11/24/2023 0 Comments 1979 thunderbird coupAs options, Ford offered the 351M V8 and the 351 Windsor V8, with a 400-cubic-inch V8 serving as the largest engine offering. The LTD II carried over much of its powertrain line from the Torino, with one exception in the interest of fuel economy, the 460 V8 was dropped from all Ford and Mercury intermediates, with the 302 V8 making its return as the standard engine (outside of California). On the rear suspension, the four-link solid rear axle used coil springs. As with the LTD, the LTD II used a full perimeter frame to isolate road shock from the body, the frame was fitted with 14 rubber body mounts and five crossmembers. The LTD II uses the body-on-frame construction shared with the 1972–1976 Torino/Montego. A similar practice used by Chrysler moved full size nameplates Dodge Monaco and Plymouth Fury to restyled versions of their intermediate models replacing the Dodge Coronet and Plymouth Satellite.Īlongside a massive exterior update, the Ford Elite became the downsized Ford Thunderbird with a reduced price allowing Ford to better compete against the Chevrolet Monte Carlo (and its various General Motors counterparts) and the Chrysler Cordoba, reducing product overlap between the Thunderbird and the Continental Mark V.Īs Ford discontinued the Torino, Mercury replaced the Montego, as it expanded the Mercury Cougar nameplate to its entire intermediate model line with the Cougar XR7 becoming a direct counterpart of the Thunderbird.ĭesign overview Chassis In effect, LTD II served as a placeholder downsized LTD model offering to help compete against GM's 1977 downsized full size car lines until an all new downsized full size LTD was ready for 1979. While the Torino chassis and body were given an extensive updates to extend the lifespan, the Torino became the Ford LTD II ("II" to distinguish the intermediate model line from the full-sized LTD). To further revive interest, other model lines were consolidated to reduce internal competition and overlap.Ĭentral to the model revision was the discontinuation of the Ford Torino, Gran Torino and Elite. As part of the model changes, several product lines were given midcycle updates. In terms of exterior footprint compared to full-sized sedans, the LTD II is longer in length and wheelbase and wider than the later Ford LTD Crown Victoria, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Five Hundred, and the Ford Taurus ( fifth, sixth, and seventh-generation versions).īackground A 1974 Ford Gran Torino Brougham (LTD II predecessor)įor the 1977 model year, Ford Motor Company made substantial revisions to its intermediate-segment product lines involving both the Ford and Mercury brands to help boost sales. The design of the Ford LTD II is notable as one of the largest vehicles ever produced as an intermediate, released just as the entire American auto industry began a period of downsizing. Offered in a two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and station wagon, the LTD II also served as a basis for the final generation of the Ford Ranchero coupe utility.ĭuring its production, the Lincoln-Mercury Division sold a version of the LTD II under the Mercury Cougar badge, replacing the Mercury Montego. Deriving its name from the full-sized Ford LTD model line, the intermediate LTD II consolidated the Ford Torino and Gran Torino model lines, with the Ford Elite replaced by the Ford Thunderbird. The Ford LTD II is an automobile produced and marketed by Ford Motor Company between 19 in the United States and Canada. WE ARE HONEST PEOPLE AND EXPECT THE SAME FROM THE BUYER.THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I CAN BE HOME TO SUPERVISE AND MAKE SURE EVERYTHING GOES SMOOTH. CAR MUST BE PICKED UP AND THE DELIVERY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NEW OWNER A $500.00 DEPOSIT UPON HITTING THE BUY IT NOW. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE OUR TIME THIS IS A NICE CAR FOR THE MONEY. CHROME BUMPERS ARE VERY NICE, DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE COMPLETE AND NICE.ĬAR IS STRAIGHT WITH NO ACCIDENTS EVER. RUST UNDER THE LOWER FENDERS AND SOME IN THE REAR WHEEL QUARTERS NEEDS TO BE FIXED AS SEEN IN THE PICTURES.įLOORS AND TRUNK ARE SOLID. NEW TIE RODS, SWAY BARS,IDLE ARM, PIT MAN ARM NEW REAR SPRINGS, BUSHINGS AND AXLE BEARINGS ![]() INTERIOR IS KEPT REAL NICE WITH NO RIPS OR TEARS REBUILT FORD 302 ENGINE WITH 60 MILES ON IT ![]() RUNS AND SHIFTS FANTASTIC.SUPER SMOOTH RIDE OVER $5000 INVESTED 1979 Ford Thunderbird TOWN LANDAU Additional Info:
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