I had one of these years ago.....if buying this vehicle and putting some money into it.....makes you happy and you ENJOY the vehicle and plan on driving it.....YES it was worth it! It's really fun to see young people like yourself enjoying these older vehicles.....Thank you so much for sharing these videos --- these have brought back so many memories.....and a whole lot of joy.......
I grew up in the seventies, and I've always been a ford man. That ltd was top of the line, and it still looks great. I had a 76 mercury cougar about that size. It had a 351 windsor in it, and it would fly. I'm glad to see you have taken interest in 70s vehicles, and that's a good-looking car.
actually, the only problems I ever had with a carbureted. Car in cold cold weather was a sticking chock. pencil to hold it open. till it got warm enough those were the days nice car keep up the good work
Your purchase price was a deal in that condition with good paint and no rust. Id say it was easily worth 5500-$7000 as it was. so look at the big picture. You could have bought used tin can Corolla for 9 grand and wouldn't be anywhere near this distinctive!!! Shes a beauty, take good care of it and try not to drive it on snowy salty roads as it will get rusty. great to see a young guy into big cars like this. My first car at 15 1/2 was a 73 Delta 88 Royale followed by my 66 Toronado bought when I was 18 a year later I bought a 70 Continental Mark iii and when i turned 23 I bought a 67 Thunderbird Landau Coupe, Still have all except the Delta 88. Im now 58 years old
The Mark llls are awesome! You can still get fairly nice ones for 4000-7000$. Your LTD brings back so many memories. That style came out in 1975 the Landau and they brought back the hidden lights which were offered 1967-1970 on LTDs. Then discontinued 71-74 and returned 75-78. After that come forever on LTD. The Mark Vl and 80-83 tbird were last of the Fords to ever offer concealed headlamps unless you count the Probe (I don’t) which came out later 1980s but to me the Probe was more of a Mazda then a ford lol.
The Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis or Grand Marquis from 1967-78 in between they’re the next budget built or custom for anyone in between even though the Mercury Marquis isn’t mentioned in this video
Yes worth the money. Gorgeous car ultimate favorite for sure. Youngster like yourself into 70s cars is great and rare. Enjoy the miles ahead thanks for sharing
Great car. I would try to upgrade that air cleaner, though. The small diameter is said to hurt performance, but the better reason is the factory air cleaner has thermostatic control which helps warm up , especially where there is cold weather which you seem to have. Must of the time I buy an old car, it has one of those little chrome air cleaners. They were a fad in the 1980's before everyone knew they hurt performance and the cars would be worth more stock. I have a stack of them in my garage now.
Perspective. He could've bought something outright with a crap ton of question mark miles, financed something with a cvt tranny that'll shoot craps, or, have this thing that'll run forever with good maintenance. Albeit with around 8mpg😅. Perspective.
Was it worth? Well...I like it. You've sunk a total of $9,000 in acquisition costs and repairs. That's a reasonable sum in today's world. Now...drive the wheels off it. A few great, memorable road trips will remain with you long after the price is forgotten.
That's a beautiful car and it is really nice to see younger guys interested in old cars.
I had one of these years ago.....if buying this vehicle and putting some money into it.....makes you happy and you ENJOY the vehicle and plan on driving it.....YES it was worth it! It's really fun to see young people like yourself enjoying these older vehicles.....Thank you so much for sharing these videos --- these have brought back so many memories.....and a whole lot of joy.......
It’s look like a great car. Any old car cost money to keep running. But it’s a labor of love.
Worth every penny.
Def worth the money. New cars break down too and cost a lot, and they are harder to fix. Beautiful comfortable Ford. I hope you always keep it.
I grew up in the seventies, and I've always been a ford man. That ltd was top of the line, and it still looks great. I had a 76 mercury cougar about that size. It had a 351 windsor in it, and it would fly. I'm glad to see you have taken interest in 70s vehicles, and that's a good-looking car.
Every time I see one of these it reminds me of its sister car the Mercury Marquis and Uncle Buck
Cool car man! Regular fluids and that thing will never stop.
Enjoy it!!
Great car and I commend you for recognizing that! I have a 77 Base LTD four door and its not going anywhere🙂.
actually, the only problems I ever had with a carbureted. Car in cold cold weather was a sticking chock. pencil to hold it open. till it got warm enough those were the days nice car keep up the good work
Sounds beautiful, nice your devoted to keeping that classic on the road.
Ya doin good. Look forward to seeing more of your posts...
Your purchase price was a deal in that condition with good paint and no rust. Id say it was easily worth 5500-$7000 as it was. so look at the big picture. You could have bought used tin can Corolla for 9 grand and wouldn't be anywhere near this distinctive!!! Shes a beauty, take good care of it and try not to drive it on snowy salty roads as it will get rusty. great to see a young guy into big cars like this. My first car at 15 1/2 was a 73 Delta 88 Royale followed by my 66 Toronado bought when I was 18 a year later I bought a 70 Continental Mark iii and when i turned 23 I bought a 67 Thunderbird Landau Coupe, Still have all except the Delta 88. Im now 58 years old
Thats really cool that you still have all of those cars. I would love to have a 70 Mark iii.
The Mark llls are awesome! You can still get fairly nice ones for 4000-7000$. Your LTD brings back so many memories. That style came out in 1975 the Landau and
they brought back the hidden lights which were offered 1967-1970 on LTDs. Then discontinued
71-74 and returned 75-78. After that come forever on LTD. The Mark Vl and 80-83 tbird were last of the Fords to ever offer concealed headlamps unless you count the Probe (I don’t) which came out later 1980s but to me the Probe was more of a Mazda then a ford lol.
The Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis or Grand Marquis from 1967-78 in between they’re the next budget built or custom for anyone in between even though the Mercury Marquis isn’t mentioned in this video
Yes worth the money. Gorgeous car ultimate favorite for sure. Youngster like yourself into 70s cars is great and rare. Enjoy the miles ahead thanks for sharing
Absolutely! These cars are becoming more and more scarce. You are lucky to have this blast from the past. I would love to have a 70's LTD landau.
Super nice car. Runs amazing. Would only be better with the original air filter and carburetor. That said, I am very happy for you.
Thanks
Great car. I would try to upgrade that air cleaner, though. The small diameter is said to hurt performance, but the better reason is the factory air cleaner has thermostatic control which helps warm up , especially where there is cold weather which you seem to have.
Must of the time I buy an old car, it has one of those little chrome air cleaners. They were a fad in the 1980's before everyone knew they hurt performance and the cars would be worth more stock. I have a stack of them in my garage now.
Thanks for the tips!
It's a beautiful automobile. I believe spending the money you have for purchase and repair has been worth it.
Nothing but 70s carbon monoxide 👍 sounds mean
$5000? if it brought you joy I suppose. good learning experience. from a financial perspective though not wise.
Perspective. He could've bought something outright with a crap ton of question mark miles, financed something with a cvt tranny that'll shoot craps, or, have this thing that'll run forever with good maintenance. Albeit with around 8mpg😅. Perspective.
thats a great car hope you can really put some fun miles on it
Thanks
5000 dollars into a 77 LTD someone seen you coming
You could buy a new car, and lose twice that by just driving it off the lot!
Was it worth? Well...I like it. You've sunk a total of $9,000 in acquisition costs and repairs. That's a reasonable sum in today's world. Now...drive the wheels off it. A few great, memorable road trips will remain with you long after the price is forgotten.
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