Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: shorangerbird on March 23, 2018, 10:31:07 AM
Post by: shorangerbird on March 23, 2018, 10:31:07 AM
-For Sale is my late Father's '87 Turbo Coupe. He purchased this new
back in the day from the now closed Prestridge Motor Co. (that is the original drive out tag from '87 also....)
Having ridden in the Turbo Coupe that paced the Atlanta 500 that year,
he liked the looks of the pace car, so he had the same style GFX installed on his. He seldom drove the car until he passed away in '93.
I got the car after that and have had it ever since. I've drove it maybe 200 miles to some shows since then.(25 yrs) The current mileage is
roughly what shows on my sig. (740) Car still has plastic on the seats, original paper floor mats, and assembly line stickers. These are not
current pictures, but the car rarely moves, as it is stored in my garage, under a cover. I will be glad to elaborate on any questions you may have or get you some specific pic you may like, but I will be out of town for the next couple of weeks.(till April 2nd) I will be able to talk, but
wont be near the car.
Car has original window sticker still in it, I have the original build sheet from the dealer that came with the car. Everything is
original to the car except the battery to crank it, but I have that also. The only problems I know of it has, is the active suspension light
stays on all the time. it will not go off. That is a symptom of the electric actuators, but I cant verify that is the problem. I drive it so little, I have not been concerned with it. The other is my wife opened her van door against the drivers door when we moved into our
current house in 1995.
You can see it in the pics, you may or may not be able to tell it, but wanted it known. It actually dont look as bad now, as it did in the pic. I will try to do a better pic of it. Car has NEVER seen any kind of wet/inclement weather. Only comes out for shows, when I have time, or the yearly removal for garage cleaning. Stays stored and covered 99.99999999% of the time.
Anyways, price is $22k. You can see on the window sticker that this car was over $17k back in '87. A 5k increase in 31
years in not a bad price whatsoever, if you ask me. Easiest way to get in touch with me, with my work, is a text, or here . All questions will
be answered. All welcome. Phone # is 256-223-9809
Car is located in Alexandria, Al.
-will post pics shortly....
back in the day from the now closed Prestridge Motor Co. (that is the original drive out tag from '87 also....)
Having ridden in the Turbo Coupe that paced the Atlanta 500 that year,
he liked the looks of the pace car, so he had the same style GFX installed on his. He seldom drove the car until he passed away in '93.
I got the car after that and have had it ever since. I've drove it maybe 200 miles to some shows since then.(25 yrs) The current mileage is
roughly what shows on my sig. (740) Car still has plastic on the seats, original paper floor mats, and assembly line stickers. These are not
current pictures, but the car rarely moves, as it is stored in my garage, under a cover. I will be glad to elaborate on any questions you may have or get you some specific pic you may like, but I will be out of town for the next couple of weeks.(till April 2nd) I will be able to talk, but
wont be near the car.
Car has original window sticker still in it, I have the original build sheet from the dealer that came with the car. Everything is
original to the car except the battery to crank it, but I have that also. The only problems I know of it has, is the active suspension light
stays on all the time. it will not go off. That is a symptom of the electric actuators, but I cant verify that is the problem. I drive it so little, I have not been concerned with it. The other is my wife opened her van door against the drivers door when we moved into our
current house in 1995.
You can see it in the pics, you may or may not be able to tell it, but wanted it known. It actually dont look as bad now, as it did in the pic. I will try to do a better pic of it. Car has NEVER seen any kind of wet/inclement weather. Only comes out for shows, when I have time, or the yearly removal for garage cleaning. Stays stored and covered 99.99999999% of the time.
Anyways, price is $22k. You can see on the window sticker that this car was over $17k back in '87. A 5k increase in 31
years in not a bad price whatsoever, if you ask me. Easiest way to get in touch with me, with my work, is a text, or here . All questions will
be answered. All welcome. Phone # is 256-223-9809
Car is located in Alexandria, Al.
-will post pics shortly....
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: shorangerbird on March 23, 2018, 10:43:23 AM
Post by: shorangerbird on March 23, 2018, 10:43:23 AM
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: shorangerbird on March 23, 2018, 11:07:08 AM
Post by: shorangerbird on March 23, 2018, 11:07:08 AM
-I've actually got a few "current" pics I made yesterday morning in the garage, but it wont load them for some reason.
