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Another oddly optioned T-Bird

1985 elan with the standard cluster, no pdl or cruise control, it had cornering lights and illuminated entry, no auto dimming headlights/auto lamps, no key-less entry, had full console and TC seats.
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

Another oddly optioned T-Bird

Reply #1
Interesting.... wonder if was ordered by a dealership or customer.  Opted for the TC seats, bet you don't find a lot like that.
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Another oddly optioned T-Bird

Reply #2
I tried to  add the Autotrader link, but AT links never work right for me when I copy/paste them.
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

Another oddly optioned T-Bird

Reply #3
My '85 Elan is an oddly optioned one as well.
What is has:                         
Pwr. Windows                                 
Luggage rack on trunk                     
Aluminum rims                               
A/C                                                 
Pwr. mirrors                                     
AM/FM buttstuffog radio                           
Quartz buttstuffog clock
Full console
Vanity mirrors in sun visors

It is an Elan, but it seems to have mostly base model options (or lack there of). The PO told me he bought it from a Ford dealer in '88 as an ex-program car with 40,000 miles. It only has 79,000 on it now, so he must not have driven it much.
Cornfed85

1985 Thunderbird - 3.8 V6, C5  :ford:  :birdsmily:

Another oddly optioned T-Bird

Reply #4
FINALLY!!! Here you go guys: http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=53143&endYear=1988&modelCode1=TBIRD&showcaseOwnerId=624335&startYear=1981&makeCode1=FORD&searchRadius=0&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=%5BFORD%5BTBIRD%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=381579808&Log=0
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

Another oddly optioned T-Bird

Reply #5
I wonder if the seats were swapped at some point? I'll have to check my standard catalog to see if that combination was even available.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Another oddly optioned T-Bird

Reply #6
Nice car. Too bad I'm broke :(


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Another oddly optioned T-Bird

Reply #7
Quote from: thunderjet302;438847
I wonder if the seats were swapped at some point? I'll have to check my standard catalog to see if that combination was even available.

Turns out yes you could order that interior option in an Élan. It was interior trim code BA.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

 

Another oddly optioned T-Bird

Reply #8
Thats so cool...

I love special oddly option cars...

Travis