Here’s how the LTD was huge for Ford, and not just because of the car’s size

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    In this episode I provide the history of the Ford LTD, which started as the highest trim for the Ford Galaxie, and later transitioned to Ford's most luxurious model, and one of the biggest in size. The letters LTD were never officially meant to mean anything, although most probably considered it an abbreviation for Limited. Others thought it meant Luxury Trim Decor, while in Australia it was thought to mean Lincoln Type Design. In 1977, a slightly smaller LTD II was offered, but only lasted three model years. By the early 80's, the top LTD models were renamed LTD Crown Victoria, and by 1983, a smaller version based on the Fox body became a second LTD model sold alongside the LTD Crown Victoria, but the smaller LTD was only intended as a placeholder for the new Taurus, which completely changed Ford's mid-sized car strategy. By 1992, the Crown Victoria dropped the LTD prefix, leaving the LTD name lost to history.

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  • @nevetslegasi5686
    @nevetslegasi5686 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    They were just big, utility, good looking cars that everybody owned at one time or another. Simple yet trustworthy.

    • @WhittyPics
      @WhittyPics ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Full sized cars and trucks is what Ford was good at

    • @michaelcosgrove4027
      @michaelcosgrove4027 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      And reliable too

    • @tonychavez2083
      @tonychavez2083 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactly right, they were everywhere. We had a 71’ with 400 cube 2bbl. Very smooth and quiet from what I remember. Super plush compared to others

    • @deeacosta2734
      @deeacosta2734 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pimps loved them growing up.

    • @kbc119
      @kbc119 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good looking? 🙄

  • @johnnymason2460
    @johnnymason2460 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I remember seeing a lot of LTDs in the 1980s. They were big cars and quite comfortable. Could use one right now.

    • @JTA1961
      @JTA1961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Athefumen

  • @jeffking4176
    @jeffking4176 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    These were just “Standard Size”.
    We were so used to these battleships, and air craft carrier size cars ,we didn’t see them as that big, it was just, all other cars were “small”.
    Outside of AMC, Studebaker, and the foreign cars, Big cars were all we had.
    The “compact “ cars , though sold well, still, until the 70’s, most everyone had a big car [ and maybe a smaller car too].
    These were also TOW vehicles, towing huge campers, and boats.
    Great video.
    🚗🙂

    • @erichellner956
      @erichellner956 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love those pictures of campers and boats hooked up. Even race cars in tow. Then you realize they’re body on frame and rwd. Still crazy.

    • @brmnyc
      @brmnyc ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Let's face it, small cars were looked at as poor cars.

    • @timothykeith1367
      @timothykeith1367 ปีที่แล้ว

      They seem large until parked next to a full sized SUV of today

    • @maraudamemes
      @maraudamemes 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@timothykeith1367in terms of length? Nah crown vic is longer than some full sized SUVs. In terms of height you’re right

  • @boommcstick1153
    @boommcstick1153 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow! I just picked up a '75 LTD last December and I gotta say I love that I found this video.

  • @gkan1042
    @gkan1042 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The LTD was probably the best land yacht considering price and the variety of options

    • @SpockvsMcCoy
      @SpockvsMcCoy ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Actually it is the Lincoln Continental of those years.

    • @gkan1042
      @gkan1042 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SpockvsMcCoy Lincoln is a bit fancy though, wouldn't wanna park that in 1970s New York 😂

    • @jasonmurdoch-o3l
      @jasonmurdoch-o3l 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very reliable

  • @robertallen6701
    @robertallen6701 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have a 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis...basically a badge engineered variant of the Ford LTD. I love that car. I'm keeping that one forever.

  • @keithbender2061
    @keithbender2061 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have an 89 Colony Park, white with wood trim, optional rear seating for 8. People really get a kick out of riding in it. The car drives like a dream, handling is really good for its size. It is acceptable off the start, but you will need miles of road to pass someone.
    Also have a Black 72 2 door Galaxie 500, she is quite a different monster. I take this one to the car shows. You can really feel the weight behind this one and cloud like suspension. Moves alone pretty good with a modified 400.

    • @jacobfleming565
      @jacobfleming565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's mods have you done to it? I have a 74 I want to upgrade

  • @LobotomyTC
    @LobotomyTC ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've got a '71, and I absolutely adore it. It's just so nice to drive. I've never been more comfortable behind the wheel.

