A gorgeous representation of the best-selling Thunderbird model of all time, this nicely preserved 1978 example is just waiting to be cherished by a new caretaker. This sale will include original sales documentation and literature, the factory Ford radio, and a clean title.

Annual oil changes are said to have been carried out through the lifetime of the vehicle and the seller reports the spark plugs and ignition wires to have been recently replaced. The rear wheels are driven through a 3-speed FMX automatic transmission paired with a 2.50:1 differential. This Thunderbird is equipped with a 5.8L 351M V8 carbureted engine rated at 145 HP and 277 lb.-ft of torque. The original Ford radio will accompany the sale along with the original packaging for the vintage aftermarket upgrades. A period Audiovox 3400 AM/FM radio has been installed along with an RCA Mini Stereo 8-Track player under the dashboard, and an aftermarket Speed Control unit. Inside, you will find a Dark Jade vinyl interior with matching carpeting, headliner, cloth seat inserts, and woodgrain trim. This example rides on silver factory 15” angular 10-spoke wheels with crested center caps and Hankook Optimo H724 whitewall tires. Detailed images are provided in the photo gallery. RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. The headlight covers and taillights feature Thunderbird emblems to match the hood ornament. This 1978 example comes finished in its original color of Dark Jade Metallic (46) with matching accent stripes, chrome trim, and custom pinstriping. The 7 th generation Thunderbird is characterized by its sharper, squarer bodywork and distinctive wrap-over roofline. With the oil crisis over, car sales started to rise again, and Ford offered the Thunderbird as a. This 7 th generation 1978 example has been impeccably well preserved, recently serviced, and is now being offered for auction by its seller out of New York while showing just over 9k believed-to-be original miles on the odometer. Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top) Segment: Coupe. Up for auction is this 1978 Ford Thunderbird finished in Dark Jade Metallic over a Dark Jade vinyl interior. America’s answer to the European grand touring car, the Thunderbird represented the upscale personal luxury car in Ford’s model line and was produced in various configurations from 1955-1997 and again from 2002-2005.

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