Galaxy 500 two door, first car I owned, in the 80`s. I Lumbered down the road feeling safe and secure. 351W
I was 9 years old in 1973 when my dad decided my mother needed a new car. We hit every dealership in town and test drove a lot of new cars. They decided on a white over burgundy '73 Buick regal. They special ordered it and I remember the day we picked it up from from the dealership when it finally arrived. Now people buy cars on-line like a pair of shoes.
My parents traded their 1970 Ford XL convertible 429-v4 with almost all options on it ... (it was a dealership demo) had 6k miles on it. When they bought it. That '70, was white convertible top, black interior, Bucket seats and console, and Sunshine yellow body color. What was cheap about that car was the wheels, and hub caps? That car had AM/FM too. I was so mad... I told my dad I would buy that car from them.... He sold it. I kinda never got over it.... for being a big car at the time ... I loved it. It would smoke the rear tires! But... So My parents bought a '73 LTD dog car... Life goes on
My first car was a '69 LTD 2 door. Had the 390. Hideaway head lights. Bought it for $50. There were cars in the junk yard that looked better than mine,but the heat worked and it took me everywhere I wanted to go. Good times.
My first car was the 1973 LTD with the 400. Canary or Custard Yellow with dark green interior. Grandpa got it to pull his boat, which had a two axel trailer. Anyway, time went by and I got it. It was a good thing that my dad owned a gas station. The only mishap that I had was that the brake switch that turned off the cruise control broke. Living in rural Iowa, I set the cruise to 95 when on a country straight country road. Came up over a hill and found the Beverly Hillbilly's truck rattling along and waited to the last second to hit the brakes. Suddenly, as it slowed down, all I saw was yellow hood. Guessed where that truck was at and passed on the shoulder with a black cloud of smoke behind me. Once I got back on the road, and could not get the cruise to shut off, I threw it in neutral until I got the engine back under control. MEMORIES!!! What killed it was the automatic choke going out and filling up the crankcase with gas while my idiot brother was borrowing it. By the time he figured out what was going on, it was coming out of the top of the dipstick tube.
Wow, another remarkable find. I was a 19 year old fixated on muscle and sports cars in '73 so I completely ignored these full size cars in the day. Nowadays I can appreciate these vehicles more, and I have to say this Ford LTD is one of the best examples of the type I've seen. If I was my current age back in '73 this is the car i would be driving. A comfortable, well appointed, powerful and slightly sporty full size coupe. Thx
@@stevepulse4893 Compared to other full size cars of that period it was not bad. Engines were rated in SAE Net Horsepower (all std engine accessories and std air cleaner and exhaust system in place). The compression ratio was reduced in '73 to run unleaded gas. Under the old SAE Gross Horsepower ratings it might've been rated around 300HP. Performance has to be compared to similar full size cars of the day which will weigh about as much or more. Even this 460 would have ample torque to get the car moving from a dead stop decently; it's just short on top end hp.
@@stevepulse4893 It has the most powerful engine in that car line. It was powerful compared to many cars of that era and later eras, as the car companies went with small cars with 4 cylinder engines in the 1980s with less than 100 hp.
Ha - my dad bought a brand-new 74 LTD Brougham 4-door with the 460 - dark green. In northern Wisconsin, btw. Brings back memories! It was fun going to pick up a gallon of milk at 16 years old, burning dad’s rubber with the 460😂🤘
Beautiful car I have a 1974 Galaxie 500 four-door I am the second owner on it is all original a Survivor and in Immaculate condition, I also have several other antique high-dollar cars and my 74 Galaxie is my favorite to drive because it is so so comfortable, it's just a joy to drive❤
I am so happy I don't have to drive all the way from Dallas to Michigan to see your wonderful collection and soak up the unending stream of premium car lore you deliver every time you post. Your channel is nothing short of amazing!
Back in 1982 I owned a 1971 Ford LTD sedan loaded. Great car that never gave me a problem. I did replace the donut gaskets on the exhaust manifold when I bought it. Great car!
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 This car brings back so many wonderful memories back in the early 80s when I was a kid. My parents struggled and my dad's friend gave this car to my parents and it help us to school and shopping (groceries/clothing).
My parents had a 73 the same color back in the 70's. It had a 429/4v and was geared for high speed. I still remember my dad hitting 120mph with 5 of us in the car that was fully loaded with camping gear. Of course we were in northern Minnesota on a lonely road.
