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Ford LTD LX 5.0 Liter V8 1984

General description : You're looking at an opportunity for rare American muscle offered for a value price. This 1984 Ford LTD LX got the Mustang's V8 to create a Ford sedan that was a true BMW beater. And this example retains a correct sporty/luxury image, right down to the loaded A/C interior. And while this sedan is desirable, you may have never heard of it before, because less than 3,300 were produced over its full two-year run.
This is a two-owner classic that has spent its life in Florida, and so you have quite a solid looking car with clean lines and doors that close with confidence. So it's a prime example where we now really get to appreciate the design of the Ford LTD. The confident front end, symmetrical glasshouse, and hint of sporty rear overhang on the trunk are all the kind of things people would love if this were offered by BMW in the 1980s. More than just have the hints of a European sports sedan, a select few also had the performance. The LX package created a Mustang is sheep's clothing. Although the sleeper style isn't quite in full effect here. A later application of black paint and deleted badging joins the factory blackout grille and black trim to create a sleeker and meaner look. And the upgraded 17-inch allows have a nice speedy style.
These were a premium Ford, and the interior really shows that off nicely. The front bucket seats have the high-back bolstering you'd expect to see on a sports car like the Mustang, and rear bench has the two-tone comfy velour to match. This has a ton of great factory features, like a power driver's seat, power windows, cruise control, AM/FM stereo, an armrest center console, and factory air conditioning now blowing cold with modern R134a refrigerant. The dual-spoke steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column, and so it gives you a clear view to the smooth dash and the factory speedo and tach. Plus, there's a well-integrated set of auxiliary gauges in the center to remind you there's something special under the hood.
The heart of the LX package is the factory upgrade to the 5.0-liter High Output V8. This is a legend in American performance for delivering plenty of power in a stout package. It's one of the last years for the four-barrel carb, which makes it great candidate for modification. But on a classic as period-correct a this, we're quite happy to see this looking exceptionally stock with just the right maintenance along the way. This LTD shared the Mustang's Fox platform, and so the LX also got the GT's suspension upgrades, including sway bars front & rear. But more than just a pure performer, this is also a proper all-around driver with power steering, power brakes, front discs, and a four-speed automatic transmission with highway-friendly overdrive.
This is a rare fast Ford made even more special by a careful two-owner lifetime. So if you love them distinct, unique, and plenty of V8 power, call today!

https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/2633-tpa/1984-ford-ltd-lx

1984 Ford LTD LX 5.0 Liter V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Lutz by Streetside Classics for Not priced.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : LTD Model Version : LX 5.0 Liter V8 Engine size : 5.0 Model Year : 1984 Location : Tampa

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Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.

Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.

During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.

In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.

In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.

Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com