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1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbocoupe. The chassis has 137,xxx miles but I am driving it daily so that is changing about 50 miles a day. The tires are about 90% on the front and 50% on the rear. The body is rust free. It was a Florida car. The following is a list of the upgrades.

2.5liter Crank

Crower 5.5 rods

Diamond pistons with Total Seal rings

Ported head with Ferrea vavles, conical springs, Hydraulic roller cam by Crane, custom

Custom Stainless tubular header

Custom 3" exhaust sytem

Tial 38 MM wastegate with boost controller

Custom Holset HE351 Turbo

Ported intake/gutted upper rotated w/70mm Throttle body

NPR Large front mount intercooler, aluminum radiator and dual fans

86' SVO front accessory brackets and 130 amp alternator.

World Class T5 transmission with HD internal upgrades/Hurst short throw shifter

Spec Aluminum flywheel and stage 2.5 clutch assembly

Repainted Black, original color. I would give it a 7.5 out of 10. One small ding on the driver's fender, hard to see. No body damage or dents.

Tinted windows

Alpine stereo, 2 amps, 10" subwoofer, floors and doors dynamatted

Fox Body Brake conversion with Rear disc conversion from a Lincoln

17x9 rear wheels and 17x8 front rims

A/C system replaced 2 years ago, blows ice cold

Heater core replaced last year

Rack and pinion and ball joints replaced last year.

The engine build has about 3500 miles on it and is very strong and sound.

The items that I think need some TLC

The rear package tray need replaced. I am posing a photo. The driver's seat has a small hole. There is an oil leak around the oil level sensor. It is not bad, just irritating to see an oil spot about the size of a dime after it sits for a few days. There is a minor exhaust leak near the muffler. It is not loud or offensive but I know it is there. The horn button needs to be repaired. I fixed it once on the back with hot glue but it could be better.

I drive this car regularly and I would feel very comfortable driving it anywhere.

$500 deposit within 48 hours of auction end. Balance can be paid in the form of cash or certified funds check at pickup.

Email with any questions or call 601-214-1580

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