These are cool. I have a 74 460 LTD Squire. It was a Ford launch car and has every option incl power mini vents and I have the checker board that goes in the back.
I was 11 when these cars were new. there were several 73 and 74 full size fords on my street of all trim levels and as a paperboy and I car nut, I knew them all well. Not a single on was a 460 so this was a real treat to see. Thanks for all of your work Adam.
I love the story behind this car that reminds me of a time when I went to get a Mercury Grand Marquis and a guy had one parked out by a barn and it had the 302 in it and even a full tank of gas The guy said that it just stopped running and we asked if we could go out and look at it so my dad was with me and we were poking around it and I seen it wasn't getting any spark so since it took the same type of coil as the car we were driving a Ford Fairmont I swapped coils for a moment. Back in and the car fired right up Dad said get that coil back off there and hear go up and pay the man he only wanted $100 for the car and tell him we'll come back tomorrow to to get it that was back in But this car here in the video is fantastic I love it's looks these are the type of cars I grew up with in love and I also had one later in my ears to one of Ford's best cars I also like the seat belt system for 1973 that as soon as you took it out of park anybody sitting in the front seat if they didn't have their seatbelts fastened the seat belt light and buzzer would stay on 74 models too early 75 had the seatbelt starter Interlock system
My Dad was a salesman and his company car was an LTD for awhile in 1969. It was yellow with a brown vinyl top. He loved the car and I did, too. We did not have the car all that long but it made a lasting impression on me to this day. He towed a trailer to Canada on a family vacation and it was a dreamboat. We used to talk about it long after we had it. I miss you, Dad...always thinking of you. Thanks for the upload and the memory of good times.
Beautiful. My dad had a 73 Galaxie 500 sedan. It was dark green with vinyl top. Dark green vinyl seats am radio. Can’t remember if had fm. Hubcaps like this but we also had that red hood emblem and red emblem on grill. I believe dad had the base 351 making 156hp I believe. My dad went to church choir practice and some crook stole it. Sad thing my cousin was looking out her window next building to ours and saw our Galaxie going the wrong way. Told my folks later. I’m 54 and really liked that car. I’ve tried googling our same color. Can’t find another. Great car Ford built 👍🏾😁💯💪🏾💪🏾
Hello Adam, this 73 LTD Brougham is a true time capsule!!! It's obviously been well cared for. The full size Ford products of this era were so quiet & comfortable, especially when equipped with the high back twin comfort lounge seats!!! Thank you for sharing yet another one of your beautiful cars!!! 👍👍🙂
_At just 17, my first partner had one of these(same exact color/wheel trim package/black vinyl roof), but in a four-door(with power windows/locks). The car was actually really comfortable, and quick for a family car. (My Dad was also a FORD man, so I knew of this particular model well). Great classic blue oval._
There is a 1974 Ford LTD coupe with a 351 2 barrel motor for sale at a dealer I drove by in Northern Illinois. It has 18,000 original miles on it with the original title. It has allegedly been in a heated garage since 1980. They are asking $9990 for it. New fuel tank, fuel pump and tires. Maybe I can low ball it like Adam did this one.
I've been watching a ton of Cannon & Barnaby Jones. From the Lincoln Mark IV to a bevy of LTD Broughams, QM Productions rolled with FOMOCO to the point of absurdity. It's awesome!
Your channel is great. When I was 10, I watched Men in Black and Tommy Lee Jones drove a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria with Will Smith riding shotgun! That was my introduction, my stepdad also drove one as his first car. A guy I knew in college had a 1996 F150 and the farmer he bought it off of converted it's 460 to run on propane.
I one bought one new. Yes, during the gas crunch! 1974 2dr. LTD Brougham. Ginger glow metallic. 460 V-8, C-6, 3.25 axle, trailer towing package, A/C, P/S, Front power disc brakes, auto. e/b and trunk release, l/h and r/h outside remote mirrors, Cloth beige interior, Split power bench front seat, tinted power windows, power locks, cornering lamps, convenience group, light group, bumper protection group, etc, etc. Only issues I ever had with it was a bad steering spool valve (blame Saginaw for that!) repaired under warranty and a lean surge at highway speeds. Richened the jets and that took care of that. Drove it for about 40,000 miles and sold it to a friend. Smoothest and quietest riding car in its price range by far! I miss that car.
