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1971 Ford LTD Brougham Pillared Hardtop

The LTD Brougham was the most luxurious full-size Ford for 1971. The Pillared Hardtop rode a 121" wheelbase and saw 26,186 built for the model year.
1B66H168728
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Pillared Hardtop
Body
Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford LTD Brougham

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code B Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Model Code 66 LTD Brougham
Engine Code H 351 CID V8 (H)
Serial Number 168728 Production #168728

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelLTD Brougham
Year1971
Body StylePillared Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly PlantOakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%

Specifications

Engine

Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID

Dimensions

Production26186
Doors4
Weight4140
Width79.2
Rear Tread64.3
Front Tread63.3
Wheelbase121
Length216.2
Height53.6

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.25
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
1st Gear Ratio2.42
Reverse Ratio2.33
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.61
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15

Brakes

Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

Equipment390 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device

Colors

Exterior ColorsBlack / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Gray Gold Metallic / Light Gold / Light Green / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Pastel Blue / Red / White / Yellow

Pricing

MSRP$3746.00

Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.