1972 Ford LTD Hardtop
The LTD was Ford's top full-size series for 1972. The Hardtop rode a 121" wheelbase and saw 33,742 built for the model year.
2B64N503568
429 CID V8 (N)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Ford LTD
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | B | Oakville, Ontario, Canada (B) |
| Model Code | 64 | LTD |
| Engine Code | N | 429 CID V8 (N) |
| Serial Number | 503568 | Production #503568 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelLTD
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
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
Production33742
Weight4014
Doors4
Width79.2
Rear Tread64.3
Front Tread63.3
Wheelbase121
Length218.4
Height53
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.75
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.33
1st Gear Ratio2.42
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.61
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity23
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling16.5 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Power seats / Power windows / Radio / Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsBlack / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Ginger Glow / Gold Glow / Gray Gold Metallic / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Gray Metallic / Maroon / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Red / White / Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$3941.00
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.