What a beautiful LTD. It's equipped exactly how I would've specified when ordering it new. Thanks, Adam, for bringing us another outstanding car from the 1970s!
In 2002 I bought a similar equipped car at the annual Decatur Swap Meet northwest of Ft. Worth the last weekend in February. Being at that time of the year you're taking your chances with the weather, but most of the time we lucked out. A fellow had come over from Azle with a light yellow with gold pad on the roof '76 LTD Landau coupe with 33K miles on it. When I saw the crank windows, I assumed it had at most a 400. Instead it had the 460 and virtually every option available in '76, including heavy duty suspension and factory dual exhausts. Manual AC, cruise, power seat, deluxe sound system with tape player, cream and gold vinyl interior. The downside was that it had gotten light hail damage while sitting on a friend's used car lot in Azle while the truck driver owner was on the road. Thus, I got it for $3,500. It drove as good as it sounds and I kept it until I moved back to Waco in 2005 and sold it to a collector from Longview in 2006 for $2,800 so I could buy my 4th '77 Grand Marquis when then had 51K miles on it. I kept it until 2019 and am now Marquisless.
"Somebody really loved this car." ... I really love this car !! Had a similar 1975 LTD in high school. I really liked the car but it would only run decent on premium gas which was tough on the teenage budget.
A beautiful example of the 1970's Big Fords. Glad to see that you are saving these big Fords and Mercury's. Thank you for your efforts. I am doing the same with 1980's and early 1990's Crown Victoria's and Mercury Grand Marquis LS.
These beasts used to be everywhere about 25 years ago, mostly in a shade of brown and all banged up but still running. Now, I actually miss seeing them!
I drove a 71 LTD 2 door coupe for years. Got it from my Dad, eventually gave it to my Son. Nearly had 200,000 miles on it when he sold it. I took for granted all the wonderful cars we had back then. When I see what's offered now I cry.
Had one of these in fire mist metallic! One of the best cars I ever had in reliability! Lost due to rust, frame in front of rear wheel! Even the tulip panel rotted ! Was a beautiful car though! I miss these land yachts! Bob Lutz was interesting as always!😎🤠
Especially in '73 and '74, Ford had really serious body/frame rust issues, to the point of class-action lawsuits. I never did find out what the root cause was, whether it was the poor quality of steel used in the plants, design problems, or skimping on rust protection measures during assembly.
The first car I fell in love with was my Nana's '73 LTD with the 400 (brown 2 door). I remember her swinging her right arm in front of me whenever she came to a quick stop to protect me. Great car, and many great memories and pics.
I remember these cars well but I can't recall those seats. Dad had a 73 caprice estate with a 454 4v it made a nice sound when you put the pedal to the floor
I had the same car in high school. It was the sedan. Loved that car. It was dark brown with the identical vinyl top. Dark chocolate. I believe the color code was M5099...
In my youth we had a relative with a red 73 4-door with a white vinyl top. LOVED that car. Even as a kid I thought it was quite the car for their low budget (uncle).. I like the 4-doors over the 2-door.
Beautiful car. Until recently I had thought the 460 to be unavailable in the Ford until 1974 when the 429 was discontinued. It would be interesting to know if it was a late addition to the engine lineup.
I love this channel because I am very much like you with my car and the one's I have owned over the years I am proud of them. Even though my current car is not vintage but a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE V6, trust me I am proud of her and when I am done and are we ever really done 🤣 she will be in perfect condition, thank you for sharing this beautiful lady.
As a small kid in the 70’s I always loved the LTD. 71 and 72 are my favorites. This is a beautiful example.
I agree with you on 71 and 72, especially the 71. I always thought in 73 they looked bloated, and I never cared for the resurrection of the 65 style tail lights.
@@kennethsouthard6042 The major change in '73 were park bench bumpers. Not very much other than that. The pre-battering ram ones are definitely better looking.
@@HiroNguyThe car changed drastically in 73. In addition to the front and rear facia the The body sides changed to where I don't believe any sheet metal from 71 or 72 would fit on a 73. The interior changed radically as well including the dashboard. Overall, the car just got bulkier from here and gradually became more of a mini Lincoln, similar to the Marquis
The car essentially stayed in this form up until 79 when it was replaced with the Panther platform.
