I Found this 1977 Ford LTD at IAA for $675 - Will it Run?

[@bradleypagliaro9133]

Mark on Highway to Heaven was played by Victor French, who also played the memorable role of Mr. Edwards on Little House on the Prarie. The character of Mr. French also appears in the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Great memories. Michael Landon played Jonathan on Highway to Heaven and Charles Ingalls on Little House.

[@trbstang]

A 79 4 door LTD ll was my mom's car when I was in school, and one of the first cars I drove! 😂 It was a pita to park with that aircraft carrier hood! And that 351M could spin the tire if it wanted to! Lol! Hope you get it Randy.

[@jamespoustka8780]

The Ford LTD 2 was built on the same platform as the Thunder Bird, and Cougar, my Brother had the Sport model, a d had Mercury, his was a 302 mine was a 351.

[@lansing66]

Wow, I had that same exact LTD year and all, it was 1984, got it for $1500. back then, loved it!!

[@chynacash3138]

That's interesting $1,500 seems like alot of money for a 7 year old car back then - I paid not much more than that for a 3 year old Chevy Chevette in 1989 for my first car.

[@lansing66]

@@chynacash3138 A chevette brand new was $3995. The LTD had on 40k miles on it when I bought it.

[@lansing66]

@@chynacash3138 You must be reading it wrong, 15 hundred ,not thousand

[@lansing66]

@@chynacash3138 A chevette was a piece of junk ,no comparison.

[@harleydude-xo8pu]

That LTD is a must have, I think your son Nick would love that car. I had a 1971 2 door LTD with the 400 engine as my first car at age 16 in the 80's, I loved it, yes I was ribbed by my friends but they had what everyone else had but I always had a date on Friday and Saturday night, while they drove around with their buddies..

[@topher8634]

That's the York 2 cylinder A/C compressor and it is a cooling beast. Especially with R-12

[@jamesmacdonald3090]

Bought four door LTD of same age in 1987 from Florida to drive coast to coast, think it cost $900 from the back of a dealers lot, it was either the LTD or a Renault 14 for the trip.... no brainer! The LTD was great other than a failed water pump, ended up getting totalled in Mexico.

[@blevins6584mopar]

They called it LTD for a reason.... LIVING THE DREAM ❤

[@retired815]

Randy, get that LTD!👍👍🔥

[@ronveal9020]

351 modified 400 engine Randy I had one that exact color with the same color interior. I loved that car, it was owner with about 40,000 miles.

[@HerbOldenburg]

Glad you I D'd the engine - looks like the big lincoln under the hood too

[@billymcmanus9642]

Michael Landon and Victor French lol I'm watching Highway to heaven right now😂

[@adrianowen6524]

16:38 think that Mike would have a great 👌time and fun doing that merc up and making it right Randy great content vehicle man and would possibly get the parts he needs all from salvage awesome find man!💯💫💯👍

[@kevindoxey]

LOVE the LTD II

[@nurseelliott4256]

Realistic radio used to be RadioShack brand. I used to love RadioShack essentially their catalog.

[@JayH237]

That destroyed ElCamino at the beginning was intriguing, haven't highlighted or show some of the carnage ones in awhile.

[@buddyrevell6369]

Every time i hear LTD I think of the seinfeld joke. "LTD, limited. What is it limited to? The amount of cars the factory can produce? The amount of steel in the world? Limited. Really."

[@timsmart4014]

It would’ve be so cool to have a dad like you growing up. I wish I would have been able to pick and choose on a vehicle, but I never did have a dad. I had a stepdad which he was great to me, but I always had to work for everything on my own including purchasing my own vehicle.

[@PaulThomasHarris]

Don’t let him out of his pick. The education he’ll have will be priceless. Learning to wrench, solve problems. This will be a life changing decision. From repairs, not to buy a vehicle by its looks, think about longevity and economics. Let him grow.

[@kevinkeeney6693]

Agreed. It is a great experience for him. The wrenching skills that you learn as a teenager will save you tons of money as an adult. You never know. He may end up driving the Saab for thousands of miles before a major repair.

[@keyper555]

Nick is one lucky guy to have so many choices of cars to choose from, seems your always talking about what car Nick might like.