    • @HemiChrysler
      @HemiChrysler ปีที่แล้ว +3

      me too, 71 LTD 2 door htp

    • @edpoe4622
      @edpoe4622 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      73 Mercury Marquis wagon here, most comfortable car I have including 74 Lincoln and 69 Cad.

  • @mattjacomos2795
    @mattjacomos2795 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I really appreciate the depth of the popular cultural references in this episode. Well done!

  • @padroooo
    @padroooo ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have owned a lot of Fords but for some reason never owned the LTD model. Thanks Pat

  • @CostelloBrasco
    @CostelloBrasco ปีที่แล้ว +7

    please make a video on the Chrysler New Yorker.

    • @donaldwilson2620
      @donaldwilson2620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree, the Chrysler New Yorker was one of the longest running American nameplates in automotive history.

  • @patrickfullan9509
    @patrickfullan9509 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    LTD stood for "Long Time Driving" because these land yachts were built for road trips.

  • @thomasofone
    @thomasofone ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had the 77 Mercury Grand Marquis w the 460 V8 and it was beautiful!

  • @stevenhoman2253
    @stevenhoman2253 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I'm from Australia, and I thought it stood for' Limited.' They had a resurgence in the 1990s with the younger kids. They liked the engines and roominess. The one you showed in the Golden colour was everywhere for a while. Also, glad that you cleared up the situation with the National Lampoon car. I imagined it was real at the time, an example of excess.

    • @cadifan
      @cadifan ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm from New Zealand and I always thought it was because it being a luxury car it was built in the Lincoln Thunderbird Division of FoMoCo.

    • @MarinCipollina
      @MarinCipollina ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The name "Limited" (spelled out) had been a Buick for decades.. That's probaably why they abbreviated it.

    • @TheTriskitty
      @TheTriskitty ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I certainly remember seeing advertising in the for the DL series LTD proclaiming that “Only the name is Limited”.

    • @mattnbin
      @mattnbin ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m from Australia and I investigated this name as a kid. Somehow I came across the explanation as being an acronym for “Lincoln Towncar Division”

    • @TeamTrumpUSA
      @TeamTrumpUSA ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was told LTD stood for" Lincoln Trimmed Down"

  • @nightwolf883
    @nightwolf883 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    3:32 that’s actually a 78’-86’ model caprice because the 87’-90’ models had single beam head light lenses opposed to the older “split quad” headlights

  • @bbishoppcm
    @bbishoppcm ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The LTD II was also used extensively in the 1980s TV show “Highway To Heaven”

    • @RetroTechChris
      @RetroTechChris ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember that show!

    • @bbishoppcm
      @bbishoppcm ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RetroTechChris What're you doing way over here?

    • @RetroTechChris
      @RetroTechChris ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bbishoppcm haha, similar interests I guess! Cars and computers!!

    • @steveconnolly7129
      @steveconnolly7129 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wish i had a 77-79 ltd ll the front turn L and R lights lens and parts are real hard to find,even in junk yards,hehe ebay to high priced 800 a pair,actual 25 a light,brand new hot off the press 75.00 in box ??

    • @bbishoppcm
      @bbishoppcm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@steveconnolly7129 I uh… What?!

  • @mikefromfargonodak
    @mikefromfargonodak ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There's a brewery in Hopkins, Minnesota called LTD Brewing. Their LTD stands for Live The Dream.

  • @Chris_Troxler
    @Chris_Troxler ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Man, I would love to have an 80's LTD two door. To me, those were much more handsome than the four doors.

  • @loupecci4901
    @loupecci4901 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I always thought LTD meant Learn To Drive since most of the people driving one never ventured north of the speed limit.

    • @JTA1961
      @JTA1961 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That was actually funny 😆

    • @jasonmurdoch-o3l
      @jasonmurdoch-o3l 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good one!

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved the hidden headlights fabulous looking design

  • @RetroTechChris
    @RetroTechChris ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video, as always! I've always been fond of the 1988 LTD Crown Victoria refresh which I think appeared on the 1989 models. Felt to me like it really made the car feel more modern before the Taurus-inspired refresh that you noted!

  • @williambrown3458
    @williambrown3458 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The fox platform originated with the Fairmont which at the time was the underpinnings of the Mustang, Granada, and Thunderbirds.

    • @2DogsVlogs
      @2DogsVlogs ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had a 1987 Fairmont and it looked so similar too the Granada, just a foot longer and 10cm wider. Of cause they changed little things like lights and the interior was the same as the Fairlane.

