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Ford LTD 351 V8 1971

Allmän beskrivning : DON/T DRIVE-FLOAT INSTEAD, 351 V8, AUTO, PWR FRNT DISCS/STEERING, NEW PWR TOP!!

You probably won't be able to get more convertible for your money than this 1972 Ford LTD convertible. With a smooth 351 cubic inch V8, a great color combination, and that old convertible coolness that only time can provide, it's a very appealing way to get into the game for not a lot of cash. Stand out with this bright red Ford!
The LTD was Ford's top-of-the-line ragtop in 1971, joining the Mustang ragtop because the era of the convertible wasn't over yet. The big LTD actually looks rather handsome as a drop-top, both with the top up and topless, which is attributable to the clean lines and great proportions. Despite being a product of the '70s, it is almost restrained in its use of chrome but with nearly 18 feet of bright red sheetmetal, it's hard to miss. It remains in quite good condition, offering an older repaint that's showing a bit of age but no evidence of previous accidents or neglect. The creases along the fenders are still sharp, the gaps are good, and even that giant hood fits well. With deeply recessed headlights and a "power dome" on the hood, it's rather aggressive from the front while the taillights and center-mounted LTD emblem give the appearance of a full-width light treatment similar to the Thunderbird. The big bumpers shine up nicely and with the black rocker cladding, it looks especially long and low.
Wide bench seats provide room for six in this big cruiser and the handsome vinyl upholstery is still in fantastic shape. We're guessing that most of the interior is original, which speaks highly of the care this car has received, especially since it's a convertible that's been out in the sun. There's a bit of wear in the usual areas, particularly in the front, but nothing has worn to the point that it needs to be replaced. The driver gets a wrap-around instrument panel with plenty of fake wood and a wide speedometer, but it should feel familiar if you've ever driven a Ford from the '70s. There's a modern AM/FM/CD stereo head unit in the dash and newer speakers in the door panels, so cruising is effortless. If there are any demerits, they're the missing horn button and perhaps some brittle window sweeps, but both of those are easy, inexpensive fixes. On the plus side, there's a brand new black power convertible top that works extremely well and a gigantic trunk that's ready for a road trip.
Ford's torquey and smooth 351 cubic inch V8 provides plenty of motive force for this big ragtop. It's quite stock under the hood and if you spent a weekend really cleaning it up, it'll look like a million bucks. Check out how nicely preserved the Ford Blue engine enamel is, the original decals on the various components, and no signs of distress. It starts easily, idles well, and with a 2-barrel carburetor, it's reasonably thrifty (although you should not expect to win any fuel mileage contests with this car). It's backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission and super tall gears out back, making it a great choice for long highway cruises where it never seems to get tired. The undercarriage is quite original, but it shows off what living in a warm climate gives you; it's dirty but it isn't rotted out the way a car from up north might be. That's a big plus. There's also a mellow dual exhaust system and big 225/70/15 whitewall radials with factory wire hubcaps.
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Features : Seatbelts, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Front Disc Brakes, Vinyl Interior, Heat, Power Convertible Top, Defrost, CD Player, AM/FM Radio, Service Manuals

https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/4125-atl/1971-ford-ltd-convertible

1971 Ford LTD 351 V8 is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Lithia Springs by Streetside Classics for $13995.

 

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : Ford Modell : LTD Modellversion : 351 V8 Motorvolym : 0.0 Årsmodell : 1971 Karosstyp : Convertible Läge : Atlanta

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Ford, som grundades 1902, har utan tvekan förändrat historien om bilvärlden mer än någon annan biltillverkare genom att införa de första folkbilen Modell T 1908. De hade producerat mer än 15 miljoner bilar i slutet av produktionen 1927, genom vilket T hade blivit föråldrade.

Ford lanserade den första lågpris V8-motor driven bil 1932. 1932 V8 var en omedelbar hit med överlägsen hantering och prestanda för många betydligt mer expansiva bilar av dagen. Inte undra på 32 V8 Ford har blivit en sådan favorit bland heta rodders runt om i världen med 32 Deuce Coupe som sin ikon.

Under kriget Ford helt stänga civil bilproduktionen att ägna alla sina resurser till de allierade krigsansträngningarna (1942-1945) De används för att bygga B-24 bombplan, flygmotorer, jeepar, M-4 stridsvagnar, militära lastbilar och Bren-gun bärare och mer än 30.000 super laddade Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 motorer till Mosquito och Lancaster bombplan samt P-51 Mustang fighters. Efter kriget Ford bilar i USA blev större och flashier tillsammans med sina konkurrenter. I 60: s Ford var tillbaka i förgrunden igen när man inför deras kommersiella hit Mustang 1964. Mustang var så populär tävlingen var tvungen att följa Fords exempel och ponycar fenomenet tog över USA. Under åren ponnyer växte några muskler tills oljekrisen döda äntligen dödat dem.

På sextiotalet rusade Ford i internationell motorsport scenen med en raseri. Efter misslyckade Ferrari övertagande, då Enzo Ferrari hade klippt affären av med Henry Ford II gör det senare absolut koka av vrede, vände Ford till Lola i Storbritannien för att producera en Ferrari slog långdistans racer efter. Samarbetet mellan Ford och Lola skapade den mäktiga Ford GT40 som absolut slog Ferrari i Le Mans 24 flera gånger.

I Europa införde Ford några av de mest episka race och rallybilar av 60-talet som bygger på ödmjuka familj sedaner; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, och Escort 1600RS med de ikoniska Cosworth BDA motorer.

Idag klassiska Fords är mycket populär bland entusiaster och ett stort urval av klassiska Fords finns till försäljning på www.ClassicDigest.com