1983 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe - Last 22 Years In Garage on 2040-cars
Saint Charles, Illinois, United States
Engine:Turbocharged 2.3 litre 4
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Black
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Charcoal
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Turbo Coupe
Warranty: As is
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player
Mileage: 76,418
Safety Features: Driver Airbag
Sub Model: Turbo Coupe
Power Options: Cruise Control
This car was one of the first Turbo Coupes to be on the road. The 1983 Thunderbird, with it's very aerodynamic body caught people's eyes. Halfway into the model year, the Turbo Coupe grabbed their attention with it's turbo-charged motor, 5-speed manual transmission, and limited-slip differential. All Thunderbirds were nice riding cars. The Turbo Coupes were nice driving cars.
I bought this car new in Dallas, TX on May 26, 1983. It is from the very first production run of Turbo Coupes.
Like most of those first Turbo Coupes, it sit and draw traffic into the dealer's showroom. I blew the plan apart. I was getting my car fixed when the Turbo Coupe arrived in a shipment of new cars. I asked for a test drive before they got it off the truck, and we took a very entertaining ride in the un-prepped bird. I bought the car on the spot. Unfortunately, the owner didn't take kindly to losing his traffic draw and fired the salesman.
I couldn't part with the T-bird when I bought my next car. When it sprang a coolant leak, I parked up against the wall in my garage, meaning to fix it. It sat there 22 years. Now we need to move and I can't take it with me.
Warning: This car hasn't been started in 22 years. Please don't try to start it without taking the appropriate steps.
Notes:
I blew the head gasket after 56,000 miles. Instead of replacing the gasket, I replaced the engine with a factory rebuilt.
The car was in a hailstorm in 1996. The damage was repaired, but a couple of dimples reappeared.
The paint on the passenger side of the trunklid is damaged. The rest looks pretty good, especially for a 30 year old car.
The tires are nearly 25 years old. You will not want to try driving on them.
Fun note: I tried the inflatable lumbar support on the passenger seat and it works. Didn't try the driver's side.
It still has the original space-saver spare, but I don't know if it will hold air after all these years.
Car includes the original owner's manual.
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