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1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee T-top 2-door 5.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:94000 Color: Ember Metallic /
 Chamois
Location:

Aubrey, Texas, United States

Aubrey, Texas, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Hardtop
Engine:5.8L 351Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 8G87H319627
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
Options: Cassette Player
Mileage: 94,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: Diamond Jubilee T-Top
Exterior Color: Ember Metallic
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Chamois

For sale is a very rare 1978 Ford Thunderbird, Diamond Jubilee Edition, T-Top Convertible, which was acquired from the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey, PA. The Diamond Jubilee anniversary model included several items never before offered on a Thunderbird. It has an exclusive monochromatic exterior done in Ember Metallic paint, a matching thickly padded vinyl roof, color-keyed grille texture, a unique quarter window treatment, accent striping, a jewel-like hood ornament, cast aluminum wheels, and a special body side molding. A Diamond Jubilee Edition signature is seen on the opera windows. The owner's nameplate was done in 22-Karat gold-finished when car was new. This car is powered by  351 V8, Selectshift Cruise-O-Matic, and came fully equipped from the factory with the following options:

  • Factory Air Conditioning
  • Power Steering
  • Power Brakes
  • Power Windows
  • Power Seats
  • Tilt Steering Wheel
  • Fingertip Speed Control
  • AM/FM Stereo/Cassette Radio
  • T-Tops
  • Landau Top
  • Vinyl Trim
  • Convenience Group
  • Light Group
  • Protection Group including Z-Bart Undercoating
  • Rear Window Defroster
  • Interior Decor Group
  • Dual Sport Mirrors
  • Tinted Glass
  • Illuminated Entry System
  • Deluxe Bumper Group
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Dual Accent Paint Stripes
  • Glamour Paint--Ember Metallic, Ember Vinyl Roof and Chamois Interior

In addition I have also chromed under the hood parts as seen in the photos. This car is top show quality and runs perfect. Pictures will have different dates on them as I have upgraded details.

Bidder will be responsible for all shipping. Half down within five days of auction ending. Balance to be paid before car is shipped or picked up.

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