In 1990, Ford marked the 35th anniversary of the Thunderbird with a special edition of the range-topping Super Coupe. Finished in black with titanium-colored lower panels, a dark blue accent stripe and commemorative "35th Anniversary" badges, just 3,371 examples were built. Ford was serious enough about preventing counterfeit cars that the fender badges were designed to disintegrate if removed, and to protect the cars, each came with a custom-fitted cover supplied by the same company that sews covers for Rolls-Royce. Finding such a collector car in the bargain bin is a rare occurrence, but the seller of this 1990 Ford Thunderbird 35th Anniversary Super Coupe, for sale on Hemmings.com, is hoping for a quick sale. Though presentable in appearance, the car is missing the original black cast wheels, as well as the original 35th Anniversary floormats, and sourcing either may prove to be challenging if the next owner wants to show the car in stock form. As is, the Super Coupe would make an unusual and affordable weekend driver, and with a supercharged 3.8-liter V-6 rated at 210 horsepower and 315 pound-feet of torque beneath the hood, this 'bird should have no trouble flying with modern traffic. From the seller's description:
35th Anniversary 1990 Thunderbird SC – Excellent original condition in and out. Low mileage (105k) 10th generation Thunderbird with overdrive 4 speed automatic transmission and active ride suspension. 17″ BFGoodrich tires with good tread on pristine aluminum alloy wheels. Garaged and well maintained. AC professionally converted to R134a refrigerant.The following have been done in early 2016 – new NAPA Legend battery, OE spec spark plugs & ignition cables, replaced all three engine belts + main belt tensioner + tensioner pullys on two secondary belts, oil change with Motorcraft filter & Pennzoil Platinum oil, AirHog air filter, replaced all (19) instrument cluster bulbs, replaced w/Motorcraft electrical switches – power window switch + turn signal switch cluster + ignition switch, repaired L & R power windows, replaced wiper blades & hood lift struts, etc. Negatives – JBL premium stereo radio works sporadically, CD changer is not working.
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