The second generation full size LTD was a huge success for Ford. Over 7 million LTD’s were built between ’69 and ’78, all equipped with a V8. Engine sizes ranged from the standard 302 up to the 460, starting in ’79 the LTD was downsized signifying the end of an era for domestic cars. This 1978 2 door LTD appears to be in nice shape with a claimed low mileage of 17K and working A/C! The seller wants $4200 for this car and has some other interesting projects for sale as well. Find them here on Craigslist in Falfurrias, TX south of San Antonio for $4200.
According to the ad, this car was in storage since 1989 when the owner passed away. The engine is listed as a 351 modified 400, which is confusing because both engines were offered in this car. The car runs well with a new fuel system, the fuel lines have been replaced and the carburetor has been rebuilt. The A/C works good and the brakes have been rebuilt as well, basically the car sounds like a good driver.
The engine compartment looks rough for 17k miles but the car is over 40 years old, it clearly has not been in a museum. I cannot tell if this is a 351M or a 400, maybe some Ford experts can help us out. The seller has done some work to the exterior as well, including some body work and paint, the nature of the body work is not specified but the seller admits “the painter didn’t do a great job”. I like the color on this car, but I’m partial to red and the 2 door is a better look than the 4 door version.
The interior is original and it looks good, judging by the interior the mileage claim may be accurate. The seat is showing very little wear and the dash looks to be crack free. This car has a more spartan interior than some of the luxury versions, this must be more of a base model car with hand crank windows and vinyl seats. Overall the car looks good but I wonder what the market is like for a car like this, I have heard these cars are getting popular overseas so maybe it will be exported?
If your in the neighborhood of Falfurrias, TX and want to check this car out, the seller also has some other cool projects for sale. Among some of the other projects mentioned in the ad are a ’57? GMC tow truck, several ’57 Chevy projects, several custom Model A projects and a VW trike among others. The seller sounds motivated to clear out a collection so maybe a package deal is in order.
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