LTD

Last Year of the LTD Convertible: Rare 1972 Ford Drop Top

I experienced a bit of “Deja vu all over again” when I saw this ’72 Ford LTD Drop Top tip from T.J. (Thank you, again, T.J.!) I wrote about this same car three years ago on Barn Finds when… more»

Stored But Solid: 1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon

1978 was the last year before the Ford LTD switched to the smaller Panther platform, with the car shedding some mass and weight beginning with the ’79 model, which included the station wagon as well.  If you’ve been in… more»

70s Time Capsule: 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire

No period of car design is more evocative of the time it was created in than cars from the early to mid-70s. Huge swooping cars with panels larger than a shed roof, these cars were Detroit’s last big swing… more»

Luxury Rat Rod? 1974 Ford LTD Brougham

Ford’s popular full-size luxury car, the LTD, had a banner year in 1973, selling 556,000 copies. Then, along came the OPEC oil embargo, and sales plummeted by nearly half as big gas guzzlers were suddenly out of vogue. The… more»

Three Row Wagon: 1986 Ford Crown Victoria

The introduction of the Chrysler minivan created a hot new segment in the automotive industry in 1984, and one that would cut into consumer demand for the tried-and-true station wagon.  However, even with fresh competition on the market, wagons… more»

Affordable 390: 1967 Ford LTD

Affordability is a key consideration for many enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. There is little point in spending a million dollars if that leaves nothing in the kitty for their build. That’s where cars like this 1967 Ford LTD… more»

Four-Door 5.0 Five-Speed! 1985 Ford LTD

Blacked out, tricked out, and slammed, this 1985 Ford LTD in Oregon City, Oregon comes with modified parts front to back including a cammed 5.0 V8, tubular suspension, and SN95 Cobra front brakes. After earning a cult following as… more»

Affordable Driver: 1972 Ford LTD Brougham

Some enthusiasts place the idea of owning a classic in the too-hard basket when they have a family. However, cars like this 1972 Ford LTD Brougham offer luxury, comfort, and enough room to seat six comfortably. This is a… more»

Last Of The Big Ones: 1978 Ford LTD Wagon

Today’s station wagon find, courtesy of  Lothar, is a bit of a different twist in that it’s a full-size Ford, but it is not slathered in faux wood paneling. It’s also of a vintage that isn’t featured here often…. more»

Survivor Wagon: 1968 Ford LTD Country Squire

The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon from the days of the “woodies” through most of the rest of the 20th Century. From the 1950s forward, the Country Squire used imitation wood paneling on the body sides and… more»

Two Prior Owners + Color Change: 1972 Ford LTD

Are you old enough to remember when Ford introduced the LTD in 1965? If so, do you also recall the ads where they compared the quiet ride of the LTD to that of a Rolls-Royce?  At first, it was… more»

429 Four-Barrel! 1973 Ford LTD Project

Barn-bound and offered in “Ran when parked” condition, this 1973 Ford LTD in Klamath Falls, Oregon packs the mighty 429 under the hood. Check out more pictures and details here on Facebook Marketplace. The $3000 asking price buys a… more»

28k-Mile 4-Door Survivor: 1974 Ford LTD

The Ford LTD was born in 1965 as an extension of the Galaxie 500. The idea was to move part of Ford’s full-size line-up into the luxury car arena. The move was successful and the LTD was soon followed… more»

4X4 Cop Car: 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

For nearly 30 years, the Ford LTD Crown Victorias (and their variants) were popular choices for police work. They were durable, big cars that chased after a lot of bad buys in their day (the last of the rear-wheel… more»

Family Truckster Tribute: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon

Some classics are destined to be taken seriously, representing a particular moment in automotive design or engineering. Others simply aren’t. This 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon certainly isn’t, having been transformed into a tribute to the Wagon Queen… more»

Cheap One-Year-Only Wagon: 1977 Ford LTD II Squire

Looking back to 1977, it’s hard to fathom that Ford’s new LTD II was considered an intermediate-size offering.  Just as a massive downsizing program was taking effect at General Motors, Ford introduced their LTD II in 1977, with the… more»

Barn Finds