- Seller: Sandra V (Contact)
- Location: Clayton NC
- Mileage: 25193 Shown
- Chassis #: 2N62N106929
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 429
- Transmission: C6
UPDATE – The seller was able to get this LTD out of the garage and cleaned it up for additional photos, as well as a copy of the Marti Report. We’ve added the new photos to the gallery below, and this looks like a really clean example!
The second-generation Ford LTD was made for a decade, and it spanned quite a range of design ideas, from the early cars with a prominent grille protrusion to a bigger, wider-looking car with toned-down features. This beautiful Rangoon Red with a White vinyl top 1972 Ford LTD 2-Door Hardtop appears to be in outstanding condition. It’s located in Clayton, North Carolina, and the seller has it listed here as a Barn Finds Auction!
Better photos would have made a world of difference in the presentation of this beautiful car. I get it, though. I’m a do-it-yourself person, and I like to think that I can do almost anything myself. Sometimes it’s better to let someone else help out with things like photos. Unfortunately, the photos here don’t really show off this car as well as some better photos would have. That being said, it’s hard to get a bad photo of a car this nice, and this one looks like it’s brand new to me.
Made from 1968 for the 1969 model year until the end of 1978, the second-generation LTD was a really nice line of cars that was available in almost any body style imaginable. This is a 2-door hardtop, and bumper regulations hadn’t gotten to the design yet, as they would in a very short time.
The seller says this car is “very original” inside and out, but then goes on to say that her husband unfortunately passed away before he could fully restore it. I’m not sure if that means it’s been partially restored to original spec or really what that means. Whichever is the case – original or restored to original spec – this car appears to be in absolutely amazing condition. The mileage is listed as 25,193, and it sure looks like an ultra-low-mile vehicle to me.
I did not expect to see a 429 V8 in this car. Wow, beautiful! This is Ford’s 429-cu.in. OHV V8, which by 1972 had 208 net horsepower and 322 lb-ft of torque. Backed by a three-speed automatic, we don’t know how or if it runs, as the seller doesn’t mention its operating condition. I’m assuming that, given how incredibly nice this car looks inside and out, it must be in running condition, or it likely could be in a short time. Please check out the photos of this LTD and get your bids in on this Barn Finds Auction!
Bid On This Auction
RivieraByBuick bid $4,300.00 2026-04-27 10:59:09
Rudy bid $4,100.00 2026-04-25 16:02:52
philchili bid $4,000.00 2026-04-25 13:39:32
z28th1s bid $3,500.00 2026-04-25 13:35:48
Big "G" bid $3,400.00 2026-04-25 13:23:50- philchili bid $3,200.00 2026-04-25 11:21:10
CMAC bid $3,100.00 2026-04-25 10:55:03- philchili bid $2,500.00 2026-04-25 09:27:12
- Big "G" bid $2,400.00 2026-04-23 09:35:50
- philchili bid $2,272.00 2026-04-19 09:33:13
Jim bid $2,000.00 2026-04-18 19:17:54
I too am a big believer in high quality pics. If nothing else they help prevent a potential buyer from just passing by, simply because the pictures are poor quality. My daughter is currently looking to buy a house; what would you do if the pics of the house for sale were poor quality, showed clutter, etc.? Surely someone near this car’s seller (family member, friend, even the neighborhood teenager) could help.
Rant over….
This LTD looks very nice. Some fresh whitewalls would help. Top-down fun for the family.
‘Top-down’???
I don’t like vinyl tops, but that one does one of the more convincing imitations of a true convertible than most! But, yes, it’s a two-door hardtop, not a convertible.
Wow, THAT is a beautiful car! I wish I could buy it, especially with that engine! A cousin of mine briefly had one in the 1980s. It was a light green 72 coupe with a 351. He was around 16-17 yrs old, didn’t have a license yet, but started driving it anyway, with a license plate he found. We were riding down a street, and he decided to back up to see something we passed. He was backing up looking in the rear view mirror, and backed into an early 70’s Duster that had just been parked in the street, the driver hadn’t even gone into their house yet. I saw him standing there in disbelief, as my stupid cousin slammed the Ford into drive, took off, and abandoned the now damaged car a few blocks from where he bought it, in a different town. The car must’ve eventually gotten impounded and junked. I still feel bad for the owner of that Duster.
