![]() Moving from the intermediate segment to the mid-size segment, the 1980 Thunderbird closely matched the 1978 GM A-body coupes in its exterior footprint. For 1979, the Ford LTD was downsized though 8 inches shorter than the Thunderbird, the LTD offered larger interior dimensions.įor 1980, Ford moved the Thunderbird to an extended-wheelbase variant of the Ford Fox platform. For 1978, General Motors downsized its mid-size A-body line (with exterior dimensions closely matching its "compact" lines) the redesign was well-received, with the Oldsmobile Cutlass becoming the best-selling car in the United States in 19. However, by the 1979 model year, the Thunderbird had become obsolete in comparison to both its competitors and within the Ford model line. In only three years in the marketplace, the model line proved successful, selling over 955,000 examples. Though reduced in size, the downsized Thunderbird saw increased competition, marketed against the Chrysler Cordoba, Dodge Charger,ĭodge Magnum and the quartet of GM A-body coupes ( Buick Regal, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and Pontiac Grand Prix). Replacing the relatively obscure Ford Elite, the Thunderbird remained in the personal luxury segment, becoming the Ford counterpart of the Mercury Cougar XR7. Previously a Ford version of the Continental Mark IV coupe, the 1977 Thunderbird adopted the Ford Torino intermediate-segment chassis. In response, Ford repackaged the Thunderbird for the 1977 model year. The eighth-generation Thunderbird was assembled by Ford at Atlanta Assembly, Lorain Assembly, and Chicago Assembly the former two facilities are now closed.ĭuring the late 1970s, fuel economy became a leading objective of the redesigns of American-brand automobiles as part of the introduction of CAFE, manufacturers that sold cars in the United States were required to average 20.0 MPG for their passenger cars by the 1980 model year. In response, the 1983 ninth-generation Thunderbird received an extensive redesign of the exterior (though sharing nearly identical chassis underpinnings), as Ford sought to remarket the model line. While better-handling and more fuel-efficient than its Torino-based predecessor, the eighth-generation Thunderbird was poorly received by critics and buyers, leading to a collapse in sales (combined 1980–1982 production outsold 1979 production by only 4,000 cars). For a second generation, the Thunderbird remained the Ford counterpart of the Mercury Cougar XR7 while the Cougar again served as a complete line of mid-sized cars in various body styles starting with 1981 models, the Thunderbird was offered solely as a two-door personal luxury coupe. Introduced to commemorate the 25th year of the Thunderbird, the eighth generation was substantially downsized, transitioning further into the mid-size segment. Out of state buyers will only have a $125 Title Procurement fee, no tax or other fees charged.The eighth generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury coupe that was manufactured and marketed by Ford from the 1980 to 1982 model years. MN residents are responsible for tax, license and title procurement fees.Out of state buyers will only have a $125 Title Procurement fee, no tax or other fees charged. This particular vehicle IS ELIGIBLE for an extended warranty! Ask us for more details! TRADES WILL BE CONSIDERED AND FINANCING IS AVAILABLE Give us a call at 50 or email to inquire about this vehicle. Headlight doors open and headlights work. Seatbelts have sun faded a bit as well as the back of the seat. Red vinyl split-bench seat interior with shifter on the column. Some things done to this car include new dual exhaust, new coil springs, new shocks, new brake pads, new battery, power antenna, and Kenwood CD/AM/FM receiver. Vinyl top is in great shape with no signs of bubbling. Original gaskets are still in good shape. Paint is in good shape, does show it's age. This car doesn't appear to have any paintwork done to it. A/C blows cold! This has a 5-digit odometer and it reads 23,843 miles, cannot confirm to be original. MSD EFI, Nicely equipped with power steering, power brakes, and A/C. Different exhaust accentuating that rebuilt 302. Few thousand miles ago, the 302 was pulled out of the car and rebuilt with a mild cam. Powered by the 302 V8 that is paired with a C6 automatic transmission. 1979 Ford Thunderbird with T-tops finished in Black paint with red painted pinstripes. ![]()
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