1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. All original non modified 5 speed automobile. Automobile is in great condition considering being 34+ years old. Built at Lorain,Ohio assembly on Monday, October 26,1987 on the Ford “Fox Body” platform. Original factory equipment: Smooth starting and idling 190 HP/pushing 240lb.ft. of torque 2.3 Liter I4 rear wheel drive top mount intercooled IHI turbo charged electronically fuel injected engine. Full turbo charger boost in all 5 forward gears. World Class T5-5 speed smoothly shifting short throw transmission with hydraulic clutch. Distinctive “turbo” wrapped leather shifter knob. Completely accurate and in working order are Ford Factory in dash analog speedometer, charging system, fuel, tachometer, trip and turbo boost gauges. Average fuel usage for this specific automobile is 15 city mpg/20 highway mpg with 93 octane premium fuel from a 22 gallon fuel tank. Four wheel power disc anti-lock brakes and power steering. Factory 16” snowflake wheels including wheel lock key. A 3.55 traction-Lok rear axle, programmed ride control with automatic/firm selector switch, regular/premium fuel selector switch, dual actively functioning intercooler hood scoops. Front headlight assembly, Hella fog lamps and tail light assembly lenses are very nice and showing very little exposure to the outdoor elements. In working order is the Sentry System diagnostic monitoring panel. All interior lights, instrument cluster panel lights, key in ignition chime reminder and fasten seat belt warning buzzer are operable and in working order. There is a 6 way power driver seat and manual passenger seat. The driver and passenger seats have in working order power lumbar and bolster support system. The windows are medium dark tinted power windows, 0 leak power huge moonroof/sunroof with vented sliding shade, lighted vanity mirrors,map lights,rear passenger courtesy lights, power door locks, mirrors, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, rear window defroster, steering column operated front windshield washer, high/low beam and turn signal stalk type switch, am/fm/cassette premium sound system with graphic equalizer. However, radio has volume issues-it will raise and lower automatically, intermittent wipers with new Bosch windshield wiper blades, lighted glove box and console storage compartments with remote fuel door filler and trunk release buttons. There is manual COLD air conditioning and manual HOT heat, digital clock with trip time counter, original mini spare tire, jack and tire tool. Interior seating, headliner and carpeting are Raven Charcoal in color with driver, front passenger and rear passenger cloth seats with articulated driver and front passenger seats including vinyl seat backs with storage pockets. Interior is in near excellent condition with no rips, tears, burns, cuts or holes in the seats, door panels, carpeting and original headliner is tightly intact, original dash has a vertical crack on top. Automobile comes with a spare defect free replacement dash for new owner to install should they chose to. Exterior paint appears to be original factory Silver Clearcoat Metallic with 0 rust and original sprayed on underbody and engine compartment rust proofing. 0 illuminated check engine, turbo, alternator, ABS. All lines, wiring, cables, hoses and serpentine belt are in great condition. This garage kept automobile is peppy and a complete absolute blast to drive while watching the turbo boost and speedometer gauges climbing while rolling down the road.Multiple new part replaced/repair by professional mechanics since June 2016 starting @35,508 miles with documented receipts . 4 Goodyear Eagle 225/60R16/98V tires @37,903 miles, code reader and connection cable, shop manual, original 1988 model year Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Ford dealer brochure and 2 original period Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe magazine articles, original owners manual along with original reference pamphlets, front license plate holder. Deluxe Marti Report, 0 Accident Car Fax. 4 floor mats embroidered with the Thunderbird emblem. 4 sets of keys: 1 factory original,1 hardware store,1 new/old blank,1 new/old cut. May 06,2021:2 NEW Dynomax Thrush 2 chamber solid weld construction #17658 mufflers,1 new replacement tailpipe installed and sprayed from front of mufflers to tip of both exhaust pipes with gray rust resistant and top coat clear coat paint. A rare find of a technological marvel way ahead of the times for a 1980s automobile. This automobile truly performs best on the open road. Yet, still performs exceptionally well on the city side and surface streets too.

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