268 FTL 1977 Ford LTD Country Squire

Holiday Road!!! This story begins in 1977 when a family out of the suburbs of Chicago drove to Schmerler Ford in Elk Grove Village to purchase a family vehicle. 2 hours later the family left the dealership with their new '77 Ford LTD Country Squire Wagon. The family fell in love. Dad was proud to have purchased his very first brand new car. Mom was happy that dad was happy and the kids were just happy to have so much room in their new Wagon. Within a few days the decision was made to take a road trip to Acapulco, Mexico, (no, not to Walley World), for their yearly vacation. The family had such a good time that they went for 14 straight years in that very same car. The car soon became well known in Acapulco after some years of traveling there. The daily trip to the beach included up to 14 local kids in the spacious family vehicle. In 1991 it was time to retire the family Wagon, but it was out of question to put the car up for sale. It had been sitting on blocks in a heated storage unit in Chicago since then until 2014. Just about 2 years ago the car received a major mechanical overhaul including a complete engine rebuild. Around $15,000 was spent to get it back on the road - where it belongs. This 1977 Ford LTD Station Wagon is as original as they come. This is a 1 owner car with 94490 original miles. This dependable vehicle has never been in an accident, even on all of it's family road trips! The time has come for a new family to enjoy road trips and make their own memories in this beautiful Wagon.
Located in our Fort Lauderdale showroom this 77 Ford LTD for sale can be seen in greater detail including HD pictures and video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call 954-227-4202 or email
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[@HeyBigChriss]

I’m 23, and let me tell you what, these old Ford wagons are some of my dream cars to own! I will own one, one day! They are just so cool!

[@joegartner7736]

Yes you should see the 1969 ford wagon

[@solorzano5810]

My first car was a blue 1977 Ford LTD station wagon, I loved that car and I miss it, so much room and so comfortable inside

[@corvetcoyote443]

An absolute masterpiece,I miss driving real cars.

[@bobmarker6812]

My dad sold these new and always had one as his demo. They were great cars.

[@jenkemjones68]

Me and my 3 brothers had a blast riding in the back as kids.Parents took us to Daytona Beach every summer.We'd go to acting up in the back while dad drove while hitting his flask.He'd reach over and grab mom's headrest and spin his head around at us."Boys yall say another word and I'm pulling over to whip all your azzes!!!".And he dam sure meant it.Wonderful family times in that old Ford.

[@gregoriopreciado6719]

Too funny same experience with my younger brother at the back end pulling sisters hair bouncing from back & fourth getting yelled at. Kids in the neighborhood would laugh at us as Mom would pick us up from school parking this tugboat in front of school classmates would call us the Mexican grizwalds 😂🤣😆 sooo embarrassing at the time that was 1985!

[@jenkemjones68]

@@gregoriopreciado6719 🤣

[@DANIELFLORES-qd8ly]

That’s a beautiful station wagon! Everything around it

[@doug9066]

Nice cars Ford had in the 70's as the 80's. I was 10 the year this car was around, I even liked the looks of the LTD sedans as much as the wagons.

[@alfredohinojosa7070]

I drove one on those days OMG even on rainy days you feel nothing but quiet...

[@frankdenardo8684]

My dad had a 1976 model with all the toys and built in oakville Ontario Canada.

[@MillerMeteor74]

I used to be a Mopar only guy, but now I appreciate all the older cars, and that one is a beauty. The last of the giants before downsizing.

[@seatednorth8190]

I grew up bouncing around in one of those as we barreled down the highway. My three sisters got the back seat, and my two brothers and I sat in the way back.

[@doug9066]

I liked sitting way in the back too, we had a 1972 model LTD Country Squire which liked that design too.

[@robm4469]

I'm in love with the red interior!!!!!

[@surferbri5346]

we had one of these in the suburbs, bought new in '78, but was dark brown with the woodgrain. It had the 460 and air shocks to raise the rear end to resemble a 21 foot long muscle car. But the ride, OMG, so smooth and the Big 460 ran with little effort.

[@patrickburke7929]

I grew up in a 76 Brown with the fake wood grain. I remember after just a few years in the Snowy & Salty Northeast the wood grain began to fade & my Dad would use Old English Stain & brought the color rite back , well for a few weeks. My Dad's wagon tho had the ultra rare for Wagons & only available in wagons in 1976 the 429 cubic inch. I Kno 400 was Standard with 460 option. The 429 was not even listed as option but my Dad knew the Dealership's owner. It was a Special Code for Police interceptor minus 1 Digit for consumer purchases. 1976 was last year that Ford did this & 400 & 460s for 77-78. I still have pics to this Day. Happy Holidays..

