1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe October 15, 2010, 07:55:37 PM Well, it pains me to do so, but the time has come to sell one of the cars from the fleet. I really want to see this go to an enthusiast that can appreciate it. This is not the kind of car that should ever be driven in the winter. It's way to nice! Asking $4000 or best offerPM me if interestedCar is located in Livonia, MISPECIFICATIONSMileage: 55,XXX MilesEngine: 2.3L I-4 TurboTransmission: 5 Speed Manual (T5)Exterior Color: Black ClearcoatInterior Color: Grey ClothFactory Options: Cornering Lamps, Illuminated Entry, Power Driver seat, Premium Sound system w/ power antenna, Power windows/locks/trunk/fuel doorHISTORY- 3rd owner (Currently owned by a Ford Engineer). All original and loaded with the primary options offered.- Exterior has no major damage but has a few very small paint chips on the front, a dent (no paint damage) on the passenger fender and some thin areas from being polished so much! Superb for a 25 year old car. The paint still has an excellent shine. Absolutely no sheet metal rust (8.5 out of 10).- Interior is in excellent condition (9 out of 10). Only issues are some wear on the driver's seat edge from ingress/egress.- Powertrain is 100% original. 85.5 style engine so it has the "4-square" intake and brown top injectors. No modifications at all.- Have much of the original documentation: Window Sticker, Owners manuals and warranty books, warranty card- Basically you are looking at superb example of a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe from the 1980's. This car was never raced or wrecked, and was never winter driven. The doors close perfect and solid and the seats feel very firm; no foam deterioration. Frankly, it is probably one of the nicest all original Turbo Coupes left in the country. All systems work perfectly except that the A/C needs to be re-charged.MAINTENANCEWhile I owned it, it was maintained exclusively using OEM Ford Motorcraft parts. Oil changes consisted of synthetic oil and a Ford Motorcraft oil filter. The following was completed within the last 1,000 miles:- Oil and Filter change- New Distributor Cap and Rotor- New Spark Plug Wires- New rear axle pinion seal- New Fuel Filter- New PCV ValveISSUES- Dent on the passenger fender (no paint damage at all). I am going to have a paintless dent repair service check it out, so this may get fixed prior to the sale.- Wear on the driver's side seat edge from ingress/egress- Very small hole in the package tray (the previous owner had an aftermarket CHMSL installed. I removed it and have original style '86-'88 CHMSL parts that can be installed if you desire)- Small holes in the shifter panel trim surround (original owner had a cup holder mounted here)- Small screw at top of door speaker grille (tab was broken)- Small holes in the headlamp bezels where brackets for the aftermarket headlamp covers were installed- A/C systems needs to be recharged (original R12. Has not been converted)EXTRAS- Front end protective cover made by Le Bra- Basic cloth car cover- Clear "aero" style headlight coversEXTERIORhttp://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05270.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05266.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05265.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05264.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05263.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05262.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05255.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05254.jpg DOcumENTATIONhttp://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC08172.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC08171.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC08169.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC08168.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC08166.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC08173.jpg INTERIORhttp://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05286.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05283.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05281.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05280.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05277.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05276.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05275.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05274.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05273.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05272.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05271.jpg http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05287.jpg ENGINEhttp://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC08174.jpg FENDER DENThttp://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af85/tbirdtc/DSC05269.jpg Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #1 – October 15, 2010, 08:09:09 PM Really nice car, great example of a TC. Post some pictures of the passenger side of the car as well, even though there is a dent, potential buyers would still like to see. Good luck with your sale, and again, awesome car. Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #2 – October 15, 2010, 08:17:42 PM Beautiful car, good luck Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #3 – October 15, 2010, 08:36:45 PM Beautiful car. I have a big sweet spot for these years. Thanks to Bill Elliott;) Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #4 – November 02, 2010, 10:12:07 PM Updated the listing. I lowered the price, added additional maintenance items that were recently completed, organized the pictures and added photos of the fender dent and the engine compartment. Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #5 – November 03, 2010, 02:03:08 PM How far are you from chicago. I have had many a tbird and always wanted a black TC. That is a nice car Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #6 – November 03, 2010, 04:02:56 PM I love my 88 aero bird, but those 4-eye TC's are beautiful. GLWS, I hope whoever buys it appreciates these cars for what they are. Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #7 – November 03, 2010, 06:38:09 PM Wasn't that car on ebay a while back? I was impressed by the condition. Very nice car. I've had mosquito bites bigger than that dent.:D Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #8 – November 03, 2010, 10:00:49 PM Thanks for all the nice words guys. This car has never been posted on ebay. Sonicbird, I am about 300+ miles from Chicago. It's about a 4 hour drive. The dent is really not that bad. I'm still hoping to get some time and an opportunity to get a paintless dent guy to look at it. Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #9 – November 09, 2010, 04:25:33 AM Okay, I'm interested. Can you PM me a contact number?Thanks,Tommy Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #10 – November 09, 2010, 11:04:38 PM Excellent TC. Wish I had 4K laying around. Especially since you are local! GLWS. Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #11 – November 10, 2010, 02:32:37 PM so close (distance) so far away (money), if this was tax season and our basp00get was finished being finished I would try to argue the money out of my wife! Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #12 – November 13, 2010, 02:17:04 PM Car sold to the first person that saw it! I'll miss her :( Quote Selected
1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Reply #13 – November 13, 2010, 02:19:41 PM Glad you sold it... Just not so glad that you didn't sell it to me. :( Good luck to the new owner. Quote Selected
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