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Which would it be?

Reply #15 –
I'm going to say the 20th's..  Super cool cars, one year only and way more than a flashy red paint job.
One 88

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Reply #16 –
Quote from: CougarSE;169152
I'm going to say the 20th's..  Super cool cars, one year only and way more than a flashy red paint job.


There were just over 5,000 20th Anniversary cars built in 1987. Fairly low number for a production car in the 80's but I wouldn't consider them real rare.
I wouldn't be surprised if there were less FILA's built per model year than 20th Anny's

Brent
:cougarsmily:
1985 Mercury Cougar XR-7 - 5-speed 
One of 1,246 built

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Reply #17 –
To the best of my knowlage so far, I can't PROVE how many Fila's there are. They are out there but calling them rare is a bit much, even for me
 
Did anyone forget the 30th any Tbirds? I think one of those with ALL dospoogeentation, the jecket and everything would be a rare find as well

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Reply #18 –
Was it '86 or '87 that only 20 'verts were made?

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Reply #19 –
87 I belive

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Reply #21 –
Quote from: EricCoolCats;169148
Factory-wise, it would come down to options and colors.

Options: completely, fully loaded (for 1983-86, that's uncommon) or completely stripped (again, very uncommon for a luxury-oriented car). Bonus points for 1983-84 cars with factory 8-track decks. Any 1983's with the Opalescent interior option are uncommon. Option-delete cars (radio, a/c, rear defroster) would be novel.

Colors: Motormenace got it...a full Dark Sage 1985 is very uncommon, the Light Sage Metallic also. 1986 Wine is not seen often by itself; usually it's in a two-tone with Taupe Metallic. Any of the 1983-86 light blue colors are becoming scarce. Some later colors are uncommon (1988 Rose Quartz, 1987 two-tone blue).

Non-factory: Hrrmmm....well, hate to say it but since very few were tweaked outside the factory, we'd be looking at the Bill Elliott converted HO 5.0 T-Birds, the Tiffany Cougars (let the flames begin LOL) and of course the convertible Cougars. Unsure of any convertible T-Birds...I've always heard rumors about them but have yet to find any proof of existence.

Warbird9 posted a pic of a red 87/88 ragtop T-Bird not too long ago:
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showpost.php?p=163979&postcount=28

Quote from: DMC24guy
If someone can show me dospoogeented proof of a loaded V6 Thunderbird or Cougar with a stock fully Digital dash...including the Tach....I will buy that person a drink.

I've seen pics of loaded up V6 cars with full digital dashes posted on this forum
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #22 –
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;169231
Warbird9 posted a pic of a red 87/88 ragtop T-Bird not too long ago:
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showpost.php?p=163979&postcount=28

I'm talking like, confirmed from a legitimate coach builder or conversion company. I don't know what's up with that red one....homemade? Hard to tell. I have real literature for some of the Cougar convertibles but have never found anything on the T-Birds. I'm sure they exist but finding solid information on one has been frustrating.

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Reply #23 –
Quote from: BCA;169162
I wouldn't be surprised if there were less FILA's built per model year than 20th Anny's

Brent
:cougarsmily:


Thank the heavens!

I'm still going to stick by saying the 20th's are rare.  5000 may be a higher number for a rare car.. But hey it was the only car to get memory seats.. :)
One 88

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Reply #24 –
Oh no wait we all know that Cougar Special Editions are the rarest.


















NOT!
One 88

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Reply #25 –
How rare where the Sports? I still miss my 88 Mach 1 Read Sport.:punchballs: Also, where any of the 83-86 non TC cars available with a floor shifter?
So you have a V8.......isn't that cute.

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Reply #26 –
What about the special 20th Anniversary Cougars that were showcased (new) at that auto show in New York? Didn't they have a special badge on the radiator support?
I think I remember the total number of those cars being no more than five.

Of course, I could be dreaming.

How about this: A V6 car with a factory alarm.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Reply #27 –
Quote from: EricCoolCats;169148

Non-factory: Hrrmmm....well, hate to say it but since very few were tweaked outside the factory, we'd be looking at the Bill Elliott converted HO 5.0 T-Birds, the Tiffany Cougars (let the flames begin LOL) and of course the convertible Cougars. Unsure of any convertible T-Birds...I've always heard rumors about them but have yet to find any proof of existence.



I thought all the BE cars had the SO 5.0???

I don't ever remember seeing one that had headers instead of the manifolds...

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Reply #28 –
Quote from: cougarcragar;169312
What about the special 20th Anniversary Cougars that were showcased (new) at that auto show in New York? Didn't they have a special badge on the radiator support?
I think I remember the total number of those cars being no more than five.


I'm going to go with that one.
"lol.. because not too many people care for that style of car"
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Reply #29 –
What about that PPG Pace Car concept TBird?