1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

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About this vehicle
This 1988 Ford Thunderbird is an original. The owner has had it for 5+ years. The vehicle runs great and is mainly used for weekend drives.
Seller's Notes
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Vehicle Details
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe.All original non modified 5 speed automobile.YES-41,300 original miles on this gorgeous 33+ year old time capsule and head turner.Built at Lorain,Ohio assembly on Monday,October 26,1987 on the Ford “Fox Body” platform.Original factory equipment:Smooth starting and idling 190 HP/pushing 240lb.ft. of torque 2.3 Liter I4 rear wheel drive top mount intercooled IHI turbo charged electronically fuel injected engine.Full turbo charger boost in all 5 forward gears.World Class T5-5 speed smoothly shifting short throw transmission with hydraulic clutch.Distinctive “turbo” wrapped leather shifter knob in great condition.Completely accurate and in working order are Ford Factory in dash analog speedometer,charging system,fuel,tachometer,trip and turbo boost gauges.Average fuel usage for this specific automobile is 15 city mpg/20 highway mpg with 93 octane premium fuel from a 22 gallon fuel tank.Four wheel power disc anti-lock brakes and power steering.Factory 16” brightly gleaming snowflake wheels including wheel lock key.A 3.55 traction-Lok rear axle,programmed ride control with automatic/firm selector switch,regular/premium fuel selector switch,dual actively functioning intercooler hood scoops.Front headlight assembly,Hella fog lamps and tail light assembly lenses are very nice and showing very little exposure to the outdoor elements.In working order is the Sentry System diagnostic monitoring panel.All interior lights, instrument cluster panel lights,key in ignition chime reminder and fasten seat belt warning buzzer are operable and in working order.There is a 6 way power driver seat and manual passenger seat.The driver and passenger seats have in working order power lumbar and bolster support system.The windows are medium dark tinted power windows,0 leak power huge moonroof/sunroof with vented sliding shade,lighted vanity mirrors,map lights,rear passenger courtesy lights,power door locks,mirrors,tilt steering wheel,cruise control,rear window defroster,steering column operated front windshield washer,high/low beam and turn signal stalk type switch,intermittent wipers with new Bosch windshield wiper blades,lighted glove box and console storage compartments with remote fuel door filler and trunk release buttons.There is manual COLD air conditioning and manual HOT heat,digital clock with trip time counter,original mini spare tire,jack and tire tool.Interior seating,headliner and carpeting are Raven Charcoal in color with driver,front passenger and rear passenger cloth seats with articulated driver and front passenger seats including vinyl seat backs with storage pockets.Interior is in near excellent condition with no rips,tears,burns,cuts or holes in the seats,door panels,carpeting and original headliner is tightly intact.Exterior paint appears to be original factory Silver Clearcoat Metallic with 0 rust and original sprayed on underbody and engine compartment rust proofing.In the interest of complete transparency there are a few minor age related tiny paint chips on the front header panel,hood edge,front windshield trim,driver/passenger door pillar trim and very minor surface scuffs on front and rear underside bumpers.Otherwise,exterior paint and lower body black and red stripe trim moulding are absolutely stunning and in great condition with 0 flaking,hazing or fading.The passenger seat belt has some minor fraying on outer edge.Original factory dash has a vertical crack to the right of instrument cluster with 5 small star-like cracks in the same area.This was common in later years due to the lower grade Formica like materials used for the dash.Automobile comes with a defect free replacement full dash assembly unit purchased 3 years ago and custom made fiber material removable dash pad cover for new owner to install.The radio and graphic equalizer have power/volume issues.The volume will rise loudly and then disappear.The equalizer will not stay powered on unless the power switch is pushed in constantly.Still,this 33+ year old automobile deserves a 9 for overall condition and appearance.0 illuminated check engine,turbo,alternator,ABS,etc.lights and 0 fluid leaks.All lines,wiring,cables,hoses and serpentine belt are in great condition.This garage kept automobile is peppy and a complete absolute blast to drive while watching the turbo boost and speedometer gauges climbing while rolling down the road.A rare find of a technological marvel way ahead of the times for a 1980s automobile.This automobile truly performs best on the open road.Yet,still performs exceptionally well on the city side and surface streets too.Very little to nothing is known about the 1st and 2nd owners.The 3rd owner purchased the automobile for a family member whom decided the automobile was too fast for their liking and sold it after a very brief ownership.The 4th owner is a classic automobile dealer whom kept the automobile on the showroom sales floor of the dealership for approximately 2 years.The current (5th) owner purchased the automobile June 22,2016 and has kept the automobile in a secure climate controlled inside location in Georgia since that time.
Unfortunately,there is not an original window sticker or Ford Factory assembly build sheet to be found.Both have been lost to the years of time.Recent "ready to go perk ups" on April 13,2021:Fully detailed inside and out to include hand wash,hand wax,complete interior vacuum,floor mats and carpet shampooed with deodorizing automobile carpet cleaning solution.Complete oil change with K&N oil filter, Mobil 1 10W30 full synthetic oil,tire rotation,wheel alignment check and complete “once over”automobile inspection.May 06,2021:2 NEW Dynomax Thrush 2 chamber solid weld construction #17658 mufflers,1 new replacement tailpipe installed and sprayed from front of mufflers to tip of both exhaust pipes with gray rust resistant and top coat clear coat paint-approximately 0 for parts,labor and painting.Full tank of 93 octane fuel and ready to roll on to a new home.Clear Georgia title with 0 liens in current owner’s hand.Buyer to have emissions test completed at their expense if this is a specific requirement of their city,county or state,etc.Parts replaced(with receipts)by professional mechanics since June 2016 starting @35,508 miles:Oil pressure gauge,water pump,inlet housing,thermostat,all water pump gaskets,timing belt kit and components,front brake rotors,calipers,wheel hub assembly,brake pads,wheel seals,bearings,idle air control & pcv valve,clutch kit with old/new Ford OEM elusive 87-88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe only clutch fork,spark plugs,spark plug wires,battery cables,battery post terminals,solenoid,4 NEW Goodyear Eagle 225/60R16/98V tires @37,903 miles,hood pad with fasteners,K&N fuel & air filter,stant radiator cap and locking fuel filler cap with 2 keys.Also have old air filter,fuel filler cap and radiator cap.November 2020:Remy alternator and Motocraft battery.Items included not for individual sale:new in box Boss 4 speaker system,amplifier,radio wiring harness,generic stereo unit faceplate adapter,code reader and connection cable,shop manual,original 1988 model year Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Ford dealer brochure and 2 original period Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe magazine articles,original owners manual along with original reference pamphlets,front license plate holder with Ford Blue Oval screw covers,3 vanity tags,other odd and ends type items.Deluxe Marti Report,0 Accident Car Fax.4 floor mats embroidered with the Thunderbird emblem and Thunderbird emblem tire valve stem caps,Stanley Fat Max battery charger,4 sets of keys:1 factory original,1 hardware store,1 new/old blank,1 new/old cut.Private seller needs 0 assistance selling automobile.PLEASE,NO LOW BALL OFFERS.Buyer is responsible for pick up/delivery of automobile from Savannah,GA.Seller will flexibly work with buyer/transport carrier to pick up automobile.This vehicle is sold as is with no return or warranty expressed nor implied.Motivated seller open to all fair and reasonable offers.Thank you for your consideration.Best of luck buying this gorgeous beauty!
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