1972 Ford Gran Torino Custom Ranch Wagon
The Gran Torino was Ford's mid-size Torino line for 1972. The Custom Ranch Wagon rode a 118" wheelbase and saw 45,212 built for the model year.
2B42N523511
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Custom Ranch Wagon
Body
Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford Gran Torino
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | B | Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B) |
| Model Code | 42 | Gran Torino |
| Engine Code | N | 429 CID V8 (N) |
| Serial Number | 523511 | Production #523511 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGran Torino
Year1972
Body StyleCustom Ranch Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine429 CID V8 (N)
Assembly PlantOakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine429 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Dimensions
Production45212
Weight3951
Doors4
Width79
Length211.5
Rear Tread60
Front Tread60.5
Wheelbase118
Height55
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeH78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
Cooling11.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment351 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Select-Shift automatic transmission
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Gold Glow / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Pewter Metallic / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / White
Pricing
MSRP$3096.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1972 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.