The Ford LTD was once as ubiquitous on American roads as traffic signals and crosswalks. It was from an era that was quickly evolving as vehicles were increasingly downsized, both in terms of size and engine displacement. However, consumers still wanted to be coddled and feel like they were driving a floating couch, so manufacturers responded by making downsized versions of what they did best: land yachts. The LTD, which rode on the esteemed Panther platform, was a sales success for Ford, and examples like this ridiculously low-mileage specimen listed here on craigslist are a throwback to a different time on American roads.

The seller is asking $15,000 for the LTD, which shows just 6,875 miles on the clock. It almost certainly belonged to an older adult who simply didn’t drive much, as these vehicles were popular choices for the retiree set. Despite the so-called downsizing, the LTD was still a conventional rear-wheel drive setup, and a standard 5.0L V8 was the base engine. Looking at it now, the shorter wheelbase and standard 302 makes for a compelling combination, and at the time, consumers agreed: the LTD proved tremendously popular, handily outselling its primary competitor, the Chevy Caprice. As we can see from these photos, the Midnight Blue Metallic paint is in excellent condition.

And it gets even better when you see the interior: the seats show essentially no wear-and-tear, and the front passenger seat and rear bench look like they have never been sat in. When sellers use the word “time capsule”, it can often be a stretch, with flaws still visible even if the overall presentation is strong. In the case of this LTD, it’s an entirely appropriate description, as the car looks absolutely stunning. This is still a delightfully simple car, however, with crank windows, manual locks, and an AM-only radio, but it still features air conditioning and an electric rear window defroster. It really does seem like the original owner recognized where some convenience would be nice, but that they didn’t need unnecessary features.

The LTD’s 5.0L V8 is as mint as the rest of the car, and I would assume it runs like a Swiss watch. You really can’t ask for a better setup in a Ford product, and while the seller notes it sports a conventional 3.08 rear axle, you don’t need anything over-the-top in a car like this. While you can’t drive this LTD in everyday traffic, where it will certainly be sacrificed to the gods of irresponsible and under-insured drivers, it is a vehicle you can reliably fire up and take on some errand-runs early on a weekend morning. While the price is all the money for an LTD, how likely is it you’ll find another one this nice? Thanks to Barn Finds reader Mitchell G. for the tip.