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1988 thunderbird 5.0 special edition fs/ft

located in langhorne/philly pa
2200 obo preferably trade

contact me at fnando3@live.com or 267 202 2117

1988 ford thunderbird special edition

5.0 164,xxx miles

dealer i bought it off of said it was rebuilt at 130,xxx but had no receipts

new synthetic oil,air filter ,plugs, wiper blades,wires brake pads in front new rotor new shoes in back

shift kit in trans

new rear pyramid 6x8,s new speakers in dash

grant steering wheel

pypes lers and custom made exhaust piping w/dumps

new tires

the paint shines nice car handles well 100%

interior is very clean but dash is cracked her only flaw but hey its 21 years old
power windows(driver comes off track sometimes)power seats, power mirrors ,hot heat cold air

im looking more towards a trade becuase i would still need to get back n forth to work n cant really afford to miss any days for not having a ride

im looking for a 240sx(stick), 300zx, eclipse preferably a gst or a 420a with lil mods,talon,integra,cutlass,monte carlo,regal,s10,camaro,trans am,mustang,firebird, give me a shout on what you have preferibly a stick on any tuner







1988 thunderbird 5.0 special edition fs/ft

Reply #1
Special Edition?
1986 Cougar LS

1988 thunderbird 5.0 special edition fs/ft

Reply #2
yea never heard of it either ive had three 5.0 birds and never heard of this there's a badge on the trunk and it says it on the title.I'm guessing because the ground effects are more from a tc and its a floor shifter..

1988 thunderbird 5.0 special edition fs/ft

Reply #3
Quote from: fnando3;267740
yea never heard of it either ive had three 5.0 birds and never heard of this there's a badge on the trunk and it says it on the title.I'm guessing because the ground effects are more from a tc and its a floor shifter..


not knockin you I just dont remember ever hearing anything about a special edition. Titles can say alot and mean little by it.

It does appear to be repainted. For the age, and mileage I would think so atleast. With that being said the badge and red trim strip are still no real help.

I would just call it a Sport since you said floor shifter.

Interior pics?
1986 Cougar LS

1988 thunderbird 5.0 special edition fs/ft

Reply #4
Yea you are right there is nothing online about a special edition it was probably something from the dealer you could get as an option when you upgrade everything haha. I wouldn't say it was repainted though it was just kept clean, the pin striping is kinda chippy(tomorrow during lunch at work ill most likely redo the pin strip). All in all i love these cars because its not like you see many when you go to meets or even just cruising around,just looking for something different to sink my hands into.ill take some int. pics when my brother gets home from school he has the camera with him

1988 thunderbird 5.0 special edition fs/ft

Reply #5
Might be a regional thing, like they did with the Cougars (Bostonian, Coloradan, etc). Could also be a dealer thing, where a dealership tarted up a Sport and marked it way up. I'm actually guessing the "regional" thing, since it's got the TC-style side trim and I can't imagine a dealership going that far. Either way, it's a very nice looking car.

fnand03: You can verify the type of T-Bird as it left Ford by the 7th digit of the VIN. If it's a sport the VIN will start out 1FABP61XXXX... If it's a base it'll be 1FABP60XXXX... an LX will be 1FABP62XXXX... and Turbo Coupe will be 1FABP64XXXX...
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 ♣

 

1988 thunderbird 5.0 special edition fs/ft

Reply #6
Yup just checked the v.i.n. its a sport your right it is probably a regional thing a lot of cars have that like in different states and such.It is a nice looking car but alot of people under appreciate them there quick fun and not everyone and there grandmothers have like mustangs.

1988 thunderbird 5.0 special edition fs/ft

Reply #7
I seen this on craigslist, how about some interiors pcis and a pic of the badge
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1988 thunderbird 5.0 special edition fs/ft

Reply #8
yea I'm taking int. pics when my brother gets home from school he has the camera on him.So they'll be up on here and on craigslist.