1971 Ford LTD Brougham Formal Hardtop
The LTD Brougham was the most luxurious full-size Ford for 1971. The Formal Hardtop rode a 121" wheelbase and saw 43,303 built for the model year.
1N68N121375
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Formal Hardtop
Body
Norfolk, VA (N)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford LTD Brougham
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | N | Norfolk, VA (N) |
| Model Code | 68 | LTD Brougham |
| Engine Code | N | 429 CID V8 (N) |
| Serial Number | 121375 | Production #121375 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD Brougham
Year1971
Body StyleFormal Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine429 CID V8 (N)
Assembly PlantNorfolk, VA (N)
Plant CodeN
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine429 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Dimensions
Production43303
Doors2
Weight4080
Wheelbase121
Rear Tread64.3
Width79.2
Front Tread63.3
Length216.2
Height52.9
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
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity23
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$3749.00
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.