1988 Ford Thunderbird Scarlet Red

The final model year 1988 derbird Coupe essentially shared the powertrain of the tang SVO, and this example is a one-year-only 1 special edition, one of just 500 produced. The seller believes that he is only the second owner (excepting dealers). He reports that “everything on this car looks new, even the undercarriage” and that “nothing has been modified.” Even the original tires are available to be included with the sale, though the car was recently fitted with fresh tires.

• Power comes from a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter SOHC inline-four.
• The engine was manufacturer-rated at 190 horsepower when new.
• The engine of this 1 edition is noted to be original to the car.
• The five-speed manual transmission reportedly “shifts smoothly and like new.”
• The seller states that the car “starts immediately with no issues or smoke.”
• He further notes “no pull or play in the wheel” and “no vibrations at highway speed.”
• No problems are observed in the power steering, suspension, or shocks and bushings.
• To the seller’s knowledge, the suspension has never been serviced, nor is it necessary presently.
• The brakes are said to be in “excellent” condition.
• The 1 special edition features red paint, a rear spoiler, and rear window decals.
• Per the seller, the interior is “like new,” without missing pieces or malfunctioning gauges.
• He adds that “the radio is stock and is in excellent condition,” as are all power switches.
• The carpet and headliner are both reportedly in “excellent” condition.

• The seller states that the car’s tires were recently replaced with gle radials.
• He has retained the car’s original tires and will include them with the sale.
• ceipts for service performed under current ownership come with the vehicle.
• The seller has also supplied a current and clean CARFAX vehicle history report.

• The seller notes “a few scratches” in the paint; a previous owner applied touchup paint.

• This 1988 derbird Coupe is one of 500 special-edition 1 models.
• Per the seller, the car’s engine “is original and has less than 1,500 miles.”
• The turbocharged and intercooled inline-four reportedly “looks and runs like new.”
• The interior is said to be in “excellent” condition, with original and functional components.
• The CARFAX vehicle history report shows no accident damage.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name. This 1988 derbird Coupe is one of only 500 1 ition models produced. It represents the final model year for the Coupe, which Motor Trend named its Car of the r for 1987, and it shows fewer than 1,500 miles. The seller’s descriptions indicate that, aside from a few minor scratches, this special-edition T-Bird is almost entirely like new.