By the way, this looks a lot like the one Ricardo Montalban drove in an episode of Columbo.
It looks like the tires are too big for this car. I don’t know if that’s because of the 429 or someone got a deal on tires. But these were good cars. My Galaxy 500 351 still reins as the best car I ever owned. I had an LTD with a 400, but it had seen better days before I got it.
Top down fun, Bob? Maybe with a Sawzall. Windows down, but it has A/C. At first glance it does look like a convertible. Those wheel covers must protrude 3-4 inches from the rim.
My mistake.
I did a double take, also. The hardtop profile looks great! I looked up the tire size, this car has P235/75 R 15 Dextero brand 720 H tires. No whitewalls available, they are sold as blackwalls only. They are tall, but a correct size. A white stripe would definitely look great! !
That style wheelcover was so, so heavy because of the cast center — I could never keep them on my 71. Then, I later tried the same ones on a 1968 Galaxie and they would fly off during the slightest blip on a road surface.
No worries Bob… Nobody covers Ford listings so passionately and accurately. 👍 👍
Dextero tires, that’s a new one.
What’s next, Poindexteros?
Good eye, MrF! I noticed that and looked at the tires for a long time, trying to figure out the date code. I believe they’re from 2004, so they should be replaced ASAP.
Hard to believe that my 65 Stang 289 from factory had a tad bit more hp than this beast. Hate red but these cars were smooth runners. And quiet.
Your mustang didn’t have more hp if stock. This 72 engine is measured with net horsepower and the 60s mustang engines are gross measurements with regard to rated horsepower.
You are correct Eric in NC. I had a K-code hi performance 271hp tho which you can’t find anymore. But in 72 also, Ford changed the #’s game as you aptly pointed out. And the automakers were all guilty of that to fool the feds & insurance companies. I am only wrong in that I did not state that.
The SAE was required to publish output ratings with accessories installed. Yes, the insurance companies and government had already ended the performance party.
One thing I have noticed over many years of buying tires whether at Discount or Big O is if you say wow I didn’t want to spend that much on a set of new tires they have a off brand available from China, Taiwan Romania and even Bulgaria. It does get expensive for the tire,new stems, mounting and balance, oh and a disposal fee for it tire.
I like this car a lot. By this time you were seeing more LTDs as the trim moved to the volume model competing with the Impala. This car reminds me of my brother’s ’72 Impala Custom. That one started out as a GM PEP vehicle with its 454 and finned wheel covers. Man, that was a good looking car, too.
Very nice car, I’ve always liked the LTD, Galaxies full size Fords. This one needs whitewalls and because I don’t like white vinyl tops or vinyl tops in general I would dye this top black. This is a nice powerful smooth cruiser. If I had the money I would bid on it.
Why would a car for sale here have a dealer advertisement plate and paper mats? Just wondering, but it sure looks nice.
Those wheel covers weigh about 12 pounds each and had to be balanced by the Ford dealership every time you had to replace tires..
I got a set from a wheel cover shop that had hubcaps for just about any car on the road..
The guy used to walk around the local roads and pick up the ones that flew off the car due to the huge potholes
He
Made out quite well
never cared for no name cheap tires. you get what you pay for. w/w are available i bought a set for my 70 full-size Buick. this ford is crying for a set
Reminds me of those Burt Reynolds movies like White Lightning and Gator as Burt said, yeah gotta 429 in her! Great engines!
First thing I think of too! White lightening!
Man, bad photos aside, those blackwall tires do nothing to enhance this beautiful LTD! Neither does seeing footprints on the carpet on the drivers side — even though the carpet looks pretty serviceable. I owned a big 1971 Ford Convertible. Grabber Blue w/bucket seat interior!
Did it have the console, with the “basket handle” shifter? Inquiring minds want to know, LOL!
My husband agreed, he was looking for whitewall tires that he could get for her. If I remember correctly, they would have run about 500 per tire, he was restoring her when his health took a turn for the worse and he wasn’t able to finish her.
Sandra, I assume from your comment that you’re the seller. If so, can you tell us if the car runs and drives? Has it been driven lately?
Thanks
Yes she does run, she runs pretty good, we took her out for a short ride after we got her out of the garage.