@@kennethsouthard6042 I'll look that up. Thanks for the lead! To my memory my friend's '72 Galaxie looked almost the same as my '73 but for the bumpers but that was a long time ago so memory might not recall those details.
Early 70’s LTDs had the worst suspensions. You would drive one at highway speeds and the front end would bounce up and down,
When Detroit made cars in colors other than black, white, or silver.
It’s a great color!
Everybody had an extensive list of colors on their pallette back then. Nowadays you might as well go back to that old black-and-white TV set!!
Detroit still makes cars? LOL.
When Detroit made cars
i prefer my ford ltd in pastel green or pastel sky blue
It was grievious letting go of this car -- years of memorable vacations with the children to coastal shores -- would have enjoyed seeing the trunk and hearing the horn, again. Thanks for sharing this gem!
A Detective’s Car. Beautiful!❤
I love the 73-74 Full Size Fords, I own a 1973 Ford Country Sedan wagon with a 400 V-8.
Wow - what a time-capsule! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
Beautiful, beautiful and beautiful!
I grew up in my Mom’s 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham. Ya. I went to school in style when I didn’t even know it. This car isn’t even close.
That car was very common in the movies from the 70’s and 80’s. And a great car.
“The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three” - original version with Walter Matthau - great movie, & this car is in it!
"Driver" 😃🤘👍 The opening scenes include a leisurely drive through night time Los Angeles of the mid '70s 😉😁
I had this exact car when I was twenty years old. I got it with about 10,000 miles on it. I loved it. I lost it on a very snowy day in Yreka, California coming down a mountain. Snow was accumulating and I lost grip. I spun out and hit a telephone pole. I really missed it.
That's the way you negotiate. Just walk away. Well done.
Sweet. Brings back memories.
Sacred Fertilizer! This LTD looks almost *exactly* like Gus, my '73 Galaxie 500 2 door. It was 351W 2 bbl. I got it in Mississippi so we couldn't use the right side of the trunk as the rust holes were Yooj.
Sacred Fertilizer 🤔😜🤪🤯🤯🤯
@@buff6637 Upvoted for that alone.
This and the sedan were probably one of the most handsome full size designs of the seventies
That car is a beauty to me. Here I am in NC watching this.
I love it. My first car was a 75 ltd 4door 400 cid. Brown with Tan vinyl top. Beautiful car and was perfect for carrying all your friends for great times in the 80s
To own and enjoy a car of this vintage it helps a lot if you are mechanically inclined like this man is. Otherwise you will be dumping money into it and stressing out over incompetent and dishonest repair shops. This man had the upper hand with the dealership and they basically had to bend over and grab the ankles in this transaction. Great stuff!
This is a turd, they didnt want it either. Trust me, they gave $300 on paper for it which is $350 more than its actual value.
@@stevepulse4893 STEVE LOL 😂
these cars were easy to work on.
All I can say is, now THAT’S a car!
Like the sound of that engine, and that pristine interior….
Beautiful car.
Heart-stoppingly beautiful car. Those land yachts of the 70s were palaces on wheels. Wow! What nostalgia!
So ugly its blinding too!
@@stevepulse4893 LOL!!!
They had their place in auto history but the 60s had more flare, it was a time when if your competitor didnt have it, you designed it whether it worked or not! Personally i love 60s chryslers &buicks, the chrome weighed more than todays cars. 70s oil embargo & insuramce companies were their decline. So sad.
@@stevepulse4893 No doubt! The big government ordered bumpers (Yeah Congress!) compromised and many times ruined the esthetic, yet the size and comfort of those boats was impressive. I think the 73 Chevy Impala looked better, especially the Caprice but Ford had nice interiors!
It looks like a genuine survivor, very, very clean. They are getting harder to find driven to extinction by father time & demolition derbies, in no way a coolectors item but more of a time capsule, takes me back man.
Thank you for sharing the purchase price and negotiation details! I wish you'd do that with all your cars.
He got screwed.
73 is such an interesting year: the oil embargo didn't happen until the 74s were out. You get the smog controls and huge bumpers, but for the most part, you're getting this interesting blend of pre-malaise and early malaise features that are just super unique. It's the size and comfort and quality of the late 60s, still with a big block, but while also having the first compromises for emissions and safety. It's a transitionary period and I think that, as far as owning these cars today, they're a great way to enjoy a period of time where changes were coming quick and fast.
