Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 50RACER on November 20, 2018, 06:28:50 PM
Post by: 50RACER on November 20, 2018, 06:28:50 PM
Just today picked up this one owner, always garage kept, 30,000 mile 88 Turbo Coupe. Only downsides are that it is an automatic car, which I really don't mind, and the paint has a few minor flaws. Otherwise this car is immaculate. I have always been looking for one to keep and I think I found it.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 50RACER on November 20, 2018, 06:30:11 PM
Post by: 50RACER on November 20, 2018, 06:30:11 PM
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 88BlueBird on November 20, 2018, 07:31:33 PM
Post by: 88BlueBird on November 20, 2018, 07:31:33 PM
Wow..that's a nice one! Someone definitely took care of it :)
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on November 20, 2018, 07:54:17 PM
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on November 20, 2018, 07:54:17 PM
Wow is right! Very nice TC. Congrats.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: gtbird on November 20, 2018, 08:56:08 PM
Post by: gtbird on November 20, 2018, 08:56:08 PM
Nice find. How many miles, interior color?
Not to be too nosey but what did it cost you?
Not to be too nosey but what did it cost you?
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: TheCowboyKiller on November 20, 2018, 10:12:48 PM
Post by: TheCowboyKiller on November 20, 2018, 10:12:48 PM
Very nice, man!
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 50RACER on November 20, 2018, 11:01:57 PM
Post by: 50RACER on November 20, 2018, 11:01:57 PM
Quote from: gtbird;468078
Nice find. How many miles, interior color?
Not to be too nosey but what did it cost you?
It has 30,000 miles. The interior is the charcoal and grey fabric. The paint does have a few minor flaws, but it is 30 years old. Some of it is actually cat scratches. :) I really can't get over how much I paid for it. Only $3000. Inside the car looks like brand new.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 21, 2018, 12:25:55 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 21, 2018, 12:25:55 AM
Nice score! What options does it have?
Polish the headlamps and it'll look even better ;).
Polish the headlamps and it'll look even better ;).
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on November 21, 2018, 06:53:32 AM
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on November 21, 2018, 06:53:32 AM
Quote from: 50RACER;468080
It has 30,000 miles. The interior is the charcoal and grey fabric. The paint does have a few minor flaws, but it is 30 years old. Some of it is actually cat scratches. :) I really can't get over how much I paid for it. Only $3000. Inside the car looks like brand new.
$3000??!! I think you got a deal. Post up some interior pics when you can. The car reminds me of all the ads & commercials back in the day. It seemed they always showed the new TC in black.Again, very nice.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 50RACER on November 21, 2018, 09:05:26 AM
Post by: 50RACER on November 21, 2018, 09:05:26 AM
Quote from: thunderjet302;468081
Nice score! What options does it have?
Polish the headlamps and it'll look even better ;).
