1988 Ford Thunderbird Tubro Coupe

Mach 1 Special Edition | 1 of 500 Produced | 5-Speed Manual

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LOT #

240720870

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
1FABP64T9JH229099
Lot Number:
240720870
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
01 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
2.3L I4
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Red
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1988 MY Ford Thunderbird Turbo Mach 1 Special Edition
  • Borg Warner T5 5-speed manual transmission
  • Mach 1 Special Edition Red exterior paint
  • 16" aluminum wheels
  • Current owner reports new tires
  • Hood scoop
  • Mach 1 window tag
  • Electronic fuel injection
  • Ford 8.8" rear end
  • 3.55 gear ratio
  • Limited slip differential
  • 4-wheel power disc brakes
  • Front bucket seats
  • Floor shifter

Overview of 1988 Ford Thunderbird Tubro Coupe For Sale by Owner

Ford’s Thunderbird is an icon of the Blue Oval, renowned for bringing Americans their very own take on Europe’s famed Grand Tourer class of cars. Introduced in 1955, the fondly-called T-Bird ran for ten generations until 1997. A retro-modern eleventh was also made between 2002 and 2005. While classic T-Birds from the earlier years are highly sought after, why not diverge from the herd and check out a later example? Take this ninth generation 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe as an example. It’s a quintessential eighties car, but it’s still a personal luxury car.

Exterior and Interior

This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe wears distinctive Mach 1 Special Edition red paint, and is endowed with a set of 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels for that quintessential eighties stance. The current owner reports that the car’s got a set of new tires too. Then, there’s a Mach 1 window tag and a hood scoop for some added flair. Further features of note include the fog lamps within the front bumper, and the rear spoiler sitting atop the rear deck lid. The gray interior of this 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is another time capsule waiting to be cherished. You’ve got front bucket seats and a rear bench, offering accommodation for up to four adults. The driver’s seat features power lumbar adjustment. Then, there’s power windows, power mirrors and air conditioning. A gaze at the two-spoke steering wheel reveals the presence of cruise control too. You can also fire up the Ford radio cassette player in the center console for some driving music as you cruise along in this T-Bird. Meanwhile, you can pack the trunk with plenty of luggage for a cross-country trip should the mood be just right.

Engine

The powerplant that motivates this 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is a 2.3L turbocharged 4-cylinder unit, driving the rear wheels through a Borg Warner T5 5-speed manual gearbox, and a Ford 8.8 rear end with a 3.55 gear ratio and a limited slip differential. The engine enjoys electronic fuel injection, while there are 4-wheel power disc brakes to keep you in check. Factory figures place the engine’s output at 190hp for the manual transmission-equipped cars, such as this one.

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