[@stephenyoung6093]

Love the purple Mopar s. Randy I think if you can give Nick what he would enjoy you should, . He sounds like a very good son.

[@jessewynne8193]

That Mazda 2 will live a long life! The old Mazda auto were problematic I would absolutely rock that Mazda2

[@HerbOldenburg]

LS460 - This walkthrough was fantastic - LTD, 600 and now a 460 - Great Vid Randy - - Thank you

[@Marcstang04]

The Mazda would be a good car for teaching Nick to drive a stick. The LTD II is so cool, get it running then just clear coat over the old paint.

[@Everything817]

I'm justy gonna say this... When my cars broke, my dad bought the parts and I fixed it under his supervision and guidance. I can fix anything because of this.

[@uriahpolite1594]

Anytime Randy uploads or even uploads a re uploads it’s a great day to be a auto auction rebuilds fan

[@kamfrabuncha3199]

I think Mike is going to love that Mercedes SL600 V12 I like it too I don't love Mercedes but Mercedes with a V12 is something else I like this one I like this message❤

[@darrenthorne6247]

My folks had two LTD's when I was growing up, once two door and one four door. I have great memories of both.

[@nick_espositojd1101]

HellRaisin is the color. One of the best ones for the challenger in my opinion

[@williamsmith8068]

Oh my God that brings back a lot of memories in my childhood days you gotta bring it to the channel, bro I would love to see that car on the channel. Buy it oh my God, old school. So cool.

[@tjhurlburt6160]

Thanks for the content Randy. I went online to check out the Mazda at IAA but it didn't exist. IAA can be funny in that way sometimes. You're lucky they let you start them and it seems like you have a good bit of time to check out the inventory. Our local IAA here in Phoenix is only open to inspection on Mondays and for 4 hours, from 10 to 2. I love how you call out the people who leave the ignition on so the battery drains and all the other nefarious crap some people pull. You're one of the best Randy.

[@GeneMcCormick]

Yes get the LTD. Your almost there 16 away from 500K. Good work!

[@HerbOldenburg]

that brown interior on the Ford LTD - wow - reminds me of the Lincoln of that time with the tail lights too.

[@lloyddowns9481]

I had the mercury version cougar xr7 with the 400 was a beast

[@todddenio3200]

I had a 78 LTD II Sport. It was comfortable and an all around great car that I wish I still had.

[@jessewynne8193]

That LTD sounds like fuel pump or lack of fuel! Cuz the crank sounds so healthy gorgeous find! And what a mint interior

[@XrayDean]

It’s out of gas because they didn’t have the key 🔑 to the gas cap. I’d get it, clean the tank with a new fuel pump and drive it into the sunset 🌅

[@davevan9150]

My parents had 2 of those when I was growing up, a sedan and a wagon. Fond memories of rolling around with no seatbelts on.

[@tomckay1]

I had a baby blue 1978 LTD II back in the early 80's, it was a nice car. That brought back memories!

[@clarkunglued580]

I'm now reminded of my old 1981 Ford Crown Vic LTD. So much fun to drive... too bad my brother got it sideswiped in 97.

[@TimboWhite-w7b]

Good Morning Randy

[@TimboWhite-w7b]

You're Welcome So Very Much There Randy

[@TimboWhite-w7b]

Thank You So Very Much There To Everyone Else

[@raftal528]

@@TimboWhite-w7b what?

[@Andrew-bb3lc]

Thats an LTD II and was a mid sized car. The LTD was a full sized car. This vehicle took the place of the mid sized Gran Torino after 1976. LTD II was produced from 1977 to 1979. A lot of people referred to the LTD II as a four door sedan as a four door Thunderbird.

[@jamesschultz7550]

Randy: from one crazy car guy to another. The LTD 11 is the smaller LTD, it was based on the Torino platform. After the people at Ford took the Torino name away. You are correct it looks alot better without the landow roof. Peace

[@wolfhound4010]

You have to get that LTD. My ex in-laws had one and I loved driving it!! GET IT!!

[@JohnMoeller-c9q]

SL600 is such a great Mercedes. Low mileage like that? Holy mackeral! Get it!

[@kenmcmillen7212]

Man thats a nice LTD! You have to bring it to the channel and get her fixed up. Some original hubcaps, a polish and a little patina and she will make a nice cruiser.