[@AhmetSalihÖzenir]

Hello from Mersin, Turkey. I'm a fan of this car oil refinery general manager of the high school I did an internship in a garage in 1978. He would come once a week for maintenance and cleaning so I had the opportunity to ride 100 meters.

[@mitchellyardanoff4666]

Super comfortable car to drive

[@gregoriopreciado6719]

Our ride back in the mid 80s on our yearly trip from Cali to Mexico the Mexican grizwalds! 😂🤣😆

[@kernals12]

Ahh... the chariot of America's upper middle class in the 1970s

[@kevinlynch1227]

Beautiful Wagon in beautiful condition!! Growing up we had the GM clamshell wagon. All three seats face forward. I'm not sure what happened to these wayback seats??? My 76 Chevy Caprice Estate is currently in my garage and in mint condition. (not a daily driver). It is the same color combination as this except the exterior paint may be a little bit more maroon. Has the wood grain and red/ burgundy interior I keep it MINT, and it drives like a Cadillac!! Has the air shocks! Love the big wagons!!!!!! :-) Ours has the Chevy 400-4bbl unfortunately It doesnt have a 454 which was optional. Too bad they don't make these anymore. I have so many people coming up to me and complimenting me or telling me the story of THEIR childhood involving a station wagon.

[@firecop7912]

Beautiful wagon, love to find one Black one with burgundy leather interior wood grain paneling, fully loaded every option with sunroof.

[@davidallen5776]

Several families had taken one home at the time.

[@paulht3251]

There's enough material in this car to make two or three cars nowadays 🚗🚗🚗

[@B3burner]

True that!

[@daveroe8612]

I took Driver education at my High School in the same car. It was the quitest, most predictable , safest ...by virtue of size and weight you could drive. It did not have the cheap, light, plastic feel of most of todays cars. The one I drove had the 400M v8 and with 4 students and our instructor in the car, the car had enough power to get the job done.

[@ericwsmith7722]

Just bought a '76, not a rust hole in it,,,, even the heat shields on the exhaust manifolds are fully intact . And unlike the one shown, every factory option, 460-4V duel exhaust, A/C cruise control factory air shocks, pwr, windows,locks bucket seats with driver and passenger power 6 way with full recline, roof rack and extra lights and rear seat L & R cigarette lighters, hope to get it back on the road in the next few weeks

[@larryhawkins3294]

Were the split bench seats with dual 6 way power trimmed with the optional leather trim? And did the air conditioning have the automatic climate control?

[@jinglejazz7537]

I knew a young couple that had one like this, brand new, and they had no kids, guess planning for the future, 2 kids coming? You need a big car. lol.

[@hakeemsd70m]

A beautiful LTD Country Squire with a gorgeous red interior. Those seats look super comfy. Not like the stone park bench seats that come in all of those new cars. This LTD is way cooler than any new SUV crap. I wish I could find one. I wanted to buy a 1977 LTD wagon (non-Country Squire) but I didn't have the $1,500 at the time. Oh how I wouldn't do for a wagon...

[@larryhawkins3294]

The Country Squire was the only LTD wagon of this vintage that was available with the Landau Luxury Group with the comfy seats that you admired. Also the luxury group could be ordered in vinyl nor extra cost leather.

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@larryhawkins3294 Great information, I wasn't aware of any of that. I appreciate it for sharing your knowledge of these classic rides with me. Someday I'll have me a Country Squire with that luxury group.

[@spiff8862]

Crank windows..... I "L O V E" Crank Windows!

[@mr.hearse7512]

Beautiful i would love to own one of these

[@johnashep109]

That's a beautiful vehicle,but in 77 I didn't think so

[@GatewayClassicCars]

Crazy how tastes change over the years right?!

[@m.pietro9087]

Same comment about the engine. Nice car...

[@maheralazzawi7814]

Nice car

[@MisterMikeTexas]

If I remember right, in 1977, the 351M was standard, and the optional engines were the 400M, and the big-block 460. "The full-size car that kept its size."

[@larryhawkins3294]

Yeah I believe that the last year the 429 was offered was in 1972 when it was the top V8. The Lincoln 460 V8 became the top optional Ford V8 in 1973.

[@patrickburke7929]

The Country Squire Wagon engine options where different from the LTD Wagon. The Country Squire Standard engine was 400. Options where the 460 as Top engine . The Rarest engine for the Country Squire in 1975-78 was the 429. Only the Country Squire had option & exclusively for the Country Squire was the 429. My Dad had to order his 76 cause the 429 was an order only option.

[@bobbyheffley4955]

​@larryhawkins3294 also the last year for the 240 straight 6 in passenger cars

[@edgarcook9607]

And where are the seatbacks for the Dual Facing Rear Seats?

[@martystevens8357]

Hollywood might want that car for a movie! You might make money off of it!

[@m1t2a1]

I learned to drive in a '75, during 1978.

