I briefly posted this car up for sale 6 months ago, then took it off hoping to be able to fix it up. Unfortunately personal issues are forcing me to get rid of it for good this time. :(
It's an 88 LS with 200,000 miles on it, black with gray cloth interior. I'm the second owner, bought it in 2001.
It is not currently in running condition. The motor will start fine, but needs a new battery. I have not attempted to start it or drive it in about 4 months. Things I know are bad are the battery, power steering pump, a small crack in the windshield, A/C, cruise control, and no radio - I took that out. A problem also recently appeared where steam started to come from the transmission when the engine warmed up. When I drove it around the neighborhood it slipped a little bit as well. When I first took the car off the road this problem was not there and the transmission was in perfect shape. I suspect it just needs a fluid/filter change. In short, it needs to go on a trailer, not be driven away.
I've did a lot of little upgrades to it over the years. It has the H.O. intake manifold, Mustang Turbine Rims, body color mirrors, Taurus heater panel mod, Autometer Tach mounted on the column, XR7 steering wheel, 3G alternator.
The body is generally in nice shape, no accidents that I am aware of. There's a little bit of rust around the wheel wells and bottom of the doors but it's not rusted out by any means. I replaced the heater core right before I stopped using it. I also have lots of extra parts upgrades for it: Turbo Couple springs, sway bars, and door panels, pair of Mustang shorty headers, and various extra parts. I also have all the original Ford repair manuals, a Haynes manual, and lots of receipts/repair records.
The old listing has additional pics and info. http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=26755
I'm looking to get $400 for it. I will be extremely sad to see it go, but I really should have sold it several years ago. I don't have the time to part it out. So hopefully a Fox body lover can make good use of it.
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any rust to speak of?
There's a little bit along the bottom of the doors, not visible when they're shut - only when you look under them when open. There's a little bit of bubbling near the rear wheel wells as well. But for the most part it's pretty clean. It's always been a Virginia car so the winters are pretty easy here. I can take some more pictures tonight if you want.
can you take some pictures of the interior and do you know if the seats will fit a 88 Thunderbird Sport.... your seats (at least the rear one ) look to be in great shape... mine are all faded... I live pretty close to you, I'm in Williamsburg..... maybe some of the dash stuff and door panels will fit the bird also... I know nothing about Cougars.. (not the 4 legged type anyway's) :rollin:
A friend of mine is really interested. PM me your number. How does the undercarriage look.
The rear seats are in excellent condition, they have very rarely been sat in so they look new. The rear seats should fit fine in your Sport, but the fronts are a little different. My car has the consolette which is attached to the drivers seat frame. If you want to use the front seats you would need to cut that off. But pretty much everything on a Cougar is compatible with a Thunderbird, except the lights and some body panels.
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Passenger rear fender (in front of wheel)
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Passenger rear fender (behind wheel)
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Drivers rear fender (behind wheel)
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Surface rust underneath doors
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Doors viewed from the outside - rust barely visible (the paint looks really py for some reason b/c I tried to wipe dirt away from the area before taking the picture
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The undercarriage is pretty rust free from what I can tell. There is some surface rust on the rear axle and exhaust pipes, but the frame is fine.
Sorry to overload everybody with pictures.
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I will take it! Problem is I won't be able to make it to Richmond, VA for a little while. Can you send me your phone number to talk about pickup logistics? j at schrader.net
Sold pending funds.
Thanks for the interest guys. I'll let everybody know the final outcome.
Good to see one saved :D
Sucks you have to part ways with it though, but someday you'll have another Fox;)