Beautiful 73 LTD Coupe, rare 460, even 429s were rare as most had 351s or 400s, that is a true timecapsule, love the big cars with big engines, got a 73 Olds Delta 88 Royale Coupe factory 455 115,000 original miles all manuals including maintenance records, runs like new nice shape.
" Gotta love the sound of an big block in the morning" Im going to make T-shirts with that outstanding comment!!! I know exactly what you mean, Ive got an 73 T-Bird 429 4bbl, and yes I do love that sound in the AM. Thank you Sir as always . This one is particularly clean.
The interior aroma of those cars is delicious, it smells of good quality.
My mother had one of those, also with a 460 engine, watching this video with that car and seeing the interiors that were identical to my mother's, brought me a lot of nostalgia, because for some years I sat in the passenger seat while my mother drove In those years, the car seemed gigantic and powerful to me, it seemed like it was floating in the streets, I loved looking at that dashboard and the LTD badge, Ford cars of that era have an angry appearance, because of the angles of the windshields and windows, are very beautiful and imposing.
Thank you for sharing this video, a tear came to my eyes when I remembered those good and wonderful years
My father in law use to have one I droved it I think it had a 351 Windsor loved that car drives better then today's cars!👍
In 1985 I needed a car, any car. At a used car lot in Fayetteville, North Carolina a 1975 LTD was on the back row, covered in dust, the cheapest car on the lot. I bought it. Mine had the 351 engine and A/C. Four wheels and A/C was all I cared about. It was a good commuter and cross country car.
My mom's 71 Broughm was my favorite loved it it out performed every Buick and Chevy and olds it came up against
Hot damn that thing is clean, all your cars are clean, it’s like you found the honey hole of American malaise era that never runs out of cars that never went anywhere but church and the grocery store
In my opinion this car is before malaise. Malaise was from about 77 to 82ish
I've always had a button for the 1973 and 1974 LTDs. I can't explain it and don't think I need to anyway. They were the first cars I loved.
This is what all cars should be!!! I had a 71 ford Galaxy 500 two door, first car I owned, in the 80`s. I Lumbered down the road feeling safe and secure. 351W
I was 9 years old in 1973 when my dad decided my mother needed a new car. We hit every dealership in town and test drove a lot of new cars. They decided on a white over burgundy '73 Buick regal. They special ordered it and I remember the day we picked it up from from the dealership when it finally arrived. Now people buy cars on-line like a pair of shoes.
Before that one, It was the Chrysler Imperial Crown.
That was a badass car. For real.
My parents traded their 1970 Ford XL convertible 429-v4 with almost all options on it ... (it was a dealership demo) had 6k miles on it. When they bought it. That '70, was white convertible top, black interior, Bucket seats and console, and Sunshine yellow body color. What was cheap about that car was the wheels, and hub caps? That car had AM/FM too. I was so mad... I told my dad I would buy that car from them.... He sold it. I kinda never got over it.... for being a big car at the time ... I loved it. It would smoke the rear tires! But... So My parents bought a '73 LTD dog car... Life goes on
My first car was a '69 LTD 2 door. Had the 390. Hideaway head lights. Bought it for $50. There were cars in the junk yard that looked better than mine,but the heat worked and it took me everywhere I wanted to go. Good times.
A rare beautiful classic land yacht. Love it
In high school, I had a 74 LTD, the oblong opera windows, and a 400 2 barrel carb. Talk about a boat. 😊😊
That cloth interior is called Brocade cloth.. very very 70s and awesome in this car.. love the car..
My first car was the 1973 LTD with the 400. Canary or Custard Yellow with dark green interior. Grandpa got it to pull his boat, which had a two axel trailer. Anyway, time went by and I got it. It was a good thing that my dad owned a gas station. The only mishap that I had was that the brake switch that turned off the cruise control broke. Living in rural Iowa, I set the cruise to 95 when on a country straight country road. Came up over a hill and found the Beverly Hillbilly's truck rattling along and waited to the last second to hit the brakes. Suddenly, as it slowed down, all I saw was yellow hood. Guessed where that truck was at and passed on the shoulder with a black cloud of smoke behind me. Once I got back on the road, and could not get the cruise to shut off, I threw it in neutral until I got the engine back under control. MEMORIES!!! What killed it was the automatic choke going out and filling up the crankcase with gas while my idiot brother was borrowing it. By the time he figured out what was going on, it was coming out of the top of the dipstick tube.
