1983 Ford Thunderbird Base Sedan 2-door 3.8l on 2040-cars
Jamestown, New York, United States
Engine:3.8L 232Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Sedan
Make: Ford
Mileage: 91,224
Model: Thunderbird
Exterior Color: Blue
Trim: Base Sedan 2-Door
Interior Color: Tan
Drive Type: RWD
Number of Cylinders: 6
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
This listing is for my 83 T Bird. Car was originally from CA. and then I purchased it approx 5 years ago down in southern PA. This was not used as a winter car so it doesnt have any of the typical lower door rot, strut tower rot, etc that is common in north east fox body Fords. The car has the 3.8 V6 motor with automatic trans with overdrive. When we bought the car it was my sons 1st car and had approx 75k miles on it. He drove it to and from high school and then went off to college with a new car. I would drive it occasionally during the summer and it has been very dependable. Since I have owned the car it has received a new heater core, headliner was replaced, power window motors repaired, frt brake calipers and hoses and pads, new rear wheel cylinders and shoes. The car does need a muffler, it is not obnoxiously loud but it is missing. This car is the heritage edition which was the upgraded plush interior with t bird emblems embossed in the seats, the outside coach lights and the turquoise grille emblem . As the car sits now it has a painted grille on it from when the car was painted. I also have a correct original chrome grille. This car was original with whitewall tires with chrome wire wheel hubcaps which I still have but now it has mustang turbine rims on it. The reserve is set low as I am no longer going to be able to keep the car stored so bid to win. If reserve isnt met I will decide to offer to high bid if close enough. Car is in my garage just outside Jamestown NY(Busti) and can be seen in person if your near by. If you have any questions or need other pictures ask and I will do that asap.
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