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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.
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.
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.
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Mach 1 Special Edition
2.3L Inline-4 Turbo
Borg Warner T5 5-Speed Manual Transmission
RWD
Red Exterior
Black Interior
1 of 500 Produced
Electronic Fuel Injection
1,300 Original Miles
Mach 1 Special Edition Red Exterior Paint
16" Aluminum Wheels
Current Owner Reports New Tires
Hood Scoops
Mach 1 Window Tag
Ford 8.8" Rear End
3.55 Gear Ratio
Limited Slip Differential
4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes
Front Bucket Seats
Floor Shifter
Current Owner Reports Numbers Matching Vehicle
The '50s was surely iconic. The cars, the music and the vibes were ones never to be relieved. Looking to experience or relive the magical time? Present today is this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. It's a '50s classic that ensures an original driving experience and looks that make you turn back as you park.
Ford’s T-Bird brought Americans a slice of the European Grand Tourer lifestyle. These luxury cars were initially two seaters with powerful engines and the best luxury and technological features of their time. They were designed to be owned and driven by the wealthy, and capable of crossing the country while imparting the least fatigue upon their occupants. If you’ve always had a soft spot for a T-Bird, this first-generation 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a fine catch. Coming to you with under 35,000 miles on the clock, we’re told that this car is just 1 of 68 produced in the beautiful color that you see in these photos. That fact, plus its original mileage and up-to-date servicing make it a fine classic car that’s a shrewd investment too.
The first-generation Thunderbird was introduced in 1954 as Ford’s answer to the Chevy Corvette that came out the year before. To call it a direct competitor of the Vette would, however, be inaccurate. While the Corvette was a small and lightweight 2-seater with a fiberglass body (to compete with European sports cars), the T-Bird was more of a 2-seater personal luxury car for a younger demographic of buyers (being smaller and lighter than most Detroit products at the time). In fact, in its first production year, it outsold the Corvette by a massive margin. In total, over 53,000 first-generation Thunderbirds were made in 3 years of production, with 1957 being the most successful year.
We’ve seen a lot of cool vintage Ford Broncos brought back to glory with modern amenities. While many people restore their own Broncos, there are numerous companies that offer their own unique approach to updating and restoring these vehicles. This staggering example of the 1969 Ford Bronco is one such car that has had a frame-off restoration completed in 2017. Reportedly, it only has 70,000 miles on its rebuilt engine. It offers you the advantages of contemporary components and is outfitted with everything you need to go off-road.
Ford's fourth iteration of the iconic pony car is the SN95 Mustang. It was manufactured from 1994 to 2004 and sometimes goes by the name Fox-4 Mustang. S stands for small, specialty vehicle, N stands for North American Operations, and 95 is the sequence number of approved vehicle projects. Ford engineers and designers completely restyled both the interior and exterior of the Mustang for the fourth generation. Enthusiasts who have owned them for years love them for how reliable and easy to work on they are. So purchasing this 1995 Ford Mustang Restomod will definitely bring power and cheer into your life. This beastly machine is track-ready and waits in California to become your track-day darling.
The station wagon obsession has a really peculiar fan base that we truly enjoy. It makes sense—you can fit your family and dog inside and still have the same level of performance as a regular car. People who are fascinated by station wagons even convert popular vehicles into them. The Ford Country Squire is not a conversion but a factory model that saw eight generations from 1950 through the 1991 model years. We bring you an example from the fifth generation of this classic that users like to describe as an absolute tank. This 1962 Ford Country Squire is a reliable oldie, which is restomoded and carries new and upgraded components.
Occasionally, a manufacturer comes along that wows the car industry with their truly remarkable creations, leaving even the most critical journalists stunned. This 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LZ Convertible, which has just under 1,600 miles on the odometer, is a car that would knock the socks off all of its competitors. The Corvette name has been around since 1953, and in that over 70-year production run, it has always fulfilled its purpose through GM’s tried and tested formula – Look good, go fast, and make a good noise. Nice to see that not much has changed.
BMW’s 6-Series Grand Tourer wouldn’t be complete without a full-fat M-Division variant. Called, you guessed it, the M6, the first of these rolled off the lines in 1983. As expected, it offered the banzai performance for which the M Division is renowned for, but didn’t compromise on the car’s luxury features and long-distance cruising abilities. This 2008 BMW M6 Convertible is from the E63/64 era of 2005 to 2011. As a convertible, its model code is E64, and it’s got 70,000 miles on its odometer. However, don’t let that put you off because this car has received some recent maintenance to help keep it at peak health.
Ford’s Mustang has always been a playful sort of car, targeted at those who want to have fun. After all, it’s what created the whole pony car segment. But what if a Mustang could truly be hotted up? This is what epic racer, tuner and red-blooded American Carroll Shelby pondered. Well, the man was known for putting his thoughts into actions and the rest, as they say, is history. Even today, Ford offers a Shelby variant of its Mustang. Shelby Mustangs are known for being drag strip demons or ferocious track tools. If you want a relatively modern Shelby Mustang but aren’t willing to wait in queues, we’ve got this 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 locked and loaded for you to buy right now. With a mere 1,196 miles on the odometer, it’s basically a brand-new car.
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