Originally Posted by ArtDecoWorld
What would something like this return in gas mileage (city/highway)? I don't expect it's much, just curious. I used the vin to try and lookup the engine. They have a 5 posted in what appears to be the engine position, which doesn't seem to correspond to anything, but an 'S' is a 400. So, I assume that's what they meant.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ctd/d/redwood-city-1973-ford-ltd-low-miles/6836057188.html
VIN: 3J675223892
http://www.tpocr.com/fordvin13.html
By the standards of even five years later, these cars suck in every way.
Poor fuel economy, really poor drivability, limited braking ability, really bad handling with heavy understeer as well as limited suspension travel combined with very soft springs resulting in an uncomfortable ride on all but straight, pool table smooth roads.
But you already know all of this.
For a fair weather cruiser or even occasional daily use car in nice weather, this old Ford would be fun to have.
I'd pay under 5K tops, but I suspect that this old survivor will go for close to double that figure.
As a ten year old car back in the eighties, this would have been maybe a grand piece since nobody would have wanted it however nice it might have been.
OTOH, these cars were a dime a dozen back then and not many have survived to this day.
It does look good in the photos, although I can guarantee you that it won't look as good up close and personal.
Several years ago, a Silver Shadow of similar miles and age (think it was a '74) was auctioned locally.
Wife asked if I wanted to go. Thought of all of the potential (no, guaranteed) issues and said no. Don't recall what the old Roller went for, but it was too much.