Being of fan of the 1977 to 1979 and the 1980 to 1982 Thunderbirds, it took a while for me to warm up to the 1983 to 1986 Thunderbirds. I believe that is because I felt the Thunderbird was taking a new direction, being more of a sport than a luxury car. Also, its more rounded shape may have had something to do with it. The Cougar of the same era was more to my liking. But I still like Thunderbirds of all eras including this one. Here is a 1985 Ford Thunderbird for sale here on Craigslist in Littleton, Colorado. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Ikey H. for letting us know about this one.
This car is described as “very nice, very reliable, and very fun Thunderbird” by the seller. It is all original except for tires (and I’m sure battery and a few other maintenance items). The paint and the body are good with no rust, except for a small spot on the driver’s door with some paint imperfection. The seller is the second owner and has owned the car for about five years.
The interior looks very nice. I’m having trouble determining if the bright spot on the upper driver’s seat is just that, a bright spot in the picture, or if it is a rip. Other than that, the seats look good. It has a dash cover. This Thunderbird also has a newer Alpine stereo with Bluetooth for hands-free operation of a cell phone. The air conditioning and heat work great. Everything works except the power door lock on the passenger side. This car also has the electronic readout for miles per hour. A feature that I think is neat is that the power seat control is easy to see in a small console in the center of the seat, making it easier to use the controls properly.
The engine is a 302 cubic inch V-8 that the seller describes as very fast, fun, and reliable. The seller also describes this car as a “Mustang GT in a Tux!” The car has four new factory shocks, radiator, water pump, and thermostat, power brake booster, and belts. The car does not burn any oil at all and leaks no fluids. This Thunderbird has been driven 112,054 miles. A YouTube video of the car is included in the ad. The seller is asking a reasonable price of $2,500. Are you looking for a Thunderbird of this generation?
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