Smooth, Comfortable & Affordable: The 1971-72 Ford LTD & LTD Brougham

Learn more about the 1971/72 Ford LTD Broughams, including exteriors, interiors and engines.

[DoudD]

A lot of people make fun of these old, big, floaty, plush 'land yachts'. But, really, they were a pleasure to drive. They accomplished what they were intended to accomplish very well. Ford's offerings were usually more quiet than others....and some of the models were very handsome. They deserve some respect !

[billfioretti]

"Quiet is the sound of a well made car." So true, as having owned an LTD Brougham.

[gr]

Cars from the big 3 in this era were at their high point as far styling goes. I recall dad saying he would like a car with a Chrysler power train, a Ford suspension, and a GM body.

Thanks for yet another trip down memory lane.

[robert]

I loved four-door hardtops. So elegant and classy. It's a real shame they do not make them anymore.

[johnfrakes]

I enjoy the slower pace of Commercials in that era.

[alanhumphrey]

Those big Fords drove like a dream!!😊😊

[deanomarshall]

9:00 I've always loved the styling of the '71 LTD...simply stunning!!

[edwardpate]

I had a 1971 Galaxy 500 2 door back in the late 70's and early 80's. Drove it when I was in college and in the US Navy. Man that trunk was huge! It was a great vehicle for a single college student and sailor. 351 2V Windsor.

[anothercitizen]

My dad had an LTD Brougham in green. Everyone who saw it and sat in it wanted it when he was done with it. The high back seats saved my grandfather’s life when we had a blowout on a travel trailer we were towing that flipped the car on its roof.

[saltycreole]

I'm old enough to remember when all the well off neighbors had one or two of these behemoths, and later when you couldn't give these land yachts away. Now they're classics.

[michaelkehm]

Love the 1971 styling the best of this generation. But the 1965 and 1966 are my all time favorite.

My Dad loved these cars.Built strong to enjoy driving without being assaulted by the outside world. Thank you for sharing this !

[buick]

My friend had a 72 LTD 2 door back in high school . Brown with brown interior and the 400 engine. The high back seats were so nice and it had a great ride. It sure nose dived on quick stops and hard turns. The 400 was pretty fast for such a heavy car. Its also had dual exhaust with glass packs. I had to walk over to his house in the morning for a ride to school and could hear it warming up in his driveway with that exhaust a block away.

[oldiron]

A couple family cars dad got were a '69 and '73 LTD Brougham. Both were loaded with the optional equipment offered. In my opinion, they were faster and quieter than an uncle's '72 Sedan de Ville or a neighbor's '73 New Yorker. The '69 became my first car. It was fun riding around with friends in their hot rod sports cars which often broke down, but when it came to long-distance road trips, it was my turn to drive. Never broke down and the A/C always worked.

[David-ikwj]

Adam, You need one of these in your collection. The pre 5 MPH front end styling on these FORDS was truly iconic.

[lawrenceschneider]

One of nicest vehicles that I've ever driven was a 1972 Country Squire with a 429 cu in V8. It was total comfort and a joy to drive.

[nomebear]

Nineteen sixty-seven was the year Ford launched the cars from ski jumps in their advertising to demonstrate how strong their cars were. As a 16 year old driver, I can vouch for how strong the chassis was, it was hard to bottom out.

[blurredvision]

As a kid growing up in England in the 1970's, i loved seeing these beautiful cars on TV. The low rumble of the V8, even the way they pitched back and forth when the brakes were applied. I loved them.

[ChiefBoats]

My father owned the 71 LTD with the 400 cubic inch. Was a very comfortable ride, even being sandwiched in the backseat with my sister and older brother. I went on to own two 1972 Galaxy 500 with the 351 engine. I ran them into the ground as most teenagers did back in the day. Would love to have them back!

[stephenpatterson]

Such a beautiful LTD. I have loved these cars since I was 14.