  • @bobhill3941
    @bobhill3941 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I always remember-and was introduced-to the LTD as Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones') car in MIB 25 years ago. Peter Griffin's station wagon is also an LTD Crown Victoria of the same vintage.

    • @socalltd
      @socalltd ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Peter's wagon looks like it has the corner lights of a 75-78 with the body of a 79

  • @cormacbeats
    @cormacbeats ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i am once again asking for a video on the volkswagen fox please

  • @dogcowrph
    @dogcowrph ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was always told that LTD stood for Luxury Through Design.

  • @rickiejacobs5910
    @rickiejacobs5910 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Never had an LTD or Crown Victoria but had 3 Grand Marquis, ‘88,’01 and ‘04. So very familiar with the Panther Platform. In drivers Ed in 1974 we had a Ford LTD as a driver ed car.

    • @FWDSUXARSE
      @FWDSUXARSE ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Panther platform was great. Especially once the reworked modular motors with the 4R70w transmission were introduced. Marauder with that combo is a comfortable cruiser that I'd love to own at some point, but I've already got 3 cars (all older) and running out of room until I move.

  • @nathancook1404
    @nathancook1404 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Good Video on the Ford LTD! As much as it was sad to see it get phase out in throughout the 1980's, 1990's & 2000's years later in the 2010's Ford Australia would endup discontinuing making cars like their Version of the LTD & Their Version of the Ford Falcon that made me wish that Ford Australia sold the Falcon here in the USA, Since Australia kept updating the car body of the Falcon for a long time.

    • @johnd8892
      @johnd8892 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Australian Ford LTD was a clever stretching of the Falcon on the station wagon chassis .
      Styling and luxury trim had the LTD and related Fairlane looking like much bigger cars than the Falcon despite many common parts like the windscreen etc.

  • @famousamoss
    @famousamoss ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Welcome back…a very eagerly awaited return. Informative and interesting, as always. Thanks from “Down Under” for the Ford Australia references and thanks for providing such great content.

  • @-POISON-
    @-POISON- ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The convertible really looked sleek.

  • @jondoes7836
    @jondoes7836 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Friend of mine in high school had a 72 LTD.
    We called it Lemon To Drive.
    He neutral dropped it in the school parking lot and blew the drive shaft.
    It was hysterical.
    Many more neutral drops and the transmission died.
    He junked it after that.

  • @splender88
    @splender88 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a kid, these cars were everywhere. These cars are huge by today's standards they were just full-sized then.

  • @InfiniteForces
    @InfiniteForces ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Man,you didn't even mention the brazillian LTD! That was a reworked Ford Galaxie 500 l,which was sold until 1983,and was one of the most luxurious cars ever made here prior to the import ban lift in 1990,alongside the Alfa Romeo 2300 Ti4 and the Dodge Charger R/T.
    Really well made and confortable car even by today's standards,with a fuel consumption of around 3-4 km/l due to the weight and the big 5.7 V8.

    • @jerryparks6123
      @jerryparks6123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ford LTD a reworked Galaxie 500 in Brazil ? What the heck do you think it was in the US a reworked Fairlane? .

    • @exxusdrugstore300
      @exxusdrugstore300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those are so cool, I would kill to get one the late models with the twin horizontal headlights. They looked like baby continentals.

  • @killer13324
    @killer13324 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    A video on the Buick Lesabre would be pretty cool. they stopped making them after the 2005 model year.

    • @jeffshadow2407
      @jeffshadow2407 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was fortunate to find a donated, perfectly running 2005 LeSabre Custom with 75,925 miles at Copart for $2,400.

    • @digitalrailroader
      @digitalrailroader ปีที่แล้ว +4

      they stopped making the LeSabre (and the Park Avenue) when the Lucerne was launched in 2006.

    • @killer13324
      @killer13324 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jeffshadow2407 2005 lesabre limited, got it at 102k miles for 2950, it was a private sale. mechanically sound had a few things due on it but wasn't bank-breaking.

    • @isaac24
      @isaac24 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I still see TONS of LeSabres on the road. They were built well!

    • @killer13324
      @killer13324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@isaac24 same with park avenues

  • @MrLurchsThings
    @MrLurchsThings ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We had our own Landau in Australia too. It’s always interesting to hear a name/model/badge I know on a completely different car.
    As for the mention of the Ranchero, it seems to be that Utes never really took off in the US? You obviously had this and the Elcamino, but Falcon and Commodore Utes were a mainstay in the Australian market right up until the end of Holden and Ford Australia.

