Private Seller
Parsonsfield, ME 04047
1985 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. The top-of-the-line model of Ford 9th generation Thunderbird, the Turbo Coupe offered impressive performance and was designed to compete against some of the more expensive European models on the market. To exhibit its performance capabilities, Ford enlisted Formula 1 driver Sir Jackie Stewart to demonstrate the Turbo Coupe at Laguna Seca where it lapped two seconds quicker than the BMW 633CSi.
Featuring a desirable 5-speed manual transmission, this 1985 example had remained part of the original owner car collection in Ohio for most of its life and is now being offered by its 2nd owner showing just under 49k miles on the odometer. This Thunderbird comes finished in Bright Canyon Red with black accents and lower body cladding. The 9th generation Thunderbird was known as the Aerobird due to its streamlined low-drag bodywork. The seller notes that a small dings is present on the passenger door and another on hood.
This Turbo Coupe rides on a set of factory 15 alloy wheels dressed in newer Dunlop SP tires. Inside, you will find original interior trimmed in gray fabric with Ford \"Articulated\" bucket seats and a factory AM/FM radio w/\"Premium Sound\". In 1985, the Thunderbird celebrated its 30th year in Ford model lineup and received an updated interior with redesigned instrumentation. Equipment includes front seat adjustable knee, bolster, and lumbar support, power windows, power door locks, cruise control, and a tilting steering column.
The seller notes that the windows are slow to operate and the air conditioning is in need of service to blow cold. The headliner and exhaust were reported to have been replaced by the original owner. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.3L Lima inline four-cylinder fuel-injected engine with Ford\'s EEC-IV electronic engine control system. Up to 155 HP is sent to the rear wheels by way of a 5-speed manual transmission with a Traction-Lok limited-slip differential.
The Turbo Coupe came equipped with Ford Special Handling Package which featured a unique dual rear shock absorber design for improved handling. The sale of this Thunderbird will be accompanied by the original owner\'s manuals, car cover and a clean title. A pioneer of the turbocharged American sports/personal luxury car, this highly original Thunderbird presents an excellent opportunity to own an increasingly valuable classic.
| Year: | 1985 |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Thunderbird |
| Mileage: | 48543 |
| Exterior Color: | Red/Blk |
| Interior Color: | Gray |
| Trim: | Turbo Coupe |
| Body: | Coupe |
| Stock: | |
| Engine Size: | 2.7L -4cyl. -efi-Turbo |
| Transmission: | 5-spd.-manual |
| Vin: | 1FABP46W1FH119327 |
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