Wow, another remarkable find. I was a 19 year old fixated on muscle and sports cars in '73 so I completely ignored these full size cars in the day. Nowadays I can appreciate these vehicles more, and I have to say this Ford LTD is one of the best examples of the type I've seen.
If I was my current age back in '73 this is the car i would be driving. A comfortable, well appointed, powerful and slightly sporty full size coupe. Thx
Rated at 212hp, curb weight 4260 lbs. Powerful? My god! Compared to what!!!! A tractor?
@@stevepulse4893 Compared to other full size cars of that period it was not bad. Engines were rated in SAE Net Horsepower (all std engine accessories and std air cleaner and exhaust system in place). The compression ratio was reduced in '73 to run unleaded gas. Under the old SAE Gross Horsepower ratings it might've been rated around 300HP. Performance has to be compared to similar full size cars of the day which will weigh about as much or more. Even this 460 would have ample torque to get the car moving from a dead stop decently; it's just short on top end hp.
@@rogermason5833 its rated at 212 hp. Sorry.
@@stevepulse4893 It has the most powerful engine in that car line. It was powerful compared to many cars of that era and later eras, as the car companies went with small cars with 4 cylinder engines in the 1980s with less than 100 hp.
@@moonbeamskies3346 it was cool, but it never was a collectors item, but i definitely agree for its day it kicked ass,,,,,,all 4250 lbs of soul!😁
A real car
No plastic fantastic...
I rode many a mile in a 4 door pillared hardtop 73 Galaxie 500. It rode SO good and quiet.
We had this car as a kid, except four-door and in avocado green. Land yacht!
Ha - my dad bought a brand-new 74 LTD Brougham 4-door with the 460 - dark green. In northern Wisconsin, btw. Brings back memories! It was fun going to pick up a gallon of milk at 16 years old, burning dad’s rubber with the 460😂🤘
Beautiful car I have a 1974 Galaxie 500 four-door I am the second owner on it is all original a Survivor and in Immaculate condition, I also have several other antique high-dollar cars and my 74 Galaxie is my favorite to drive because it is so so comfortable, it's just a joy to drive❤
My grandma drove Fords and boy did those clear plastic window crank handles brought back memories.
Ohhh my goodness! I saw this car model everywhere in 1973 in my hometown near Fresno California!
Love it! Great car. The mor I watch your videos the more I want something like that LTD
Beautiful big Ford
You are so lucky to come across this. Gorgeous.
i had a 73 LTD country squire with the 460....it was a nice wagon .drove very well
1973 Ford Ltd, my drivers ed car in high school! Yes we had to lateral park that car. Good luck to 16 year olds today.
I’m really fond of big block engine cars! The 454 Chevy cars, the 460 Ford cars, the 440 Chrysler-built cars, etc.
Brings back a lot of memories for me!!
I am so happy I don't have to drive all the way from Dallas to Michigan to see your wonderful collection and soak up the unending stream of premium car lore you deliver every time you post. Your channel is nothing short of amazing!
Thx David!
Back in 1982 I owned a 1971 Ford LTD sedan loaded. Great car that never gave me a problem. I did replace the donut gaskets on the exhaust manifold when I bought it. Great car!
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 This car brings back so many wonderful memories back in the early 80s when I was a kid. My parents struggled and my dad's friend gave this car to my parents and it help us to school and shopping (groceries/clothing).
My first car, 1972 Ford Galaxy 500 coupe, 650.00, ac, ps,auto351v8, split seats w armrest, loved that car.
What a beautiful car...an absolute credit to you and your passion.
My parents had a 73 the same color back in the 70's. It had a 429/4v and was geared for high speed. I still remember my dad hitting 120mph with 5 of us in the car that was fully loaded with camping gear. Of course we were in northern Minnesota on a lonely road.
These are cool. I have a 74 460 LTD Squire. It was a Ford launch car and has every option incl power mini vents and I have the checker board that goes in the back.
Nice classic. My uncle owned a candy red one with white top. It c was a beast with the glass pack on it. All original classic
I was 11 when these cars were new. there were several 73 and 74 full size fords on my street of all trim levels and as a paperboy and I car nut, I knew them all well. Not a single on was a 460 so this was a real treat to see. Thanks for all of your work Adam.