[@timbuktug3321]

Is this wagon the top of the line package?

[@inkman6179]

I had 1 1978 LTD (DuPont Red ) 351windsor..I installed a 400cui 4bbl...no hidaway headlites...Country Squires only came with this pkg..fully loaded or not...also, owned 2 Country Squire Wagon 1978..1Antique white (1 owner) and the other Brown, of course with paneling...Country Squire Wagons only came with Paneling. That was style and clean lines....Never see that again.

[@audreyvangelder1940]

The family truckster!

[@ericnepinak2361]

The type of headlights with the half asleep look. Let the car sit for half an hour engine turned off. Then you'll see.

[@jinglejazz7537]

lol, that's if it has a leak in the system, I had one thunderbird that one headlight door would open, like it was peaking. lol.

[@KoldingDenmark]

Depends. My 1975 car can sit for 3-4 weeks after driving, before the headlight covers start to open.

[@barnabyjones6995]

When I would floor the accelerator on my 1978 Mercury Marquis one cover would open completely and the other side would open up halfway

[@juanmanuelmartínezchávez431]

¿Alguna vez han entregado un auto hasta Barcelona? Gracias BCN

[@howieloso]

Powertrain Engine 302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) Cleveland V8 351 cu in (5.8 L) 351M V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) 335 V8 429 cu in (7.0 L) 385 V8 460 cu in (7.5 L) 385 V8

[@howieloso]

friend had 1976 with 460 ci in...12-13 miles to gallon

[@larryhawkins3294]

The 351 2VV8 was standard. The 302 was not offered on this generation. The car's were way too large for this engine.

[@andrewcolsen]

Neither was the 429 offered in 1977

[@RcFlashlight]

The 302 is actually a 5.0L engine

[@bobbyheffley4955]

Does this have a 400-2V V8?

[@7ushdane]

I want to buy the 77 Country Squire...looks like the same..one i bought in 2004 DuPont RED ...1978....tragically ..I had lost her in a engine fire....can you help...please....

[@andrewcolsen]

Ford never made a 420 cu in V8. It's either a 400 cu in or a 460 cu in.

[@corvetcoyote443]

That's right,I too saw 420!,no such thing.

[@dad7275]

My dad had a root beer colored one with a 460ci

[@dianemichelle1960]

Hey , I'm looking for " 1 " spoke hub cap for my dad's 1977 ford ltd counrty squire station wagon... we're desperate, can you help ???

[@dcformee123]

hey guys are you sure there is a 420 engine in there I owned a 77 LTD and the only engines I ever knew that came with it was a 400 of 460 of 351 of 302 never heard of a 420?

[@sssnowday]

There is no 420 cu in. nor 302 (for a wagon)

[@StrongEnough78]

Standard engine for the wagon is the 400 with the 460 optional. I'm thinking this has the 400 as the 460 would have a blue air cleaner housing and the snorkel would be routed to the driver side of the engine compartment.

[@realazduffman]

I was thinking the same thing. We had a '76 with a 400 and the neighbor knew a guy had the 460. Never heard of in-between sizes.

[@kevinowen8155]

spackmaster Chavez 420 is what’s happening in Denver on April 20th.

[@404notfound.....]

Totally forgot how the front bumpers were always pushed up and the back bumpers sagging down.

[@ralstonmathews3543]

looks like it will last forever...

[@edgarcook9607]

Anyway,that's a 400 in the video,missing some parts BTW. No price,but I'd bet they want way too much for it.

[@shwt121]

I AM SURE.......@ LEAST 4X WHAT THE ORIGINAL $$$ WAS.

[@globeglobe4497]

I wonder if they made station wagons like this with sunroofs?

[@MrCarguy2]

They are super rare Like manual convertible top trim rare Chrysler for instance just made 1 in the 70s

[@dmcnamara9859]

Globe Globe : Anyone (including a Dealer)could commission a upholstery/audio shop to install a ASC (power sunroof or power moon roof) with or without the trim ring. Having a ASC unit installed with the trim-ring welded to the roof (for a flush factory stamping look) would cost around $2,000 in 1960s/1970s money...not cheap even then. Even when Power Sunroofs and Power Moon-roofs were offered as factory Options then,most of the cars (GM,Chrysler,Ford) were sent to a ASC facility to have the assembly installed....and in some circumstance,ASC would switch-out the roof-stamping. Being that ASC held the Patents then for Power Sunroofs and Moon-roofs....by way of respect (and not bog-down an assembly-line)...the Big 3 farmed-out the work to them.

[@larryhawkins3294]

The Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable wagons from model years 1986 through 1995 were available with Sunroofs from the factory. There were no other USA manufacturers making station wagons with a powered factory sunroof. That 1973 Plymouth Sport Suburban mentioned earlier was specially ordered by a fire chief who knew an executive at Chrysler Corporation and had it specially ordered.

