Wanted: 1971 Ford LTD

mike667 · Poncho Master!

Wanted: 1971 Ford LTD

see2xu · Addicted!

pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/east-millsboro-1971-ford-ltd/7239288752.html

I find using searchtempest.com, going through Craigslist postings, often turns up gems that aren't on Hemmings, Auto Trader Classics, or other "buff" sites.

MC · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Hey Mike, I am a fan of Canadian Pontiacs, but it's not the only type of car I like - life is too short to be stuck on one brand (lol). I like Fords, Mopars, other GM brands, Studebakers, AMCs, Packards, Kaisers, and even a bunch of *gasp* 'foreign' cars. So IMHO it's OK to keep posting here even though you're looking for a Ford! biggrin Seriously, if anybody were to be run out of here it would be me first because I don't even own a Pontiac... (easy now, Carl, I won't go without a fight biggrin ), but yeah I really like the folks here too. smile

I do scan the ads from time to time but haven't seen any in Canada. I'll keep you in mind if I do see one, though. Also I was wondering if a 1972 would fit the bill as well, as they were quite similar to 1971.

I found this one in the US, and I'm thinking maybe it's the same one you found as the price is close: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/ford/ltd/1917638.html

The same place also has a 1972: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/ford/ltd/2109101.html

Here's one in California, but it's a 4 door: https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1971/ford/ltd/101396139

Even further from what you're looking for, but in Ontario, a Galaxie 500 4 door: https://www.autotrader.ca/a/ford/galaxie/richmond%20hill/ontario/19_11675521_/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=2_3_3&pc=B3B%200B3&sprx=-1

A nice '72 in California, but it's getting up there in price: https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1972/ford/ltd/100751889

Here's a '72 with a 429: https://www.allcollectorcars.com/for-sale/1972-Ford-LTD-/2309806/

A '71 with a 429: https://www.cardealfinder.com/autos/ford/1971-ford-ltd-factory-429-360hp-52139.html

Good luck!

ABC123 · Uber Guru

Like the 1969 Pontiacs, more convertibles survived.

But also, like the 69 Pontiacs, there are some still out there.

Growing up we had a 71 LTD Brougham 4 door.

In 1976, my father had a chance to get his father's 1969 Grand Parisienne and gave the LTD to my brother who was 18 at the time.

Lasted him 2 weeks.

I always felt there was design borrowing between the full size Fords and the Pontiacs.

ABC123 · Uber Guru

see2xu wrote:
pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/east-millsboro-1971-ford-ltd/7239288752.html

I find using searchtempest.com, going through Craigslist postings, often turns up gems that aren't on Hemmings, Auto Trader Classics, or other "buff" sites.

Nice !

mike667 · Poncho Master!

Thanks guys!
Yes, the first Hemings ad was the one I was looking at.
I like the blue one see2xu poster and the black 429 MC posted.

I thought there would be more LTDs in Canada and more Galaxies in the US.
I prefer the 71 LTD over the galaxie and 72 because the rear end on the 72 seems more bulkier.

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

It's funny you mentioned an LTD as another member and I were just talking about this 76 for sale in NS. It'd be a fun cruiser with the 460, has 83k on it and is under $5k.

I could pretend I'm Barnaby Jones lol

mike667 · Poncho Master!

Im a fan of that brown on those cars too.

see2xu · Addicted!

If you want someone to check out the 429 in WV, or even the 400 in Pittsburgh, they're within a day's drive for me. And, like most of us, I'm looking for something to keep the grey matter active.

Both look nice, and are a lot less expensive than the one at Country Classics. They seem to specialize in oddball stuff, and want a pretty strong dollar for it.

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Spendy, but amazing,

Mike Ward MB · Addicted!

I know where you are coming from. I had a 71 LTD Country Squire. Every time I see a 71 or 72 LTD on barnfind.com I torture myself by following the post and wherever it is listed for sale!

They are out there, good luck with your search.

Greaser · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Bunky Knudsen and the "Knudsen Nose"

Knudsen had heavily influenced the Pontiacs of the 60's and carried the "long nose" when he went to Ford.

http://carstylecritic.blogspot.com/2015/12/bunkie-knudsens-long-nose-cars.html

mike667 · Poncho Master!

Thanks guys. Thats great to see many like the old big Fords as well!

1965CS · Guru

Nothing beat the ride of those big Ford's and Mercs, we had a 77 Marquis that had the smoothest ride I have ever experienced. It had an optional "cross country ride" package where washboard roads felt like pavement.

77 Marq.jpg

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

I'm really starting to like the 60's-70 barges (all brands). I can see one on my future. I must be getting old. Fedora and box of Kleenix on the package tray will be a must!

rebelrouser · Poncho Master!

The '71 w/429 would be the better deal. That's the one that interests me big time. I'm also a fan. Didn't Harry drive one in Magnum Force?

StriperSS · Poncho Master!

A friend in Summerland had an ex-RCMP highway patrol 71 Ford with a 429. It was based in Osoyoos when it was active. I saw the car about 10 years ago just sitting.