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1978 Ford Thunderbird Base Hardtop 2-door 5.0l on 2040-cars

US $5,400.00
Year:1978 Mileage:46701 Color: Brown /
 Gold
Location:

Long Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Long Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Hardtop
Engine:5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: F8G87F291329F Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 46,701
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Brown
Interior Color: Gold
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"AWESOME / 35 YEAR OLD TIME CAPSULE / Cosmetically, Mechanically, Aesthetically, Beautifully Preserved!"

Grandpa and Grandma bought two brand new cars in 1978...this Thunderbird (the "good" car saved for trips and Sunday driving) and a brand new Fairmont for "everyday" driving!  Nobody knows what became of the Fairmont but, as an Iowa car driven year-round, it's reasonable to assume that it went to it's eternal reward years ago!  The Thunderbird, however, is an entirely different story.  Driven only on seasonable Sundays and on trips, and never taken out of the garage during the winter, this 35 year old T-Bird just might be the nicest unrestored Thunderbird of it's vintage in the country!  


Undercoated by the dealer when new, never smoked in, never driven hard, never left outside, never driven in snow, spare tire never removed from the trunk & always dealer-maintained, it's hard to imagine another unmolested "time capsule" like it anywhere!

302 / 2 Barrel Carb / Automatic Transmission / Rear Wheel Drive / Original Owners Manual and Promotional Brochures / Hideaway Headlights / 4 Brand New Good Year Whitewall Tires / No Significant Scratches or Dings and NO RUST!

Starts very easily, idles smoothly, runs powerfully, shifts crisply without slipping or hesitation, drives down the road straight and true with no rattles, no shimmying, no pulling, no nothing!  This car is a testament to good care, proper maintenance, and being used very little!

We want you to be absolutely confident and comfortable when bidding on this car so please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions or concerns...Jon at 701 840 8038.  Check my feedback and bid with confidence...NO DISAPPOINTMENTS HERE!

By the way, Minnesota bidders...this car has "permanent"  Minnesota  "Collector" plates...if they're transferable, you may have them with the car.

If you want to fly in and drive the car home, we will pick you up at the Fargo, ND airport (FAR) or the Minneapolis/St. Paul Intl Airport (MSP) at no add'l  charge.  If you wish to have the car shipped, we will do our very best to accommodate your shipper!  Thanks for your interest!

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