[@jinglejazz7537]

white walls, I still think white walls make the car look better, don't like the black tires.

[@paulcheek5711]

my kind of suv

[@sarahbaldwin8212]

my husband has one of these and it is a money pit with a 351c stroked to 408 and now it has nos system and racing tires

[@MrCarguy2]

best kind of money pit!

[@nitebluesky]

So much want.

[@brandonmurtland4347]

I have that same exact car and she is a beuty but mine don't run

[@MrCarguy2]

It has a 400 CI V8 but manual windows... ...The hell?

[@larryhawkins3294]

Not only that but it has the premium Landau Luxury Group with no power windows.

[@steve2070]

But look at all those ashtrays

[@stevetrainer7185]

Next time play some Santana,,,,,,,

[@ericwsmith7722]

Strange so many came with bucket seats up front.... guess it was to give enough room for a good swing at some misbehaving kid in back

[@edgarcook9607]

No such thing as a "400M". 351M came from 351C;400 was a stroker 351M. It is a 400,without any M. And was really 402 CID.

[@stephendora7794]

Wrong

[@martinpuentesjimenez1025]

esos eran carros no chingaderas de plástico homy

[@ИльяИванов-ч3п]

Какой же он охрененный!

[@matthewtrebelhorn1115]

FAMILY TRUCKKTER PART 2 NICE CAR OUR FAMILY HAD A 1975 MERCURY GRAND MARQRIE WAGON WITH A 400 CU IN . UNDER THE HOOD

[@larryhawkins3294]

Yeah the wagons riding on a shorter 121" wheelbase had the 400 CID V8 as standard.

[@johnmccarthy2268]

Nice but those bumpers are just hideous!

[@bertsbug]

saw many of those in demo derbies

[@MrCarguy2]

Only recently they have been increasing in value in the 80s and 90s these were the go to vehicles for that sort of stuff hell, you can still find 80s boats trashed in derbys nowadays

[@that70sguy33]

It's Ders Mane from what I've seen they derby more big sedans , caddies and imperials . And thank God for that! Right now saving money for auto mechanic school then once I get some money coming in I wanna get one . Hopefully, take my parents and my future girlfriend on a road trip to Pensacola Beach. That's my plans ... how are you doing and what's your KZbin handle mean?

[@MrCarguy2]

1970's Enthusiast hahaha my real name is Andres and just put it as 'Ders' (yes I do watch workaholics) Dammit if I just could get my hand on of those boats, the Imperial and the 77-78 caprice and this are VERY high on my list Also, I knew I wasn't the only guy who likes the 70s... You see 80s fans often but not the 70s... Love both decades the same and would have lived both decades given the chance You young as well?

[@that70sguy33]

It's Ders Mane actually I was very young in the Tacky, color mess 80s. The 1970s had better clothes Check out Superfly 1972, or the original gone in 60 seconds ( my profile pic.) 1974 . The 70s also had muscle wagons like the one we're checking out. The 80s had boring hip hop and mullets.

[@MrCarguy2]

1970's Enthusiast 1970's Enthusiast yeah always digged 70s movies (especially road/action movies, but I don't have Netflix and cable TV always puts 80s stuff I want to go the auto mechanic school as well, but life (parents) taking me towards another route (for now). That and trucking are for me the dream jobs, but I'll see how I fix that mess in the future

[@enerrivers4392]

351/400 2V ,I believed powered this behemoth.

[@machone7580]

It's a 351M or 400. WTF would anyone want this??

[@Kimberlyexpects]

That thing is nothing but a powerless pile of crap gas hog. Ford went to hell after the 72 models. I wouldn't give $500 for this junk.

[@B3burner]

Yes, but you could put a brand new duramax diesel in it, and watch tear up the quarter mile.

[@MrCarguy2]

Sometimes power and efficency isn't everything V6 Camrys nowadays have 300 hp, but you really choose it over something like this? (if it was modern of course)

[@that70sguy33]

Kimberlyexpects and what would you prefer? Your FA**** prius ? What kind of statement was that & why aren't you ashamed of yourself for making it?

[@chieftp]

but it's being sold by a "classic car" dealer, therefore it's worth a lot of money.

[@VintageVaughnVehiclces]

Nice wagonHollow out the catalic converters n remove the smog pump tuck the bumpers, and put rectangular composite 1990 fleet wood RWD headlamps behind the headlight doors ..Mirror tint and led bulbs interior lights.leather wrap the steering wheel and that wagon would be dressed up right.

[@williamj.mchale6923]

"... This dependable vehicle has never been in an accident..." Whoa! Why wreck it now? " This 1977 Ford LTD Station Wagon is as original as they come." There can only be ONE version of ORIGINAL!