    • @russyp
      @russyp ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’d say the most popular would be the El Camino, Subaru Baja, and Subaru Brat. All of which aren’t very popular and none of which are made anymore. I guess the Hyundai Santa Cruz that just came out might count.

  • @charlesgallagher1376
    @charlesgallagher1376 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dad worked at the Buffalo Ford plant. Galaxies and LTD’s were a way of life for me.

  • @nonelost1
    @nonelost1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5:53...I always liked those "wall to wall" taillights found only on 1971 LTDs.

  • @jeffking4176
    @jeffking4176 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Internationally,
    “Limited “ is abbreviated
    “LTD”.
    Companies [ especially British] often had “LTD” at the end of the company’s name.
    🚗🙂

    • @TheDanAge
      @TheDanAge ปีที่แล้ว +2

      * slow clap *

    • @robtans5042
      @robtans5042 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LTD Load of Tin from detroit

    • @andynorvell4953
      @andynorvell4953 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Luxury Trim Decor.. L.T.D..

    • @crankychris2
      @crankychris2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      LTD=Love That Dope. Witness all the burn holes in the velour interior in used ones. Smart potheads opted for leather. 🤣 🤣 🤣

    • @billhosko7723
      @billhosko7723 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robtans5042 Thanks karen...

  • @RAGAJALANG
    @RAGAJALANG ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I imagine if Ford were to revive the LTD name, they could make a car that uses the same platform as Lincoln Continental for the sedan version and makes it comparable to the European grand tourer for the coupe one (probably with a slight difference in length by the wheelbase or rear overhang). Of course, both will be at more competitive price points compared to its Lincoln and European counterparts.

  • @Olds64
    @Olds64 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the great video. The 75 LTD Landau is a beautiful car with those hidden headlights. I also love the 92 Crown Victoria.

  • @stephenloy3535
    @stephenloy3535 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a 74 ltd coupe with 400/2bbl,very reliable and great ride

  • @cjmhall
    @cjmhall ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I always remember the Seinfeld quote: "LTD... Limited Edition. What did they make, 50 million of those? Yes, it's 'limited' to the number we can sell".

  • @saxongreen78
    @saxongreen78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dean from Coldwarmotors may have one or two for sale...possibly 'floor delete' models, but LTDs all the same.

  • @pdennis93
    @pdennis93 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:34 I love that movie. That's The Chase from 1994.

  • @scottbogfoot
    @scottbogfoot ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had a small 80's ltd 85 I think and it had the interceptor package. It was a animal off road

  • @AJ-HawksToxicFinger
    @AJ-HawksToxicFinger ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love to see you cover the Subaru Brat, one of the few Ute's to land in the states outside of the massive Ranchero and El Camino's (you could maybe include them in the video)

    • @engineer_alv
      @engineer_alv ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The VW Caddy and Omni based Dodge Rampage were also available for a number of years

    • @davidcorliss
      @davidcorliss ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree

  • @mjmorrill081
    @mjmorrill081 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My dad bought a 1974 LTD in the 1973 Thunderbird together. I like both of those cars, and I still have the Thunderbird!

  • @m1t2a1
    @m1t2a1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Our LTDs were Country Squires. A 72 and a 75. Both over 400 cu in. Neither were fast, but were great for filling with friends.

  • @gened7756
    @gened7756 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    On april 29th 1976, a bought a brand new mercury cougar. Five weeks later I got married. 46 years later I still have the car and still have the wife. And they are both in good shape yet.

    • @jeffshadow2407
      @jeffshadow2407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The last BIG Cougar, similar to the Ford Elite.

    • @arthuridis
      @arthuridis ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're a lucky man.

  • @jo6520
    @jo6520 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria. I loved that car.

  • @michaelhschwartz
    @michaelhschwartz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review. Always loved that car. It fits right in between the Mark VII and a Cougar but w/ a Ford name plate.

  • @frankchan4272
    @frankchan4272 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those massive over hanging front & rear of cars of the 1970’s would have its own area code.

  • @fadingbeleifs
    @fadingbeleifs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In some places, like Chicago for example, it was known as the
    "Lunatic Transportation Device"

  • @davidallen5776
    @davidallen5776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was what I had always gravitated toward, even when our lives were fast becoming a freak show when two different gas crises hit!!

