1978 Ford Thunderbird Base Hardtop 2-door 6.6l on 2040-cars
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:Hardtop
Engine:6.6L 400Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 69,600
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Blue
Up for sale is a 1978 Ford Thunderbird. Re-painted two years ago. The car has an antique plate (will go with the car when sold) and title; clear title in hand. It has been driven less than 400 miles in three years. The car is driven only in nice weather. Car is garaged during late fall, winter, and spring.
Particulars:
-400 cu. in. 2v
-FMX 3 speed auto transmission
-A/C converted to r134a last summer
-New vinyl top professionally installed last summer
-under 70,000 original miles
-Power: windows, driver seat, steering, brakes
-new spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor installed last summer
- Dash clock still working
-brake fluid changed to synthetic
-oil change using standard oil with zinc additive
-Cruise control (does not work - I did not investigate)
-power antenna (does not go up and down - I did not investigate)
-Four new tires with white walls
-I think the fuel sender needs to be replaced; gas gauge works sometimes, sometimes not.
Car drives very nice. I have driven it to Johnstown and back (62 mile round trip) with no problems. It would make someone a nice cruiser. A Haynes automotive manual is included with this vehicle. The car does not like modern fuel (ethanol). So, I always put fuel stabilizer in it. The stated mileage may change a bit as I do drive it on nice days (mainly Sundays).
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