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1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau 4-Dr. Landau

The 1968 Thunderbird four-door Landau, with rear-hinged back doors, paired personal-luxury style with sedan practicality -- one of the unusual 1967-1971 four-door Birds.
8G87S245884
8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (4-V
Engine
4-Dr. Landau
Body
Chicago, IL
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code G Chicago, IL
Model Code 87 Thunderbird Landau
Engine Code S 8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (4-V, GT)
Serial Number 245884 Production #245884

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelThunderbird Landau
Year1968
Body Style4-Dr. Landau
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I. (4-V, GT)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower325 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantChicago, IL
Plant CodeG
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight4630
Length209.4
Width77.3
Height53.4
Wheelbase115
Rear tread62

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $4924.00
No. Produced 21925

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 4630 lbs
Length 209.4 in.
Width 77.3 in.
Height 53.4 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Displacement 389.09 cu. in.
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Torque 427@2800 ft/lbs
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (20)
Battery 12 V
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Cooling System 20.2 Quarts
Fuel Type Premium
Radiator Cross flow
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Power antenna
Optional Equipment 429 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Power vent windows
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Steering Gear Integral power
Rear Suspension Coil link
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab on instrument panel close to windshield on passenger side visible from outside.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 8.15 x 15
Make Ford
Origin United States
Series Thunderbird
Model Year 1968
Model Number 57C
Body Maker Ford
Service Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Size 11 in.
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel 25 gal.
Transmission 26.5 pt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Carburetor Autolite
Differential Ratio 3.0 :1
Differential Hypoid
Wheelbase 115 in.
Rear Tread 62 in.
Type V8 Valve-in-head
Cylinders 8
Rated Horsepower 52.41 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 :1
Brake Horsepower 315@4600 hp
Type Cruise-O-Matic automatic
Clutch Type Not applicable
No. Of Gears 3
B &s 4 3/64 & 3 25/32

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.