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87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Thunderbird-Turbo-Coupe-Classic-1987-Thunderbird-Turbo-Coupe-5-Speed-3rd-Owner-32-664-Miles-/111576397089?forcerrptr=true&hash=item19fa78b521&item=111576397089&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Wondering if/how the wife would kill me if I bought this.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #1 –
Okay did you get married JUST so you can use that as an excuse/crutch??? ;):shakeass:Sometimes I swear to God people just LIKE saying that. Easiest cop-out ever. Like, who's gonna debate that? "Ooh hurr hurr yeah he's got a point there Bob he'll be in the doghouse we'll never see his ass again...jeez who the hell's gonna deal the poker game on Sattadays?" (Paul wishes he was a stand-up comedian, nah?)

I'm surprised the bidding hasn't gone higher...but then again the  thing has crud all over it! The first pic I looked at was the engine bay and I went SIIIIIIIIGH leaves leaves LEEEEEEEAVES clean the LEAVES OFF THE CAR THEY COLLECT IN DRAINS AND HOLD WAAATERRR!!!! And the roof of the car and hood has brown probably tree  on it. I mean...make the thing presentable it's a cherry piece. Do it justice.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #2 –
would still be a nice one to get a hold of.

Go Fast the first time.  The tickets the same.
86 Thunderbird 5.0.  All original good weather driver. Tbird Reg #53035
86 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather driver.  Tbird Reg # 58555
87 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather daily driver.  Tbird Reg # 64647

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #3 –
Quote from: ZondaC12;443220
Okay did you get married JUST so you can use that as an excuse/crutch??? ;):shakeass:Sometimes I swear to God people just LIKE saying that. Easiest cop-out ever. Like, who's gonna debate that? "Ooh hurr hurr yeah he's got a point there Bob he'll be in the doghouse we'll never see his ass again...jeez who the hell's gonna deal the poker game on Sattadays?" (Paul wishes he was a stand-up comedian, nah?)

I'm surprised the bidding hasn't gone higher...but then again the  thing has crud all over it! The first pic I looked at was the engine bay and I went SIIIIIIIIGH leaves leaves LEEEEEEEAVES clean the LEAVES OFF THE CAR THEY COLLECT IN DRAINS AND HOLD WAAATERRR!!!! And the roof of the car and hood has brown probably tree  on it. I mean...make the thing presentable it's a cherry piece. Do it justice.

I've tried to buy a Cougar locally. Wife killed the deal. Said we have no more space for extra cars. Apparently she's not onboard with the car ding. I should have bought another car before I got married lol.

I don't understand why people don't clean a car of leaves under the hood or junk strewn around the interior/trunk before taking for sale pictures. Makes it look like you don't care about the car.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #4 –
I like it, has the red interior, and more options than the silver 87 that I'm looking at. Were low optioned TC's rarer than fully loaded ones? I know low optioned first gen SHOs were.
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.

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #5 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;443245
I've tried to buy a Cougar locally. Wife killed the deal. Said we have no more space for extra cars. Apparently she's not onboard with the car ding. I should have bought another car before I got married lol.

Some say that 'tis better to ask for forgiveness than for permission... :D
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #6 –
Quote from: ZondaC12;443249
Some say that 'tis better to ask for forgiveness than for permission... :D

Spoken like a man who likes sleeping alone!

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #7 –
You can sleep in the car but you can't drive the house! :rollin:
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #8 –
It's nice, I just can't do the red interior. I've passed on too many nice cars since I got rid of mine because I don't think I'll ever like the color. Someday I'll find one that I feel is worth it, someday.

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #9 –
Quote from: ZondaC12;443249
Some say that 'tis better to ask for forgiveness than for permission... :D

I live by that daily.    I'm still alive and married too!  LOL 

Quote
Spoken like a man who likes sleeping alone!

On occasion.

Quote
You can sleep in the car but you can't drive the house!

she has threatened a time or two.  But then she gets caught driving one of them and makes it all better.  I think! :evilgrin:

Go Fast the first time.  The tickets the same.
86 Thunderbird 5.0.  All original good weather driver. Tbird Reg #53035
86 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather driver.  Tbird Reg # 58555
87 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather daily driver.  Tbird Reg # 64647

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #10 –
That silver TC would look awfully nice sandwiched between my other silver foxes.......needs a blue interior to make the collection though.... :-)  Seriously nice survivor.  I agree the devil is in the details.  You can get such a higher price on a car that is crud free and super detailed.  Its a subtle thing, but it does tell a buyer the car was very well loved and cared for, and generally removes doubt of a cars origins.  I spent 2 hours detailing the cowl on the LSC i just got, and it is literally perfect now.  Aside from the actual drainage and rust concerns, it is just maddening to see that area filthy when you open the hood and show off a clean engine bay.








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87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #11 –
Quote from: My10-80;443265
I live by that daily.    I'm still alive and married too!  LOL 


It worked for my dad many a time. Granted he was filling the basp00get with trinkets and gadgets as well as shelving units and metal s from buildings torn down at work, not the yard with cars...okay so there was an exception or two to that :D. But he provided well for mom, my brother and I, and was always there for us. Took a pay cut to stop traveling the world and instead work 15 minutes from home at the main plant.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane
 

87 Turbo Coupe, 32K miles

Reply #12 –
Words can not describe how much I hate that red interior LOL
...and there was light!