I love the story behind this car that reminds me of a time when I went to get a Mercury Grand Marquis and a guy had one parked out by a barn and it had the 302 in it and even a full tank of gas
The guy said that it just stopped running and we asked if we could go out and look at it so my dad was with me and we were poking around it and I seen it wasn't getting any spark so since it took the same type of coil as the car we were driving a Ford Fairmont I swapped coils for a moment. Back in and the car fired right up
Dad said get that coil back off there and hear go up and pay the man he only wanted $100 for the car and tell him we'll come back tomorrow to to get it that was back in
But this car here in the video is fantastic I love it's looks these are the type of cars I grew up with in love and I also had one later in my ears to one of Ford's best cars
I also like the seat belt system for 1973 that as soon as you took it out of park anybody sitting in the front seat if they didn't have their seatbelts fastened the seat belt light and buzzer would stay on 74 models too early 75 had the seatbelt starter Interlock system
My Dad was a salesman and his company car was an LTD for awhile in 1969. It was yellow with a brown vinyl top. He loved the car and I did, too. We did not have the car all that long but it made a lasting impression on me to this day. He towed a trailer to Canada on a family vacation and it was a dreamboat. We used to talk about it long after we had it. I miss you, Dad...always thinking of you. Thanks for the upload and the memory of good times.
Beautiful. My dad had a 73 Galaxie 500 sedan. It was dark green with vinyl top. Dark green vinyl seats am radio. Can’t remember if had fm. Hubcaps like this but we also had that red hood emblem and red emblem on grill. I believe dad had the base 351 making 156hp I believe. My dad went to church choir practice and some crook stole it. Sad thing my cousin was looking out her window next building to ours and saw our Galaxie going the wrong way. Told my folks later. I’m 54 and really liked that car. I’ve tried googling our same color. Can’t find another. Great car Ford built 👍🏾😁💯💪🏾💪🏾
Hello Adam, this 73 LTD Brougham is a true time capsule!!! It's obviously been well cared for. The full size Ford products of this era were so quiet & comfortable, especially when equipped with the high back twin comfort lounge seats!!! Thank you for sharing yet another one of your beautiful cars!!! 👍👍🙂
_At just 17, my first partner had one of these(same exact color/wheel trim package/black vinyl roof), but in a four-door(with power windows/locks). The car was actually really comfortable, and quick for a family car. (My Dad was also a FORD man, so I knew of this particular model well). Great classic blue oval._
There is a 1974 Ford LTD coupe with a 351 2 barrel motor for sale at a dealer I drove by in Northern Illinois. It has 18,000 original miles on it with the original title. It has allegedly been in a heated garage since 1980. They are asking $9990 for it. New fuel tank, fuel pump and tires. Maybe I can low ball it like Adam did this one.
I've been watching a ton of Cannon & Barnaby Jones. From the Lincoln Mark IV to a bevy of LTD Broughams, QM Productions rolled with FOMOCO to the point of absurdity.
It's awesome!
That is such a 70's color! Beautiful LTD. Glad it found a good home with you.
Your channel is great. When I was 10, I watched Men in Black and Tommy Lee Jones drove a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria with Will Smith riding shotgun! That was my introduction, my stepdad also drove one as his first car. A guy I knew in college had a 1996 F150 and the farmer he bought it off of converted it's 460 to run on propane.
We had a 70's mercury station wagon with a 460 lol...it was like piloting a great lakes ore freighter!
Super Nice...that 460 is an awesome engine!
Love those protruding hubcaps . That's one lovely car for 10 grand .
What a beautiful car.
Those were fantastic cars! Comfortable, well made and reliable. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Those 1970s ford LTDS' have the most comfortable seats I ever sat in 👍
My 72 was this color. I like this car. Thanks for sharing!
My brother had that exact car (with black top) in white. It was jaw-dropping handsome.
I one bought one new. Yes, during the gas crunch! 1974 2dr. LTD Brougham. Ginger glow metallic. 460 V-8, C-6, 3.25 axle, trailer towing package, A/C, P/S, Front power disc brakes, auto. e/b and trunk release, l/h and r/h outside remote mirrors, Cloth beige interior, Split power bench front seat, tinted power windows, power locks, cornering lamps, convenience group, light group, bumper protection group, etc, etc. Only issues I ever had with it was a bad steering spool valve (blame Saginaw for that!) repaired under warranty and a lean surge at highway speeds. Richened the jets and that took care of that. Drove it for about 40,000 miles and sold it to a friend. Smoothest and quietest riding car in its price range by far! I miss that car.
