Vehicle Description
It's time to get your hands on a cool cruiser for quite an
affordable price. This low-mileage 1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo
Coupe is the ideal blend of technology, style, luxury, and power -
all presented in a time capsule level of quality.
We like these ninth-generation cars because they had an aerodynamic
shape that ignited a design revolution at Ford. It looks especially
correct on the high-technology Turbo Coupe. But Ford didn't just
make a sleek car; it was also mean. The dark headlight buckets,
large fog lights, Mustang-inspired 16-inch alloys, and a hint of a
spoiler built into the trunk all upgrade the attitude. Plus, the
distinct black trim line with a bold red streak that encircles the
whole car really gives this a balance of premium cruiser and true
sports car style. The other part of the attraction of this coupe is
its fundamentals. This is a two-owner and well-documented car that
has averaged under 2300 miles annually. You can see the whole car
has been treated with proper care, and that's why the panels look
so good and the glossy Oxford White paint is believed to be the
original factory application.
The T-birds of the previous decades often used the color of the
vinyl roof as a preview for the interior color, but this more
modern classic uses the sporty red streak on the outside to let you
know what's inside. The front seats set the tone right for a
performance T-bird with well-preserved red leather. It's part of an
impressive level of preservation that goes right down to details
like the full interior lighting. 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 power windows, power
locks, cruise control, power steering, the original AM/FM/cassette
stereo, and automatic A/C climate control. The grippy steering
wheel, tilt column, and crisp gages with large tach make this a
proper driver's coupe. Plus, that stick shift in the center console
lets 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. We even
have records showing nice investments like a new exhaust system to
keep this one sounding and feeling right on the road.
This is well-documented with a Marti Report, reproduction window
sticker, original warranty card, owner's manual, and title
documentation. There are even nice extras like headlight covers and
a car cover. 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!