[@shanelee4094]

The name of the color on that Challenger is “Hellraisin”

[@hoseman1]

I need that LTD in my life, you need to buy it, I had a 78 years ago

[@americanrambler4972]

Time stamp 03:30. This LTD just keeps getting better and better! I actually like the colors. So period correct. And how nice that interior is!

[@freeandresrivera]

That Mazda 2 with stick is a ton of fun to drive! It’s the same platform as the Fiesta with more reliable powertrain

[@stephenyoung6093]

The GMC was so nice 😢 Ltd's were the lick in the day.

[@danielventura8073]

That LTD is gorgeous! I clearly remember when they were new.

[@100aceswid]

@@danielventura8073 I agree 💯 percent!!!!

[@kevinkeeney6693]

My uncle had one back in the day. Same year and color, however it may have had the vinyl top.

[@davidpeters9343]

This was a great walk around I enjoyed this laot and man that sucks about that GMC canyon that is a really nice truck and it's totaled and the LTD is pretty sweet too would definitely love to see u have it and get it running and back on the road again. Keep up the great work brother have a good one take care god bless and I will see you on rhe next one

[@CarAudioEnthusiasts]

thats an LTDII, it is basically the thunderbird. provided the starter isnt stuck, itll fire right up and run

[@jamessmith-em3rk]

The LTD 2 my grandma had one back in the she got it new!! memories

[@HerbOldenburg]

The 600 - wow - what a find !!!! A crime about the hail damage - And it RUNS - wow

[@howardjacobs1325]

The ford LTD was an awesome Ca I will buy this since I know your going to resell it thanks

[@JunkerDriver999]

My first car when I was 16 was a 500 dollars LTD station wagon. O miss that tank

[@FatSal619]

Come along With LTD and patayy

[@postersm7141]

10:02 I owned a 2015 model and Car was great. 348 hp from naturally aspirated V6 rear wheel drive. What’s not to love.

[@VacuumGarage]

Love the LTD. Hopefully you get it!

[@aaronlighthill1386]

My first car was 1976 Ford LTD yellow with the Landau cover two door.... I love that 77 though

[@hpowlman9114]

To me I think the crown vic would be a great choice for first car. Body on frame V8 very safe plus there's lots of DIY on it

[@cdoggyish]

I had a 1979 LTD, one of my favorite cars! As far as Nick, give him a 2nd chance. He's such a good kid. I wish he could do a couple of walk arounds with you. Maybe he wants the green Hyundai?? That was your pick and I was hoping he'd pick that one. Thats if you still have it.

[@1911MikeinOregon]

Realistic radio... The finest in audio from Radio Shack LOL... I remember going to Radio Shack when I was a kid. It was a big deal at the time back in the 70's because I grew up in a very small rural town

[@cas-221]

What a beautiful Ford Ltd!

[@robertrussell203]

Victor French was the other guy

[@BanditVanWoert]

They were both on LHOP... Michael Landan & Victor French... And now Michael Landans daughter plays Teeter on Yellowstone

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

Micheal Landan gave money to buy land in Malibu for a kids baseball park .My Wife when she was a child went to school with his kids and lived nearby his x wife and children.

[@vernerulmet2290]

Yes buy the ford, I love the dime light either the map lights there. A new gas cap, some lube on the hinges new tires, if you can’t get original hubcaps then get some regular run of the mill, unless you get some bedazzled kind of hubcaps could work. And get a toe hitch on the back for like a small mower trailer or teardrop camper like what you pull behind a motorcycle

[@adamtereska8734]

The LTD II is an underrated car. They are literally a rebodied Torino and all of the '72-76 Torino components work on these. They can be nice handling cars and an easy big block swap, using Torino/Ranchero big block mounts and radiator. My '79 Thunderbird is a near twin to this car. This is a good builder.

[@2003cobramustang]

Damn Randy hope you get that LTD. She’s in great shape. Mustang maybe easy repair.

[@captainflannel8558]

i painted a quater panel once on a sl600 at a dealership at that time they was 125k very fun to drive

[@DjBud_VinD]

That LTD front couch i love that with the older cars, and ofcourse they drive a certain way.. like floating hehe Now for a first car best be a cheap one, i had my first car bumper crashed in first 3 days of ownership lol. hi5

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

The Ford LTD was one of the best Fords ever made in my opinion!!!

