Vehicle Description
It's time to get your hands on a cool cruiser for quite an
affordable price. This one-owner 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
is the perfect blend of technology, style, luxury, and power - all
presented in a time capsule level of quality.
We like these ninth-generation cars because they returned these
T-birds to an aerodynamic shape that ignited a design revolution at
Ford. It looks especially correct on the high technology Turbo
Coupe. The NACA-style ducts in the hood, flush-fitting headlights,
hint of a spoiler in the trunk, and the distinct black trim line
that encircles the whole car really gives this a balance of premium
machine and true sports car style. This is a highly documented car,
and that's because it's a well-respected one-owner classic that has
spent its life in Florida. You can see the whole car has been
treated with proper care, right down to the largely original Oxford
White paint and the special 16-inch alloy wheels.
The red stripe surrounding the exterior is a sporty touch, and it
also gives you a preview of the full red interior. The front seats
set the tone right for a performance T-bird with a well-preserved
red leather. These buckets are power adjustable, and they have
enough bolstering to make a BMW jealous. This was a range-topping
car when new, and that means a long list of desirable features. It
includes air conditioning, power locks, cruise control, power
steering, the original AM/FM/cassette stereo, and provisions for
power windows (it will need servicing to fully function again.)
Plus, that stick shift in the center console and ride control
system on the dash let you know this T-bird is for far more than
just cruising the boulevard.
If you know about Ford performance in the 1980s, then this engine
bay will get you excited. This is the 2.3-liter turbo motor, and
it's the same one from the Mustang SVO (Special Vehicle Operations)
program. That means it was developed by engineers who wanted to
make the best performance machine around. This fuel-injected,
turbocharged, and intercooled four-cylinder engine is both smart
and robust. This is a computer-controlled unit that was given
beefed-up internals to handle even more boost than the engineers
were dialing in. Ford liked to tout that this turbo motor was just
like a V8, and they were not far off considering this made about as
much power as its contemporary 5.0 Mustang GT. But what made the
difference of the SVO was that it had a true European flair on the
road. That also comes from features like the four-wheel power disc
brakes and the Borg Warner five-speed manual transmission.
As a one-owner car, this is well-documented with the original
window sticker, owner's manual, and maintenance records. A Turbo
Coupe with this level of preservation is a truly rare find. So when
it's a cool T-bird for an exceptional price, you should view this
as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don't miss out, call
today!
