31/7/2021 · These so-called park-bench bumpers went on every new 1973 car, but on many Ford Motor Company models they were particularly—ahem— noticeable. The top model remained the MX Brougham, available as a $3189 sedan, $3209 coupe, or $3606 Villager station wagon (that equates to $17,575, $17,685, and $19,875 today).