Ford’s Thunderbird had been around since 1955 in one form or another. To help boost interest in the 10th generation, Ford added the Super Coupe to the T-Bird roster from 1989 to 1995. Besides a better handling package and premium passenger accommodations, the Super Coupe came with a supercharged V6. This example from 1991 looks to be in excellent survivor-grade condition and is available through a dealer in Fraser, Michigan. The nimble car is available here on eBay for $17,900 OBO.
The Ford T-Bird began as a 2-seat personal luxury car but became a 4-seater from 1958 going forward. Sales ballooned as a result, and it probably paved the way for other personal luxury cars in the 1960s. The Super Coupe’s performance and styling led Motor Trend to bestow Car of the Year accolades on it in 1989. The cars were equipped with a supercharged 3.6-liter V6 with an intercooler, and the seller’s auto was rated at 210 hp. This one has a 4-speed automatic transmission, though a 5-speed manual was also offered.
These machines handled and accelerated better than the regular Thunderbirds of this vintage. This performance was aided by a limited-slip differential, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (disc), and gas-pressurized shock absorbers. This example has a solid body and beautiful white paint, and the red leather interior has the usual wear you would expect for the age and lower miles.
This example has a sunroof to add to the comforts its passengers should enjoy. And every convenience is power-assisted (like the seats and windows). We don’t know the history of the car, and there is no claim that it has been a one-owner car. But somebody has clearly taken care of the vehicle over the past 35 years, and it shows. Would you be in on this ride at under $18k?
My SC was very close to the same as this car with a few differences. Mine had red cloth interior, I did not have cornering lamps, and I did not have the sun roof. Otherwise, they were essentially the same. Mine was in the same condition as this one too. I missed that car after I sold it for awhile but, It was time to move on. The buyer took it all the way across the country from Ohio to Washington state… I believe Seattle. It only had about 35K on it but that was 20 years ago.