1978 Ford Thunderbird

Sport Convertible Convertible

351ci V8

Automatic

8G87H197192

Gasoline

We are Midnite Motor Classics of Margate, Florida, and we've been in business in South Florida since 1991. We began selling vehicles online in April of 2002 and have sold clean, quality used vehicles to numerous eBay motors customers. We sell all kinds of vehicles, but we specialize in low mileage, Florida cars in very good to excellent condition. Florida has a large senior and "snowbird" population - people who don't do a lot of driving. We search the state to find these cars for eBay. Buying a vehicle on eBay can be a fantastic way to get the car you want at a great price, without the haggling or high-pressure salesmen at you local dealership. We encourage you to contact us is you have any questions at all, and if you're located in South Florida, we invite you to inspect our vehicles. Should you choose to travel to Florida to take delivery of your vehicle, we offer free pick-up service at the Ft. Lauderdale airport. If you'd like to inspect and test drive a vehicle, please call for an appointment. We do not keep regular office hours, and vehicles are locked indoors when we're not at the office. Midnite Motor Classics 1661 Banks Rd Margate, FL 33063 CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 954-648-0582 (Steve) Email us using the "Ask The Seller A Question" link near the top of the listing. Description Features Year 1978 Power Convertible Top Power Windows Power Locks Power Driver's Seat AM/FM/8-Track Stereo Cold Air Conditioning Tilt Wheel Cruise Control Power Headlamp Doors Wire Wheel Covers Tonneau Cover Make Ford Model Thunderbird Convertible VIN 8G87H197192 Mileage 74,419 Exterior Light Blue Interior Blue Engine 351 V8 We at Midnite Motor Classics in Margate, Florida are proud to present AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN this very rare and collectible 1978 Ford Thunderbird Convertible A rare find indeed....This 1978 Ford Thunderbird has a Convertible conversion by American Custom Coachworks of Beverly Hills. These cars were dubbed "Thunderbird Sport" and had VERY limited production at the time. They are almost impossible to find now. While we've seen varied production estimates of these cars, we believe this one is one of the rarest - an early 1978 model that had the roadster-style conversion (possibly 1 of 6). This conversion lowers the top over the rear seat and includes a tonneau cover that goes over the lowered top, giving the car more of a 2-seat roadster look. The car is in very good condition - fantastic for a 1978 - and the 351 V8 starts right up and runs very well. Its a real pleasure to cruise in comfort with the top down and a smooth, solid ride in this classic T-Bird. We've seen similar (lower mileage) cars like this listed for between $25K to $40k. This one is very nice and its ready to roll - and its a relative steal at our asking price. Whether you're a collector, or just someone looking for a fun convertible, this car will fill the bill. Please read through or description and look at all of the pictures. Feel free to call or email with any questions. Serious bidders only, please. Looking to finance your next car? Try JJ BEST. Click the banner below to apply on line The paint shines all around and there are no notable dents or dings on the car. Exterior features include wire wheel covers, faux fender vents and "Sport" and ACC badges. The power-operate headlamp doors work perfectly. The power top works perfectly, and its in very good condition overall, but there are a couple of spots that have been patched (just above the "Sport" badge on either side of the car) There are a few small dings on one of the fender moldings. The tonneau cover easily snaps on or off the car quickly. Its also in great shape. The interior is ALL ORIGINAL, and in remarkable shape for a 1978 car. No holes, rips or tears in the seats, no cracks in the dash. The driver's seat has power controls. Factory equipment includes power windows and locks, tilt wheel, cruise control, air conditioning (yes, its cold), and an AM/FM 8-track stereo. (tape deck not tested) There is a 1978 Thunderbird manual with the car. The spare tire is original, never on the ground. The 351 Cleveland V8 starts right up and runs very well. Over $6000 has recently been spent to make the car ready for its next owner. The fuel system has been replaced, the carburetor has been rebuilt, the top hydraulics have been redone, there is a new charging system, and the tires are new. We believe this car has spent most of its life in Florida - there's no rot under the vehicle. The miles appear to be correct. We do have an "actual miles" title for the