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1973 Ford LTD Brougham Pillared Hardtop

Brougham marked the most luxurious LTD for 1973; this pillared hardtop listed at $4,031 and saw 49,553 built on the full-size 121" wheelbase.
3E66C208621
460 CID V8 (C)
Engine
Pillared Hardtop
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford LTD Brougham

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1973
Plant Code E Mahwah, NJ (E)
Model Code 66 LTD Brougham
Engine Code C 460 CID V8 (C)
Serial Number 208621 Production #208621

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelLTD Brougham
Year1973
Body StylePillared Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine460 CID V8 (C)
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine460 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID

Dimensions

Production49553 / 100500
Doors2 / 4
Rear Tread60 / 64.4
Wheelbase119 / 121
Length209.9 / 219.5
Front Tread61 / 64.2
Width79.5 / 79.9
Weight4386
Height53.5

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3 / 25
Rear Axle Ratio5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75 / 3.50
Steering GearIntegral power / Recirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.79
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.7
Reverse Ratio2.87
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs / Longitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14 / G78 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting / Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4 / 5
Fuel Capacity20 / 22
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
Cooling13.5 Quarts / 16.3 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle / Single with crossover
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power vent windows / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Chestnut / Corinthian White No. 2 / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Glacier Blue / Gold Glow / Heritage Burgundy / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Green / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Ming Green / Oxford Blue / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Red Metallic / Rose Beige / Sandshell Beige / Silver Moss / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / White / Yellow

Pricing

MSRP$4031.00

Other

EngnoLast letter in serial no.
B&s 3 51/64 & 2 7/8
Fbsize11.72
Wsize15 x 5

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.