A 1977 Ford LTD sold by Krapohl Ford & Lincoln now has a home in Thurso, Scotland.
Original sales papers still in glove box of 44-year-old pristine vehicle
The dealer plate from Krapohl remains a part of the vehicle, which has just 72,424 miles on it.
In June 1977, Delmar Allen of Clare bought a new red Ford LTD from Krapohl Ford & Lincoln. Dealership co-founder Harold Krapohl signed the paperwork.
It was a roomy ride. At more than 4,000 pounds, a ’77 LTD weighed more than some of today’s F-150s. Its 351 V8 engine chewed through gasoline at 12 mpg, and it took a leisurely 11.9 seconds to reach 60 mph. The LTD was 211 inches long — about a foot more than a 2022 Explorer.
Today, 44 years later, Delmar’s LTD appears spotless and ready for a long trip. It’s also 3,436 miles from the Krapohl Ford & Lincoln lot, now located in the northernmost town on the British mainland.
Dave Cochrane of Thurso, Scotland, reached out on Facebook last week. He recently purchased the ’77 LTD and noted the original paperwork from Krapohl Ford Sales came with it. The Krapohl nameplate remains on the trunk. The interior is lush, with red carpeting and seats. Even the door panels and steering wheel are red. Fake wood outlines the dashboard.
The odometer reads 72,424 miles, an average of 1,646 miles per year.
“I think the car has only been in the UK for about three years, and it has been used a fair bit —15,000 miles in the last two years,” Cochrane wrote. “It has been well cared for.
“When I got the car and saw the dealer’s badge, I just thought to Google it,” he wrote. “I was surprised to see you still sell Fords to this day, and that’s what spurred me to contact you.”
The interior is spotless and looks much as it would have in 1977.
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