  • @balesjo
    @balesjo ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 1973 KTD Brougham. That was a comfortable car that I had for a few years in college. Lots of room to move possessions between semesters. I lived 7 hours from home and it was a wonderful Interstate cruiser. A memorable car for me!

  • @thomaslgoodwin3
    @thomaslgoodwin3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Originally "LTD" was referred to as "Limited" but in later years I recall a Ford commercial where "LTD" was referred to as "Lincoln Traditional Design." I owned a 1985 "LTD Brougham." I was disappointed in the car and traded it for a 1987 Camaro which a year later due to a faulty wiring harness caught fire and was totalled.

  • @GeeEm1313
    @GeeEm1313 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woof. The LTD II between the B and C pillars look like two separate groups designed it.

  • @nephetula
    @nephetula ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of two cars I owned (the other was Olds 98) that you could put a 55 gal. drum in the trunk and close the lid! Huge cars with a smooth floaty ride and room for 6 people, but they cornered like a cannonball.

  • @EFCLARK
    @EFCLARK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Couches on wheels! Great idea.... adding the movie clips [I didn't remember all the models....I was just a kid playing in that vast velour backseat]!

  • @SpockvsMcCoy
    @SpockvsMcCoy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    CORRECTION: Law Enforcement vehicles based on the large Ford chassis were almost always the cheapest trim level...thus during the 1960s and through 1972 ("Custom"), through 1978 ("Custom 500" with fleet only sales beginning in either 1975 or 1976, and Canadian only sales in 1978, the final year of that size). The Galaxie 500 was last sold in the U.S. in 1974, but was unlikely to be a cop car because the Custom and Custom 500 were of a cheaper trim (with enhancements for police/fire duties). Replica clones of cop cars were made for movies/TV shows and then later as novelties...but were unauthentic in their interior trim/external badging.

    • @rogerfreas4139
      @rogerfreas4139 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I caught that as well

    • @socalltd
      @socalltd ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Correct, Custom 500 remained from '75 to 78 as a base model in fleet/service order.

  • @arri275555
    @arri275555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Worked with Dick Ziker. He's the one that drove the wagon off the ramp in Vacation. Great guy

  • @thrillhillracer3
    @thrillhillracer3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A 1971 LTD is the “hero car” in the Burt Reynolds movie “White Lightning.” They jump it onto a barge at one point.

  • @Mogipbob
    @Mogipbob ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Imagine if Ford made an LTD LTD

  • @mattnbin
    @mattnbin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned as a kid that LTD was an acronym for “Lincoln Towncar Division”. I am from Down Under

  • @donaldwilson2620
    @donaldwilson2620 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video as always. You should do a video on a Japanese luxury sedan. A good suggestion is either the Acura Legend or the Infiniti Q45.

  • @foggy634
    @foggy634 ปีที่แล้ว

    father was a salesman. had a 1976 ltd brougham. beautiful. in 1978 he could choose from impala or ltd11 Ltd11 it was. upgraded the interior. Loved it.

  • @XqeDiosxqe
    @XqeDiosxqe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LTD :
    LUXURY THEME DESIGN.

  • @kc0lif
    @kc0lif ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ltd 2 was kinda like a cougar. county squire had that real wood. 1980s ltd was nice.

  • @ayeeeeeeee6240
    @ayeeeeeeee6240 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    take a look at the ford explorer sport trac next!

    • @koobert
      @koobert ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw I loved mine!

  • @lincolnjames8116
    @lincolnjames8116 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I owned and drove an original 1975 Australian Ford LTD for 23 years.
    I thought that LTD stood for Lincoln Thunderbird Division.

  • @joebologna3490
    @joebologna3490 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ya never mentioned the "Uncle Buck" car with John Candy. 😆

  • @MX-CO
    @MX-CO ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 1977 Lincoln Town car, beautiful Bought it in 2006 with 20k miles like New and fun to drive!

  • @malekmo64
    @malekmo64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some people in Australia thought it meant Luxury Transport Department.

  • @steven2212
    @steven2212 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many memories!

  • @ChristRegeneration
    @ChristRegeneration 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so much info there. Great video

  • @theprinceofsnj
    @theprinceofsnj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 1984 LTD wagon. It was actually based on the Ford Fox body of the Fairmont.

  • @thetinpin
    @thetinpin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3rd time I've watched this video, and I pick up on more trivia every time!

