![]() The green continues inside and covers the bench seats up front and in the rear. Just looking at the car you can imagine the feeling of floating on air, open the doors and take a seat on the plush cloth interior and that feeling is confirmed. Just looking at the car you can imagine the feeling of floating on air, open the doors and take a seat on the. With big chrome bumpers at the front and rear, the overall package comes together nicely to a classy look. Standing at the front of the car, it's easy to appreciate the sculpted lines that lead your eyes down the hood to the chrome grille that is topped by an admirable hood ornament and flanked by the cool hideaway headlights. The contrasting white vinyl top complements the green hue well and is accented even more with white pin striping and chrome trim leading down the sides of the car. It's just enough green to stand out and receive complements with, but subtle enough that you don't have to worry about it being too flashy. The first thing that you'll notice on this Thunderbird is that dark green paint. This 1979 Ford Thunderbird is a wonderful representation of that era and makes the perfect cruiser for the enthusiast that is looking for a dependable classic. ![]() The result was the seventh generation Thunderbird like you see here. With an increasing demand for more fuel efficient vehicles in the 1970s, Ford attempted to downsize their entry for the 'personal luxury' car segment. That was the case of the Jennifer Blue Cadillac I purchased, the original owner had a standing order for at new SDV every fall and the dealer just called to ask what color he wanted.IT'S AMAZINGLY GREEN & IT SCREAMS 1979 STYLE! 302 V8, LOTS OF POWER OPTIONS, A/C That was the point where people could not take a $1,000 or $1,200 dollars and last years model and get a new one.Īs a foot note, in my example of the neighbor who purchased a new T-Bird, I am sure the dealer called him every August and asked what color he wanted. For example my first new Trans Am was $4,200 in 1975 by 1981 the same car was +/- $10,000. Granted during the Carter years prices doubled and then some. If you owned the car when you drove out of the dealership, then next year $500-$750 dollers and your trade in would get you a new one. Also remember new cars had 12month/12K mile warranties. One point though, it was not to hard to trade every year back in the 1960’s and 1970’s because relative to todays new car prices they were attainable. John C, well said “embarrassed at what he had to demonstrate”. Keep calm, Brougham on, and always tip your bartender! And to the new owner: re-dye that carpeting, posthaste! Willing to trade for other classic cars in need of work i.e ’70s Dodge, Ford, Chevy however cash is king!”Īnyway, check it out here ifin you’re so inclined. The car is a cruiser, not a muscle car however it has plenty of power, truly a classic, asking 9500 obo. “Float was adjusted to factory specs of 15/16 all electric windows mirrors, power seats, etc. I changed exhaust, spark plugs, cap and rotor, spark plug wires, oil change, cooling system flushed and carburetor rebuild with all new gaskets, float, check balls and needle valves.” ![]() Within the last 30 days I have already done a tune up on the vehicle. “Trim pieces are all there, nothings missing including original wheel covers. Vehicle runs and drives as it should and cruises down the road with no issues at all.” Very clean 61k original miles, I am the 2nd owner as of Jan 2021 have clean & clear title. Per the listing: “’74 Ford Thunderbird with Ford 460 motor. I’ve done a couple posts on this era of Thunderbrougham, so I’ll keep it short. The color combo shouldn’t work, but it kind of does, probably because it’s on such an obnoxiously luxurious ’70s land cruiser, the vaunted 1972-76 “Thunder Thighs” Thunderbird, bwahaha! I spotted this one today, and immediately latched onto the listing.įor sale in Richmond, it would look great on the 4th of July with its red, white and blue color scheme. Yep, another land yacht that sucks gas and has approximately 32 lbs.
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