car. If you'd like to inspect and test drive a vehicle, please call for an appointment. We do not keep regular office hours, and vehicles are locked indoors when we're not at the office. Please be sure to scroll down and read our terms of sale before you bid. Midnite Motor Classics 1661 Banks Rd Margate, FL 33063 CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 954-648-0582 (Steve) Email us using the "Ask The Seller A Question" link near the top of the listing. THANK YOU FOR VIEWING OUR AUCTION! Services Looking to transport your vehicle? Find transporters who will give you a quote at www.movecars.com. (For quote purposes, our vehicles are located in zip 33063) Free vehicle pricing and information from NADA guides. Vehicle inspections and extended warranties are available from Carchex. Looking to finance your next car? Try JJ BEST. Click the banner below to apply on line Terms of Sale Notice to Bidders We are a licensed and bonded auto dealer in Florida. Please read our description and all other information completely and view all the pictures carefully before you bid on this auction to ensure you are knowledgeable about the vehicle you are bidding on. The vehicle description above is for informational and narrative purposes only. We have made a diligent effort to describe the vehicle as accurately as possible, but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the description. All of our vehicles are available for inspection and test drive, and we encourage you to do so. NOTE: When buying a used car, one should expect a certain amount of wear, use and flaws that one would not expect from buying a new car. A vehicle that is 8 years old will show more wear than one that is 3 years old. etc, etc...We attempt to list all known imperfections on vehicles that we sell on eBay Motors. We do not list very minor dings, rock chips or scratches which are common on used vehicles. If you have any questions whatsoever with respect to condition of this vehicle, please contact Steve at 954-648-0582 before bidding. ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD AS IS unless otherwise noted. Vehicles with remaining warranty must be handled between purchaser and new car dealer. We occasionally buy our cars from new car dealers, and in some cases the dealer has to make a payoff to a finance company and wait for the title, which could be delayed up to 15 days. As we are located In Florida, we are required to title a vehicle "Exempt" in miles if the car is 10 years or older. The miles listed is the actual reading from the cars odometer. We do not reveal reserve price amounts, so please don't ask. We prefer to see all auctions through to the end in order to get the best price for a vehicle. We are a dealer however, and all vehicles are for sale to the public. We therefore reserve the right to cancel all bids and end the auction early if the vehicle is sold. We reserve the right to cancel bids from those with excessive or net negative feed back. Payment and Fees We will add a $249 dealer prep charge to the final bid price. This is to cover the cost of vehicle cleaning, phone calls, Fed-Exing of packages and other document handling costs. If a vehicle is not picked up within 10 days of the auction close, we reserve the right to charge a reasonable storage fee. You may pay the purchase price in cash, with a cashiers or certified check or wire transfer. We do not accept credit cards for full purchase price. Paypal will be accepted for the deposit only. If you are the winner, a $500 non-refundable deposit within 48 hours of the end of the auction is sufficient to hold the car until the remainder can be sent or car is picked up . If these forms of payment are not acceptable, please do not bid. Final payment is expected within five (5) days thereafter. If you are a Florida resident, you will be required to pay applicable sales tax and registration fees. If you are not a Florida resident, you will be required to register the vehicle in your home state at your own cost, including registration fees, inspection fees and sales taxes applicable to your state. If you are seeking financing, please be sure to hold off on your bid until your funding has been approved. I DO NOT ACCEPT BANK DRAFTS OF ANY KIND. You are responsible for your own finance arrangements so please take care of them before bidding. With notice, we are more than happy to pick up our winning bidder at Ft Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) during regular operating hours. Monday - Friday 9-4 (Saturday by Appointment). CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 954-648-0582 (Steve) Email us using the "Ask The Seller A Question" link near the top of the listing.