1974 Ford LTD Brougham Hardtop
This LTD Brougham Hardtop offered the line's richest trim on the 121"-wheelbase platform at $4,433. The more common body, it reached 39,084 units.
4G68S122766
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Chicago, IL (G)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Ford LTD Brougham
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | G | Chicago, IL (G) |
| Model Code | 68 | LTD Brougham |
| Engine Code | S | 400 CID V8 (S) |
| Serial Number | 122766 | Production #122766 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD Brougham
Year1974
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantChicago, IL (G)
Plant CodeG
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Dimensions
Production39084 / 58306
Doors2
Front Tread61 / 64.1
Width79.5 / 80
Length209.8 / 222.5
Rear Tread60 / 64.3
Height55.5 / 56.5
Wheelbase119 / 121
Weight4390
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio5
Transmission3 / 25
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75 / 3.5
Steering GearIntegral power / Recirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.42
Reverse Ratio2.33
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.61
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs / Longitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.50 x 14 / JR78 x 15
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting / Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity20 / 22
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16.3 Quarts / 19.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTube and corrugated fin & core / Tubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment352 cu. in. V8 engine / 390 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission / Power antenna / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power vent windows / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Arlington Gray / Black / Candyapple Red / Cascade Green / Chantilly Beige / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Dynasty Green / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Green Glow / Light Blue / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Ivy Yellow / Navajo Beige / Pagoda Green / Pastel Lime / Phoenician Yellow / Prairie Bronze / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Saddle Bronze Metallic / Silversmoke Gray / Skylight Blue / Tan Glow / Two Tone Colors Available / Vintage Burgandy / White / Wimbledon White
Pricing
MSRP$3222.00 / $4433.00
Other
B&s 4 & 2.87
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
Fbsize11.72
Specifications are for this model. The 1974 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.