40th Anniversary Thunderbird

[Septimus01]

I'm interested in a 40th Anniversary Edition '95 Ford Thunderbird. It has original 'flip flop' factory paint (violet color), 28,500 original miles, 4.6 V-8, and has supposedly been stored for 12 years (with monthly drives to keep everything working). I'm curious what would be a good ballpark selling price for such a find.

[65comet]

Perfect non-anniversary versions are around $3,500. Perfect anniversary are priced around $9,500, but finding people that will pay that asking price is a different matter.

[Septimus01]

It does seem to be in pristine condition, although I'll have to go visit and determine that for myself. If the range you quoted is true, then this one should be a great deal. Thanks!

[Tweety Bird]

Was that car in Douglass, Ks.? If so, I bought it. NICE car !!! Was just what the pics showed, and more !!!!!!

Nice guy that owned it.

[Septimus01]

Originally Posted by Tweety Bird

Was that car in Douglass, Ks.? If so, I bought it. NICE car !!! Was just what the pics showed, and more !!!!!!

Nice guy that owned it.

I believe it was, yes. Never went and checked it out though, was kind of put off by the all caps responses I received through texts, and the fact I didn't have much spending cash at the time. Wish I had jumped on it though, after seeing all the awful options for vehicles I have now.

Happy for you though; I'm still looking for a reliable old Ford like a Vic or T-bird.

[Tweety Bird]

We looked at the car one week-end picked it up the next Thursday.

We had the following done to it.

4 new tires
serpentine belt
Low pressure switch for the A/C
New turn signal arm
oil change

I've polished/buffed it twice, scotchguarded the carpet, seats, tinted the windows, keyless/remote start, and a after market stereo. BUT, the original stereo will fit right back in.

It got 27 mpg coming home, and is averaging 24-26 highway.

The guy has a Silver Wing Honda bike with very low miles too.

He's a class act !!!!!!!!!!

I really like the car !!!!!!!!! I was looking for a Mustang when I found it.

[Septimus01]

Sounds like you did everything I planned on doing to it! I managed to find another 'bird, although it isn't an Anniversary edition this time around, but she'll fly just as high I hope.

[Tweety Bird]

The stereo, window tint, and keyless was done in Pittsburg, ks., at Creative Car Audio.

They do really nice work.

[Tweety Bird]

Septimus, what does your bird look like ??

[Septimus01]

The one I went and looked at was a slick vermillion red LX edition. Had the thunderbird logo on the silver rocker panels. Looked like a sweet ride on the outside and interior, but there were a few things I saw that needed work, namely the transmission. The thing was bone dry when we checked it, and it shifted rough; would hate to burn it out on the two hour drive back. Power steering belt (or pump) needed adjustment due to a severe squeal on turning the wheel; and the rubber parts of the struts were severely worn.

Gotta watch those old garaged gems, and stone faced old men who sell them.

I ended up buying a nice Lincoln instead. Will be a lot cheaper to fix up and last me longer.

[Tweety Bird]

I love those old Lincolns. I've owned 2 of them.

Somewhere around here, I "think" I have an factory owners manuel on them.

I'd have to search for it.

What year is yours ??

[Septimus01]

2000. It's a great ride so far, and I have the original manual in case you were offering.

[Tweety Bird]

OK, mine was for a older car.

[Tweety Bird]

http://s168.photobucket.com/user/for...07928320828241

[Tweety Bird]

What do you think of it ??