[@100aceswid]

I agree 💯 percent!!!!

[@jsl6488]

Even the Granada POS?

[@richgwozdz8580]

One of my middle school substitute teachers had an really old ford ltd with insanely low mileage it was extremely ugly when he first got it but i remember in 7th grade he had became one of my permanent substitute teacher for most of the year because my actual teacher was on maternity leave while I learned that he was an total hairypotter nerd and that he was actually in love with my first car that i built in 6th grade for drag racing ( was the world’s fastest srt4 for 6 years ) so he literally srt4 his ltd trying to be cool but it was so dumb i screamed nerd teacher trying to cool kid #nevernerd

[@JunkerDriver999]

Was the best

[@Monaghan]

These weren't too good. You're thinking of the full sized Ford LTD, these are the smaller Torino based ones.

[@haskellburks]

Good morning Randy. The 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 is a good looking truck. The 1977 Ford LTD II is a good looking car. You should put a bid on it Randy.

[@RyanSoit]

I remember when I used to love watching the little house on the prairie

[@tommywilson-d2z]

It's got a manuel fuel pump on the front of the motor, if memory serves, right front lower.

[@dennislewis9400]

Randy that LTD is great you have to get it great for your channel 😅

[@waynestell2808]

The actor you're looking for is Victor French. He played Michael Landon's sidekick on "Highway to Heaven."

[@adamtereska8734]

Besides the potential of being out of gas, the ignition box on the driver's splash shield could be an issue. $35 and 5 minutes work and it's good. Justt remember to bolt it down before plugging it in or the lacknof ground will ruin the new ignition box. But it is worth fixing uo the LTD II.

[@timwhite8878]

Ji get this 1977 Ltd. I want watch you bring it back too life.

[@WrenchingOnCars]

Michael Landon and Victor French. They were both in Little House on the Prarie. On the SL600, time for the home PDR challenge?

[@mikeyb1159]

Holy shit it's the highway to heaven car!

[@rodneysouth7840]

Randy, we have to be brothers from another mother. Our taste in cars are exactly the same. Love those old timers.

[@soilwork1981ify]

That Taurus sho looks nice beside that Lexus

[@ChevroletDude]

Had 4 Door 1974 Ford LTD. Blue Body / White Rooftop.

[@michaelmckinney5541]

realistic was radio shack

[@pdlegend6829]

Realistic = Radio Shack

[@johnrussell3869]

Radio shack "realistic and micro it's" brands.....the commercials "radio shack eweww it's what you wanna be" omg the memories

[@reinderkalsbeek4748]

I had the pleasure to build them in Lorain assembly plant in Lorain Ohio we did the LTD,Cougar, station wagon and ranchero

[@CarringtonHollister]

Didn’t that plant at one point also assemble the Econoline aka E Series?

[@benjamingill9361]

I love that SL

[@TheDiamonddust1]

Randy when will you know if you won the California edition mustang? I am interested in seeing its rebuilding process and what kind of price you may want for it after repairs. Thanks

[@paulwicklund5044]

The first Rambo movie had the Ford LTD II Cop cars. Check out those 2 Ram pro master vans.

[@ProtoType99468]

that LTD weighs 4000 lbs with a little gas in it the ford 351M is a 400 block that makes no power

[@peterkwok9608]

Love the 1977 Ford Ltd Randy 😎😎👍👍

[@bensonbuiltracing1760]

The challenger is called “hellraisin” a lot of red eyes came in that color.

[@robertrussell203]

and I had a 2013 Manual of the Genesis coupe. it was my stepping stone to V8 mustangs lol

[@AlabamaJones901]

7:44 it’s a guy in TikTok rebuilding one of these with led headlights and a modern engine

[@bighank796]

LTD - long. Term. Disability

[@bradleypagliaro9133]

Personally, the seating position in a Mazda 2 or even Mazda 3 reminds me of a space capsule. Awkward. Keep the great videos coming ! I no longer drive for health reasons but I truly enjoy your content.

[@davidwatt7663]

Go for the LTD it’s a CLASSIC 😊😊👍

[@jamescrawford6440]

Beautiful land yacht!