Does everything work on the car? ie. airn conditioning blow cold, all gauges work, interior dash lights work? Nice car
Everything works except the fuel gauge, I don’t know if it’s the gauge itself or the float in the tank. It worked when we put her in the garage.
My Mom had one in the early 80s. Great car, only odd thing about it was being a northern car it had a plug hanging out of the grill to keep the block warm on sub 0 mornings.
Having a block heater is an excellent advantage in subfreezing climate. Had it on my ’86 Celebrity. Unplug it in the morning and the car was blowing heat within a half mile away from the house. Much easier on the motor than remote start.
True. They’re not as common here in Southern New England anymore, since it almost never gets as cold here as it did when I was a kid, but north of the People’s Republic of Taxachusetts, they are still quite common and much appreciated. In Montreal, Quebec, Canada, many of the hotels and motels have outlets at each parking space so you can plug in your engine block heater at night, then start your car the next morning, as below zero Fahrenheit winter temperatures are still common in the Great White North! Beauty, Eh!
The seller, Sandra, just added a copy of the Marti Report to the photo gallery!
A worthy example with what looks to be possible original paint, vinyl top and original brocade interior. light on options- no power windows, power door locks, tilt wheel. But does have the big block, A/C, factory am/fm car and the cool upgrade wheel covers. Barring any mechanical maladies, a great example that shouldn’t break the bank.
YES THE PAINT IS ORIGINAL
Sandra please answer Roverray’s questions above, and it would be
better for the bidding.
Thanks, Big “G”
Another important fact that I failed to mention is that this car has spent it’s life in the south. I am originally from Michigan and I know how the salt can destroy cars!!
As a younger version of myself i remember driving this overweight beluga, ford really had no idea what they were doing , no stopping power, no cornering possibilities and that tractor steering feel , over power and no feeling , it drove like a boat
In the early 80’s when I was in college my dad had the convertible version. Triple white with the 429. When you stepped on it you could hear the carb sucking in air and vast quantities of gas.
These came from the era when we used to say, “It’ll pass everything but a gas station!”, LOL! Although by then, the power was down so far that passing anything was becoming more and more of a problem.
This one is in fine shape! The 429 is the cherry on top of the sundae, despite the reduction in power due to the anti-smog gear of the period. Fortunately, the lost ponies can be corralled with some judicious upgrades, while improving emissions, power and fuel economy. Either port fuel injection or TBI will improve both economy and emissions, while greatly improving power and drivability, as the primitive anti-smog gear these came with often caused numerous issues, including stalling, hesitating, and Dieseling at shut off.
I prefer the styling of the ’71’s just a bit better, as the taillight treatment on the 71’s looked just a bit better to my eye than the taillights on these did. Also, ’71 was the last year for hide away headlights for the LTD, note that this LTD is wearing exposed sealed beams, like its slightly cheaper sibling, the Galaxie 500. The hide away headlamps were the defining feature that set the LTD apart from its down market siblings, the Galaxy 500 and Custom trim levels. GLWTS in any case!
The ’71 LTD’s did not have hide away head lights!
Robert I also like the 71 just a little more than the 72 but would take either, 1970 was the last year for hideaway headlights the 69 and 70 were very similar just like the 71 and 72. The 71 has more of a deep set headlight surround and no cross bar on the bumper in front of the center part of the grill, the 71 taillights were a three piece that went across the complete rear of the car the 71 galaxies has a piece of brushed aluminum trim in place of the center taillight that came with the LTD . Either way 69-72 are my favorite years not that I dislike the others . This 72 listed here is a very nice example I wish I could buy it.
My family’s trucking company had acquired a 71 LTD Sedan, that was bought new at a local Ford dealer for a great deal. It was a metallic brown with all paint no vinyl roof, with matching cloth interior that had the pilar posts between the fr and rear doors and frames around the side windows. That made for a tight quiet highway cruiser for the salesman. But it was sold quickly to me in 76 after my Honorable Discharge and I came home from The Army. I jumped on it because for some reason it had a 429/4v with C6 and 3:00 posi. That ran amazingly well, but only got 12 city, but managed 19-20 highway at 55! Especially after I added long tube headers with 2.5” pipe dual exhaust and turbo flow mufflers with the original resonators in the tailpipes. With big radial tires and HD Monroe Gas Magnum shocks helped to ride as well as could be without being boaty.