  • @TheJetJONES
    @TheJetJONES ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The (small) Ford LTD (1983-1986) was also known as the Taxi and Police car in GTA Vice City (Stories).
    It almost looked IDENTICAL to the original - aside the lack of the Ford badge. And the rear lights were head over heels...

  • @SpecterLapel
    @SpecterLapel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm 25 and from America, I have a 2017 Suburban Premier. Love it, and unlike most Americans, I tow with it constantly. 29 times in the last 2 years. American trucks are still great value for the tech and maintenance costs. I have digital display with Android Auto, digital cluster, HUD, etc. However I am fully aware it is almost a privilege to have access to thess kinds of luxury/executive class large vehicles here, european roads, infastructure, fuel cost and taxes. The question must be presented; would you europeans want easier access to these large vehicles given your geological location?

  • @timhanna4700
    @timhanna4700 ปีที่แล้ว

    Land Yachts. Used to cruise around in a 72 Pontiac Catalina in HS. 400ci sled..Was like riding on a down pillow.

  • @glennso47
    @glennso47 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a used 1976 LTD that had a 8track player and the previous owner had gotten an 8: track tape stuck in the player. The car eventually got a hole in the floor and I covered it with plywood and drove it until the gas tank began to leak. I traded it for a Dodge caravan.

  • @jasonz7788
    @jasonz7788 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Sir thank you

  • @rtyt2007
    @rtyt2007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to see a video on this channel of the ford falcon or Holden commodore ect. Would be interesting to see a video of these cars in the eyes of an American consumer

  • @markgeorges6230
    @markgeorges6230 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 1981 Olds Tornado XSC . I have yet to find another. But it had a lot of options I never found in a Eldorado or Rivera of the same year.

  • @kalebaldwin5398
    @kalebaldwin5398 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see a Fox body LTD, I think of “The Parking Garage” episode of Seinfeld. In the very last scene, when they’re about to leave, it won’t start. Apparently, that wasn’t intentional.

  • @Gudi102
    @Gudi102 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! You left out a relevant LTD information history of the cars produced by Ford in Brazil from 1969 to 1977, the 500, the LTD and from 1977 to 1982 the Landau.

  • @Not-Great-at-Gaming
    @Not-Great-at-Gaming ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had always assumed it was short for Limited as well.

  • @cadifan
    @cadifan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always understood the LTD to mean that the car was built in the Lincoln Thunderbird Division of FoMoCo.

  • @mattg5022
    @mattg5022 ปีที่แล้ว

    OK, now we are talk'in cars! thank you.

  • @googleuser3760
    @googleuser3760 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man i love this channel. Fantastic work. 👏👍👍

  • @mikegradidge1200
    @mikegradidge1200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these land yatchs

  • @mikepotter6426
    @mikepotter6426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lincoln Trimmed Down

  • @dave900575
    @dave900575 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had the smaller 83 Mercury Marquis for 10 years. I was sorry to see it go.

  • @jargonaut8956
    @jargonaut8956 ปีที่แล้ว

    Makes me think of Terminator. It was the car Reese was racing around after the Tech Noir shootout.

  • @KenanTurkiye
    @KenanTurkiye ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always assume LTD meant 'limited', as hint at luxury.

  • @gonzalogochicoa6815
    @gonzalogochicoa6815 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias gracias gracias Maestro excelente el video never again this machines

  • @Matt-mo8sl
    @Matt-mo8sl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd drive one of those to this day. REAL cars.

  • @THEWRITESTUFF61
    @THEWRITESTUFF61 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Ford Galaxy came to in 1960 and ended around 1971. The Galaxy 500 XL was the sport version, starting in 1963 and ending in 1972. The LTD came to life in 65-66 - Ford Galaxy 500 LTD. They were all Ford Galaxy's! Ford Galaxy 500, the basic model; Galaxy 500 XL, the sport; Galaxy 500 "LTD" (Limited), the top of line Ford Galaxy. Ford dropped the "Galaxy" name and changed it to "Custom" in 70. So, from 1970-1975, you could either buy the Ford Custom, with basic equipment or, the Ford LTD, with all the options you desired.

  • @crankychris2
    @crankychris2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The mid 60's 7 litre LTD was a real Turnpike Cruiser, the 428 was much stronger than the FE 390. By 1972, the power was gone.

  • @jscatt6123
    @jscatt6123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode!

  • @dustygrimes2754
    @dustygrimes2754 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information, as always.