That is absolutely beautiful.
Photograph by David S. Wallens
How do you know that you’re a hardcore GRMer? Because you don’t see the BMW Z8 in this photo.
More to love about this gold-brown 1971 Ford LTD? How about the matching vinyl top and interior, complete with bench seat that’s comfier than Grandma’s couch. Oh, and the Torq Thrust-style mags and oh-so-right stance.
Last we checked, the LTD coupe went unsold at Mecum‘s recent Orlando sale at $18,000. Too much or not enough?
That is absolutely beautiful.
In reply to yupididit :
And just as stunning in real life. Hope it goes to a good home.
I took my driver's training class in a brown 1971 LTD. 
Even though I really like Torq-Thrust wheels, I think I'd have to go back to the stock wheels and wheel covers to complete the 1971 look.
In reply to stuart in mn :
I'm not a fan of giant alloys on '60s and '70s machines, but the diameter was kept in check so they looked period correct.
Even in the current market, I don't quite see it being an $18,000 car, but that's not to say that I don't really like it.
Edit: scrolled through the photos, maybe I'm wrong about the value. Just needs the right buyer. Someone to love it, not flip it.
The longest tenure as a daily driver for me was my Panther platform 79 LTD.
I agree about the wheels, I think they look best if they're period correct.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
I saw the Gremlin before I saw the Z8.
Torque Thrusts generally look weird on full size cars.
Love it but the rims have to go. A set of steal rims with factory hubcaps are needed.
I would be tempted to go with the classic dog dish.
but I think this is the factory correct one that the car would have had
No argrument from me ever on dog dishes.
That's a couple of years new for me, but other than a 69-70 Mustang just about the only Ford that interests me is 66-67 LTD.
Exactly like Jay Lenos would really make me happy.
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