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Ford : Thunderbird THIS IS NOT A HARDTOP-OTHER 1979 ford thunderbird convertible the car detroit never built actual barn find
$3,250
Nipomo, California
Category Coupe
Mileage 82000
Posted Over 1 Month
I have a 1979 Ford Thunderbird Convertible that I have decided to let go. I have about 20 vehicles sitting here and I always think that I will get to them soon. That never seems to happe. In 1979-1981 Detroit did not build convertibles. There was some safety issue they were dealing with. Americans love their convertibles so an LA based shop converted TBirds, El Dorados, Lincolns, Camaros etc. in to open cars. They were not cheap but solved the problem This TBird was built by Custom Coach Works out of SoCal. I looked up the production numbers a while back. I don't remember the exact numbers but there were not many built. This was a barn find. It has been stored since 2001 and has less than 82,000 genuine miles on it! Even with the low miles it needs some attention. It runs and drives great. The top needs to be replaced. The driver side window and power seat do not work. I am sure that it is due to a bad connection. The interior is in very nice shape. The seats and carpet look good as does the dash. The body has no rust but the paint is oxidized. I can not get the heat or A/C blower to work. Again I think that is a connection issue. There are no DMV fees due. I have started the paperwork into my name. It has been out of trhe DMV computer so long that I have to take it in to have it verified. Other than that it is ready to go to the new owner. I am in Sothern California about 90 miles North of Santa Barbara and 10 miles South of Pismo Beach. I can deliver the car, after it is paid for, for $1/mile round trip. Up to 200 miles or so. If you have questions please contact Dana. Call or text 805 550 8502 I have a number of other cars for sale too. I have included a couple pics at the end. Also there are before pics of the Bird as I found it. There are also available a 1981 GMC ,1986 Fiero V6 and a 1931 Ford Model A roadster pickup 350 4spd please ask! The roadster has a small block Chevy. Blessings! Dana
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Ford : Thunderbird Other 1979 tbird barn find convertible conversion the car detroit never built
$3,250
Nipomo, California
Category Coupe
Mileage 82000
Posted Over 1 Month
I have a true barn find 1979 TBird Convertible for sale. This is a car that Detroit never built. For some reason auto makers suspended convertible production 1977-1979. I don't recall what the issue was, but I'm sure you could read up on it. As a result custom car makers converted small numbers of popular US vehicles into convertibles. Many El Dorados, Toronados, Lincolns etc were custom built for customers who were willing to pay big bucks to mess up their hair. I HAVE ALSO INCLUDED PICS OF A 1958 FORD RETRACTABLE AND A 1965 CHEVELLE 2 DR WAGON THAT I HAVE FOR SALE. PLEASE ASK!! THEY ARE BOTH ON EBAY TOO. I read up briefly about these TBird conversions and one of the only conversion companies that I found was American Custom Coach Works out of California. I did not find any production numbers, but have not seen many of these myself. It has been parked since 2001 and has under 82,000 original miles on it. The top, unfortunately, is original 36 year old material and is pretty well beat. The interior has suffered a little bit because of the top, but not bad considering its age. The engine, I believe, is a 351 Midland, but I could be wrong. It has a 2 barrel on it. I will try to verify the engine size soon. The transmission shifts great. Brakes work well. The battery I pulled out of one of my other cars is only 2 years old and Heavy Duty. The exhaust system is intact no leaks. She does not overheat, smoke or miss. The body is straight no dents or dings even small ones. The paint is cosmetically challenged it is a cheapy repaint and is kind of dull. I have not tried to buff it out because there are a few places around the trunk that have peeled off and are missing. Seems kind of pointless. Doors, hood and top open and close well. Electric trunk release works great, good thing because I don't have a key for the trunk. The trunk lid will not stay up on it's own. I think that the convertible top folds down into the trunk well where the mechanism to keep the trunk open should be located. The headlight doors will not stay closed due to a broken plastic vacuum manifold connection. Hopefully Darrel can fix that also. The interior is surprisingly decent. The dash has no cracks. The door panels are nice as are the carpets. The seats are in very good shape upholstery wise. No rips or tears. No stains. The worst part of the interior is the steering wheel has some cracks in it and the radio and headlight knobs etc have the chrome plating discolored. The radio does not work, but the clock does and it keeps good time. As I mentioned before the electric drivers seat. drivers window, A/C, heat do not work at this time, but will be looked into on Saturday. I have included pics of the TBird at the impound yard right after it came out of the barn. It was looking pretty sad, was filthy and did not run. Several days later and with a much higher balance on our credit card she runs and drives, is clean and is much happier. I am asking $3,250.00 as my Buy It Now price but will take a little less than that as I paid quite a bit for her, spent a lot on rehab and traveled over 300 miles to get her home. I definitely wanted to save this old TBird from the elements sitting 102 degree heat of the California Valley outside after spending all that time in the barn. I live in Southern California 90 miles North of Santa Barbara and 10 miles South of Pismo Beach. I have a car trailer and can deliver her for $1.00 per mile round trip up to 200 miles or so. You may call or text me at (805) 550-8502 or message me here. Blessings Dana
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