Vehicle Description
1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
The name was not among the thousands proposed, including rejected
options such as Apache, the original name of the P-51 Mustang,
Falcon, owned by Chrysler at the time, Eagle, Tropicale, Hawaiian,
and Thunderbolt. A Ford stylist who had lived in the southwest
submitted the Thunderbird name. The word "thunderbird" is a
reference to a legendary creature for North American indigenous
people. It is considered a supernatural bird of power and strength.
Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California also lays
claim to being the inspiration for the name of the car. Ernest
Breech, a Thunderbird Country Club member, who was the chairman of
Ford Motor Company was supposedly deeply involved in the creation
of the Thunderbird. Breech asked the Club's permission to name the
new model after the Club and the club consented to the use of the
name.
For consignment, we offer this nearly perfect, low mileage for the
age, car that is from a good year of the Thunderbird design. In
fact, in 1987/88 there was a complete redesign, and it was
definitely all for the better.
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by
the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws
to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public
highways in your area.*
Exterior
Looking like it was just dipped in Medium Red Metallic, this
pristine exterior paint shows age appropriate wear and faults. The
only chrome on this car are the badges, and they are shining
brightly. This nicely executed fox bodied design has integrated
headlights, all black trim, dual hood scoops, and a red stripe
within the black body side moldings that works its way around the
total circumference of the car mid doorline. A sunroof is noted as
are tinted windows and snowflake polished aluminum wheels are seen
on all 4 corners. This is a stunning 93,775 mile car exterior-wise
and it is hard to find fault!
Interior
Deep Scarlet Red velour cloth covers the front power bucket seats,
and rear bench seating complete with a cushy fold down armrest. One
needs to look very closely to see any wear or faults in the cloth
beyond the normal entrance and exit wear on the bolsters. The very
same holds true for the carpeting which is flooding the floor and
presents very red and very clean. A black console speeds up the
center between the buckets and houses the power buttons and toggles
for the driver's power seat, power windows, and mirrors as well as
a stylized leather wrapped shifter. Moving forward and upward we
note a System Sentry warning light panel, climate controls, and
then the killer factory AM/FM/Cassette stereo with a factory
equalizer. The gauge cluster, and ride controls, fuel saving mode,
exterior lighting, and headlight sentinel sit behind an original
very nicely preserved steering wheel. The headliner is nice and
tight and shows near perfect as it surrounds the sunroof and the
louvered sunroof shade which is intact, a rarity in and of itself.
The door panels are near showroom, and house the power locks for
the doors.
Drivetrain
Sitting proudly in the engine bay, and not to be outshined by the
exterior and interior, a 2.3ci 4-cylinder EFI engine with
intercooler a turbo, putting out a cool 150hp. A 5-speed manual
Tremec T5 transmission is attached to the back, and works
flawlessly sending power back to the Ford 8.8" rear axle weighing
in with a 3.55 ratio and TracLoc capability.
Undercarriage
To sum it up in a word, I'll use original. Nary a hint of any rust
or structural issues, and we can also note a 4-link suspension in
the rear, and an independent coil spring front suspension. Power
disc brakes are all around, and they are controlled by a Teves-2
antilock brake system. A single exhaust system splits to dual
mufflers to create a melodious tune but we must note that the
catalytic converter has been removed in favor of a straight
pipe.
Drive-Ability
This car fired right up and floated like a butterfly to the test
track where it stung like a bee. Plenty of power from the 2.3
liters, especially under boost, the 5-speed shifted easily and
smoothly, and offered up a low RPM highway cruise. The interior was
comfortable and roomy, and all functions were working just
fabulously save for the AC blowing warm and a notable rattle in the
exhaust system.
Sitting in this car is like going back in time, and one can
reminisce about the good old classic 80's in this very well kept,
very nice, example of the 1987 Bird. Loaded with conveniences,
mighty powerful and ready to compete with the European sport coupes
and sedans of the day, this Fox chassis based bird is worth a look,
just hang on tight once the boost comes in!
1FABP64W8HH224285
1FA-Ford Passenger Car USA
B-Active Manual Belts
P64-Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
W-2.3L 140 CUI I4 Intercooled Turbo
8-Check Digit
H-1987
H-Lorain, OH Assy Plant
224285-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
PNT 26-Medium Red Metallic
DSO 42- Cleveland, OH
BDY 63D-Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
TRIM BD-Scarlet Red Articulated Cloth Seats
R H-AM/FM Stereo Cassette
S 8-Power Moonroof
AX K-8.8" 3.55 Traclock
TRANS 2TTKK-T5 5-Speed Manual
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