It really is a fairly low optioned car. Both power seats, power antenna, keyless entry, EATC. I think that is about it. Doesn't have premium sound, auto-dim lights. Less stuff to go wrong! :) I have all the parts to add those options if I ever decide to do so. Even the underside of this car looks unbelievably clean. The exhaust from the downpipe back looks like new. The only mechanical issue with the car right now is that the headlights and foglights don't come on. The flash to pass function works on the headlights, so I know the bulbs are good. I'll check it out this weekend to see what's going on there.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 50RACER on November 21, 2018, 10:25:53 AM
Post by: 50RACER on November 21, 2018, 10:25:53 AM
Just keeps getting better. Found the McGard wheels locks still in package and still taped to the lug wrench. Keys from the original dealer with metal tags.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 50RACER on November 21, 2018, 10:27:52 AM
Post by: 50RACER on November 21, 2018, 10:27:52 AM
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 50RACER on November 21, 2018, 10:28:34 AM
Post by: 50RACER on November 21, 2018, 10:28:34 AM
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: Vintage on November 21, 2018, 10:41:45 AM
Post by: Vintage on November 21, 2018, 10:41:45 AM
Nice score! Cant beat a nice minty car that not everyone has for that price. These cars do look especially good in black, even if it is a pain to keep clean.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: Mikey97D on November 21, 2018, 03:14:48 PM
Post by: Mikey97D on November 21, 2018, 03:14:48 PM
Congratulations and what a beautiful find.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: Beau on November 21, 2018, 03:47:56 PM
Post by: Beau on November 21, 2018, 03:47:56 PM
right, that's a sweet car for a great price.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: bodyman on November 21, 2018, 04:58:28 PM
Post by: bodyman on November 21, 2018, 04:58:28 PM
Nice, very nice for sure. A steal at that price.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 50RACER on November 21, 2018, 05:49:53 PM
Post by: 50RACER on November 21, 2018, 05:49:53 PM
Yep. I still can't believe it. The owner wanted $3500 and while test driving I'd pretty much decided not to haggle and then I just couldn't live with myself if I didn't offer less, so I offered $3000 and doggone if they didn't take it! :)
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: turbo88 on November 22, 2018, 01:56:53 AM
Post by: turbo88 on November 22, 2018, 01:56:53 AM
WOW what a beauty! nice find, and great scoop for 3K!!!
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 50RACER on November 22, 2018, 11:56:06 AM
Post by: 50RACER on November 22, 2018, 11:56:06 AM
Just discovered the build sheet stuffed in the pocket behind the passenger seat all wadded up. Also have the original demo cassette and it plays!
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 87 T-BIRD on November 23, 2018, 01:59:03 PM
Post by: 87 T-BIRD on November 23, 2018, 01:59:03 PM
Wow!!! Nice looking bird for being 30 years old.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: Beau on November 24, 2018, 09:02:08 PM
Post by: Beau on November 24, 2018, 09:02:08 PM
That build sheet looks like it's about 20 minutes old..lol.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 50RACER on November 24, 2018, 10:26:50 PM
Post by: 50RACER on November 24, 2018, 10:26:50 PM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;468127
That build sheet looks like it's about 20 minutes old..lol.
I know. I was so shocked to find it in such great condition. The owners manual folder and booklets look so good that I took them out of the car and stuck them in a file drawer and put an old ratty one back in the car, just for info if needed.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 26, 2018, 11:40:18 AM
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 26, 2018, 11:40:18 AM
The build sheet for my car was under the passenger seat. It was a bit torn up from the seat springs. That build sheet is almost perfect. Laminate it.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: gtbird on December 01, 2018, 04:07:20 PM
Post by: gtbird on December 01, 2018, 04:07:20 PM
Always loved black. Couldn’t find one when I was looking to buy. I ended up with silver.
I’ve had this picture up in my garage for years, bought it off eBay.
Picture below is my car that a buddy snapped of my car and he framed it up as a Christmas gift.
Picture came in rotated, what am I doing wrong?
I’ve had this picture up in my garage for years, bought it off eBay.
Picture below is my car that a buddy snapped of my car and he framed it up as a Christmas gift.
Picture came in rotated, what am I doing wrong?
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: 88BlueBird on December 05, 2018, 07:21:27 PM
Post by: 88BlueBird on December 05, 2018, 07:21:27 PM
Hey GTBIRD, I have that exact same picture (black TC) hanging in my garage! I think I bought it 15-20 years ago from somewhere :)
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: gtbird on December 05, 2018, 09:15:20 PM
Post by: gtbird on December 05, 2018, 09:15:20 PM
When I got mine, probably the same time frame as you, they were readily available on line, probably ebay I think.
Title: Finally found my keeper!
Post by: rodsterh on December 15, 2018, 08:31:46 PM
Post by: rodsterh on December 15, 2018, 08:31:46 PM
WOW, what a car and what a deal! I can't believe the condition.
Good score and take care of your new find.
Good score and take care of your new find.