1978 Ford LTD II Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would generously pay above-market prices to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in September, all without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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Introduced for 1977, the Ford LTD II was Ford’s mid-size car, replacing the Torino and Gran Torino while borrowing the prestigious LTD name. Styled to resemble the larger LTD, the LTD II rode on the shorter Torino platform and was offered as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan.

The LTD II shared much of its engineering with the popular 1977-79 Thunderbird. Despite its mid-size designation, it was one of the largest intermediate cars ever built. The LTD II was offered with several V8 engine choices, but only one transmission was available, a three-speed automatic.

This example is finished in Russet Metallic with a white landau roof over Russet cloth upholstery and color-matching door trim and carpet. The car is powered by a 351ci V8 with a two-barrel carburetor.

Features include dual exhaust pipes, 17” American Racing chrome wheels, power front disc brakes and steering, cruise control, faux woodgrain trim on the dash and steering wheel, and a Sony AM/FM/cassette head unit.

This 1978 Ford LTD II is represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist and is now offered at no reserve with a car cover and a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Russet Metallic with a white landau roof

• Red interior with patterned cloth upholstery

• 351ci V8 engine with 2-barrel carburetor

• 3-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Power front disc brakes and steering

• Cruise control

• Faux woodgrain trim on the dash and steering wheel

• The chassis number (8A30H275724) decodes as:

  • 8 – 1978 model year

  • A – Atlanta, Georgia, assembly plant

  • 30 – LTD II 2-door hardtop coupe

  • H – 351ci V8 2BBL

  • 275724 – Sequential production number

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Color: 81YW – Russet Metallic with white landau roof

  • DSO: 47 – Dallas, Texas, District Sales Office

  • Body: 65D – 2-door hardtop coupe

  • Trim: LE – Russet cloth

  • Scheduled date: 22F – 22 June 1978

  • Axle: J – 2.75:1 rear axle ratio

  • Trans: X – C4 automatic transmission

  • A/C: A – Factory air conditioning

Modifications

• 17” American Racing chrome wheels

• Sony AM/FM/cassette head unit

Service & Documentation

• Velozza ZVX tires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

Ownership History

This 1978 Ford LTD II is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Included Items

• Carpet and rubber floor mats

• Spare tire and jack

• Car cover

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at the time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning of both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM and 6PM local time, beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.