Vehicle Description
It's a rolling example of mid '70s cool and, during an era when gas
was becoming scarce and a full-fledged embargo was around the
corner, this 1977 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau rolled out in all of
its sizable splendor, offering inspired styling and a smooth ride.
Downsizing may have arrived, but this T-Bird steadfastly refused to
give up much ground as far as stature was concerned. It's only
logged an incredibly low 24,847 miles in its substantial lifetime,
so it's running strong and stands ready to bring its vintage mojo
to its next lucky owner.
While it was marketed at the time as a "personal luxury car," make
no mistake - this is one generously proportioned two-door cruiser.
Its sharp look marked the arrival of the seventh generation of
Thunderbirds and the styling cues on board made representatives
like this '77 a rousing success that enjoyed all-time sales
records. Its unusually light usage combines with plenty of time
under shelter to leave this Thunderbird in impressively clean
condition. White exteriors aren't the most forgiving, and the one
here really represents well - you won't find any major blemishes
and the Landau top with its vinyl surface and stainless steel
insert still looks good. From the front bumper to the back and all
the trim and badging in between, the chrome still sits securely and
has a nice shine to it. Pinstriping - a hallmark of '70s automotive
style - runs the considerable length of its sides and frames the
surfaces of the hidden headlight covers, and you'll still find
nice, sharp edges on all of it.
Time has been kind to the red vinyl interior and from all
appearances, it doesn't seem to have seen much activity over the
years. The split bench up front and bench seat in the back are
looking plush and comfortable and there's some substantial real
estate separating them, so your backseat passengers will ride in
comfort. Still-fresh red carpeting stretches the length of the
floor under the seating and up front, the dash area looks great,
with nice clear gauges in the instrument cluster, woodgrain inserts
that show no fading from UV exposure and a straight, crack-free
dash pad over the top. For a '70s era cruiser, there are a lot of
comfort features on board, including power seats, power windows,
power door locks, a tilt column and air conditioning that's at the
top of its game and has been updated to modern coolant. The stock
8-track stereo maintains its position for a truly era-appropriate
look, while a Pioneer AM/FM/CD system with Bluetooth connectivity
sits waiting with its remote in the glove box to provide modern
audio options. The trunk area in back is nice and roomy and in
clean condition, with a full-size spare sitting inside.
This T-Bird shows all the hallmarks of being well-cared for and
when you turn the ignition key, the 400 cubic inch V8 springs into
action willingly and runs smoothly, teaming with a 3-speed
automatic transmission to make up an all original drivetrain that's
in very road-ready shape. 4-wheel power brakes, with discs up
front, provide the stopping ability, and power steering makes for
easy navigation of this sizable classic as it brings its vintage
style to the asphalt on a set of 15" stock Ford rims, wrapped with
National XT4000 tires. A look below reveals just the reassuringly
solid undercarriage you'd hope for in a car that's led such a
pampered existence - solid floorpans, a fresh-looking exhaust and
straight suspension components.
This 1977 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau presents the opportunity to
put a time-capsule worthy specimen of vintage automotive styling in
your garage. Call today!