 The Landau joined the existing models Galaxie 500 and LTD in the showrooms in 1976 as Ford's new top-of-the-range model.All three models featured the new 302 CID engine with 4942 cc and , which replaced the heavier 292, but the Galaxie and LTD kept their design elements from the American original.Initially the Landau offered in the single colour scheme “Prata Continental” (Continental Silver), an exclusive metallic clearcoat.