Being a mainstream brand meant appealing to the masses. But there also was a structure where, over time, you’d move up the hierarchy to more prestigious brands. In the case of Ford, there was Mercury and Lincoln, but our Pick of the Day was Ford’s way of keeping Ford folks within the fold. This 1967 Ford LTD two-door hardtop is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Hopedale, Massachusetts.
When Ford introduced its redesigned full-size cars for 1965, it was done at a time when the Big Three featured all-new full-sizers. Ford was one of several brands that had copied Pontiac’s vertical headlight configuration, but equally as distinguished was the new addition to the product line: LTD. Officially known as the Galaxie 500/LTD, the LTD two- and four-door hardtops offered “an all-new kind of Ford with luxury totally new for Ford’s field.” Standard was a 289 two-barrel V8 with Cruise-O-Matic Drive automatic. Standard features included a “Limousine-Luxury” cloth-vinyl interior, color-keyed headliner, unique cut-pile carpeting, rear seat center arm rest, bright seat side shields, chrome pedal trim, padded instrument cluster, courtesy lights, lighted front ash tray and glove box, trunk light, backup lights, and full wheel covers.
A Lincoln it was not, but the LTD was a hit in the market, leading to Chevrolet introducing the Caprice mid-year (initially only available as a four-door sedan and, interestingly, featuring a standard three-speed manual); for 1966, Plymouth introduced the Fury-based VIP, and AMC introduced the Ambassador DPL.
For 1967, Ford again redesigned its full-size line. “The car that introduced a new world of luxury to Ford’s field,” read the brochure. New for the series was a four-door sedan, but perhaps the biggest news was the formal roof on two-door hardtops that was distinct from other models; it also included a standard vinyl roof. New standard features for all LTDs included simulated walnut door panels and Comfort-Stream Ventilation. Individually adjustable Twin-Comfort Lounge Seats with individual arm rests for driver and passenger was a new option. Beyond the standard 289, buyers could opt for a 390 two-barrel, 390 four-barrel, a 428, and two flavors of the Cobra 427: four-barrel and dual-quads (and, yes, a few were built).
While the LTD was the top model, in typical Detroit fashion, the model would find itself being pushed down the totem pole and finding itself as the base model for 1975 (though the Custom 500 was brought back mid-year, then relegated to fleet orders and Canada).
This Candyapple Red 1967 Ford LTD two-door hardtop is claimed to be 100 percent rust-free and have 100 percent of its original paint, top, and tinted glass. Sold new at Harris Motor Company in Waldron, Arkansas, it was purchased by a Mr. Carl Dollard on December 6, 1966. Features include Z-code 390 four-barrel with C6 automatic, dual exhaust, black vinyl bench seat, air conditioning, power steering, AM radio with rear speaker, remote driver-side mirror, passenger-side mirror, and Deluxe seat belts. Mag-style wheel covers and door edge guards have been added, as well as a modern stereo system neatly installed under the dashboard.
“This 1967 Ford LTD 2 Door Fastback is breathtaking in condition,” says the seller. “A wonderful running and driving 57-year-old automobile!” It’s not often that you can find a stylish classic with original paint and a big-block at an attractive price, but this LTD seems like a deal at $26,500.
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