Anywho, the car actually only has 660 miles on it, not 740. When you don't see it but maybe once a year, you don't
pay attention too much. The pics may be almost 8 yrs old, but trust me, the car looks EXACTLY the same. I will try to get
these interior pics loaded as soon as I can. Will add anything I think of as well.......
Thanks
Anywho, the car actually only has 660 miles on it, not 740. When you don't see it but maybe once a year, you don't
pay attention too much. The pics may be almost 8 yrs old, but trust me, the car looks EXACTLY the same. I will try to get
these interior pics loaded as soon as I can. Will add anything I think of as well.......
Thanks
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: BCA on March 23, 2018, 12:17:41 PM
Post by: BCA on March 23, 2018, 12:17:41 PM
Interesting. I've always wondered about that car in your signature. I'm impressed that you have been able to resist driving it. More pics would be cool to see.
Good luck with the sale.
Good luck with the sale.
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: shorangerbird on March 23, 2018, 01:29:59 PM
Post by: shorangerbird on March 23, 2018, 01:29:59 PM
-took these yesterday morning b4 work. Car in it's 'normal' state........
yes, it has plastic stuck on thre carpet and a pair of hard to find 80's fiber mats......
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: shorangerbird on March 23, 2018, 01:37:58 PM
Post by: shorangerbird on March 23, 2018, 01:37:58 PM
-cluster as of today 3/23/18
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: 50RACER on March 23, 2018, 06:57:21 PM
Post by: 50RACER on March 23, 2018, 06:57:21 PM
Wow! Just. Wow! :)
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: My10-80 on March 25, 2018, 04:53:06 AM
Post by: My10-80 on March 25, 2018, 04:53:06 AM
That is awesome. A virtual time capsule.
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: shorangerbird on March 26, 2018, 10:21:51 AM
Post by: shorangerbird on March 26, 2018, 10:21:51 AM
Quote from: My10-80;465110
That is awesome. A virtual time capsule.
-thanks! Your reply, along with the low interest on the car gives me an idea for a 'Back to the Future' storage. Now if I can only find a cave to store it in.....:hick:
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: thunderjet302 on March 27, 2018, 06:20:13 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on March 27, 2018, 06:20:13 PM
I'm interested, but I don't have a spare $22K laying around. It's worth every penny though.
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: Beau on March 27, 2018, 06:58:15 PM
Post by: Beau on March 27, 2018, 06:58:15 PM
Beautiful car. If I were wealthy, I'd be heading your way.
Hope it goes to someone who will keep it as pristine.
Hope it goes to someone who will keep it as pristine.
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: shorangerbird on March 28, 2018, 09:58:00 AM
Post by: shorangerbird on March 28, 2018, 09:58:00 AM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;465126
Beautiful car. If I were wealthy, I'd be heading your way.
-roger that. If I were, I prolly wouldn't be selling.....lol
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: flylear45 on March 29, 2018, 06:47:22 AM
Post by: flylear45 on March 29, 2018, 06:47:22 AM
Definitely a car that a collector would be interested in. Beautiful.
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: jcassity on April 01, 2018, 09:28:34 PM
Post by: jcassity on April 01, 2018, 09:28:34 PM
odly,, after starting my own small business a couple years ago which seems to barely get me by,,,, after i pay taxes this year, thats the amount id'd have remaining in my checking account!
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: shorangerbird on April 03, 2018, 10:33:03 AM
Post by: shorangerbird on April 03, 2018, 10:33:03 AM
-have returned back home now from my trip. Am availiable for talk, pics or showing car if neeeded.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Title: Low Mileage '87 Thunderbird T/C
Post by: jpc647 on July 26, 2018, 12:57:41 PM
Post by: jpc647 on July 26, 2018, 12:57:41 PM
Quote from: jcassity;465153
odly,, after starting my own small business a couple years ago which seems to barely get me by,,,, after i pay taxes this year, thats the amount id'd have remaining in my checking account!
Oddly enough, I'd have just about this much left over in checking after the down payment on the house. Ha.
Cool time capsule. Awesome looking car. I don't think i've ever seen such a low mileage TC, or one that high in price for that matter.