Wow. That wouldve bee awesome.
What a beautiful LTD. It's equipped exactly how I would've specified when ordering it new. Thanks, Adam, for bringing us another outstanding car from the 1970s!
Did you order 1 like this? Didnt think so, stfu!
What a handsome car.
Wow. My dad got me same LTD new. Safe big ride for new driver. I have forgotten the engine.Thanks for sharing.
What a Gorgeous Car I always loved this year.
In 2002 I bought a similar equipped car at the annual Decatur Swap Meet northwest of Ft. Worth the last weekend in February. Being at that time of the year you're taking your chances with the weather, but most of the time we lucked out. A fellow had come over from Azle with a light yellow with gold pad on the roof '76 LTD Landau coupe with 33K miles on it. When I saw the crank windows, I assumed it had at most a 400. Instead it had the 460 and virtually every option available in '76, including heavy duty suspension and factory dual exhausts. Manual AC, cruise, power seat, deluxe sound system with tape player, cream and gold vinyl interior. The downside was that it had gotten light hail damage while sitting on a friend's used car lot in Azle while the truck driver owner was on the road. Thus, I got it for $3,500. It drove as good as it sounds and I kept it until I moved back to Waco in 2005 and sold it to a collector from Longview in 2006 for $2,800 so I could buy my 4th '77 Grand Marquis when then had 51K miles on it. I kept it until 2019 and am now Marquisless.
Another beauty, with your favorite option...non-working clock.
"Somebody really loved this car." ... I really love this car !! Had a similar 1975 LTD in high school. I really liked the car but it would only run decent on premium gas which was tough on the teenage budget.
I had a 70 LTD and 72 LTD Convertible. The only 2 cars I ever had that had enough leg room. I loved the ride they had as well.
A beautiful example of the 1970's Big Fords. Glad to see that you are saving these big Fords and Mercury's. Thank you for your efforts. I am doing the same with 1980's and early 1990's Crown Victoria's and Mercury Grand Marquis LS.
Thanks. This brought back memories as I had a 72 of the same color.
These beasts used to be everywhere about 25 years ago, mostly in a shade of brown and all banged up but still running. Now, I actually miss seeing them!
I drove a 71 LTD 2 door coupe for years. Got it from my Dad, eventually gave it to my Son. Nearly had 200,000 miles on it when he sold it. I took for granted all the wonderful cars we had back then. When I see what's offered now I cry.
Had one of these in fire mist metallic! One of the best cars I ever had in reliability! Lost due to rust, frame in front of rear wheel! Even the tulip panel rotted ! Was a beautiful car though! I miss these land yachts! Bob Lutz was interesting as always!😎🤠
Especially in '73 and '74, Ford had really serious body/frame rust issues, to the point of class-action lawsuits. I never did find out what the root cause was, whether it was the poor quality of steel used in the plants, design problems, or skimping on rust protection measures during assembly.
The first car I fell in love with was my Nana's '73 LTD with the 400 (brown 2 door). I remember her swinging her right arm in front of me whenever she came to a quick stop to protect me. Great car, and many great memories and pics.
I remember these cars well but I can't recall those seats. Dad had a 73 caprice estate with a 454 4v it made a nice sound when you put the pedal to the floor
I had the same car in high school. It was the sedan. Loved that car. It was dark brown with the identical vinyl top. Dark chocolate. I believe the color code was M5099...
In my youth we had a relative with a red 73 4-door with a white vinyl top. LOVED that car. Even as a kid I thought it was quite the car for their low budget (uncle).. I like the 4-doors over the 2-door.
Beautiful car. Until recently I had thought the 460 to be unavailable in the Ford until 1974 when the 429 was discontinued. It would be interesting to know if it was a late addition to the engine lineup.
Nope. Always included as an option in 73. Late option in 72 for Mercs.
You just found your next ride blind man!
That is one beautiful Ford LTD, nice score!
I love this channel because I am very much like you with my car and the one's I have owned over the years I am proud of them. Even though my current car is not vintage but a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE V6, trust me I am proud of her and when I am done and are we ever really done 🤣 she will be in perfect condition, thank you for sharing this beautiful lady.