1978 Ford LTD P6 ... (SOLD)

For sale is a 1978 P6 LTD from Melbourne, Vic. Running the matching numbers 351 Cleveland originally owned by a well known Kings Cross identity. In stunning original unmolested condition throughout, the LTD comes with the original log books and if cars could talk, lots of interesting tales from the top of the Cross from the 1980s glory days.

Loved by Politicians, CEOs, Wedding Hire Companies and gentlemen from Kings Cross, the big Ford boasted a massive 121 inch wheelbase, squared-off rear mudguards, 4 head lamp front design with the signature Rolls Royce style grill and a padded vinyl roof to cover the welding seams on the extended roof. There was also a limo-styled smaller rear window, whitewall radial tyres, power steering, air conditioning, power windows, and an AM/FM stereo/cassette player — not to mention cut-pile carpeting and walnut grained dashboard inlay.

Supposedly around 200 Snow White with Cranberry Crushed Velour trim LTDs were built by Ford for the Australian Government Chauffeured Car Pool. These cars were factory fitted with a 125 Litre long range fuel tank in the boot good for a reputed 1,500 Kilometre dash across Australia. Of course this particular LTD ended up in the City Ford Showroom on Crown Street just down the hill from the Coca Cola Sign at Kings Cross destined for The Kingsgate Bridge Club of Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross which was according to documentation described as an illegal casino.

Lightly used by the original owner until 1985, the car was then sold to the second owner who held the LTD until 1990 and sold it with 42,000 km on the clock. The third owner used the car for Weddings and other functions and sold the car in 2007 with 135,000 km on the clock. Acquired by the current 4th owner in 2007, the LTD has now covered a genuine 194,499 km from new.

The LTD has been Endrusted from new and is in exceptionally good condition throughout. On the inside, the LTD is all class with the original Red Velour trim in absolutely stunning condition for its age. All gauges work as does the Air conditioning, the LTD has factory power steering, power windows and the original radio is still fitted. The car also has an older Yellow Light Car Alarm fitted and comes with two sets of keys.

Power for this big Ford comes from the matching numbers 351 cubic inch V8, with an automatic transmission and four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes — an Australian first. The car also comes with some spares and loads of receipts for all mechanical work carried out over the years. The LTD is riding on USA Minilite ROK Magnesium wheels with excellent tyres. (The original hubcaps are no longer with the car)

Now owned by an 86 year old, this elegant big Ford is ready to continue cruising in style.

Located in Melbourne for your immediate inspection. (Ref. 6110)

If you wish we will gladly arrange a video inspection of the car using WhatsApp and of course there is no issue with door to door freight delivery anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.

Call Mike on 0414 278 604 or Nick on 0499 577 997 and let us assist you with your inquiries. Also please note if you have a quality Muscle or Classic car you wish to list or have valued please give us a call at AMCS, we will be happy to assist you.