1978 Ford Thunderbird

LANDAU COUPE Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

8J87S148967

Clear

Gasoline

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE DIAMOND JUBILEE EDITION AT A GLANCE: Years Available: 1978 only Introduction Date: October 7, 1977 Body Color Code: 5Y - Ember Metallic Paint Stripe Code: 5204-A - Orange (Pastel Beige or Polar White paint with Ember vinyl roof) Vinyl Roof Code: YC - Ember Valino Grain Padded Vinyl Roof (with Ember paint) Interior Trim Code: TT - Chamois Luxury Cloth Price: $10,106.00 Production: 18,994 units To celebrate Ford Motor Company's 75th Anniversary, the Diamond Jubilee Edition was the best equipped, most luxurious Thunderbird ever, and the ultimate Thunderbird for 1978. The list of standard features is provided below, and rivals that of any luxury car in 1978, regardless of make, model, or cost. In fact, the list was so complete that there were initially just 6 options available. 1978 set a new Thunderbird sales record for the second time in as many years, and there's no doubt that the Diamond Jubilee Edition cars contributed to the strong sales. Today, these cars are still highly revered among collectors, and my Bird is one of a few original examples in good condition still existing. Engine, drive train, electrical, and body parts are in good supply, which makes these cars very restorable today. DIAMOND JUBILEE EDITION STANDARD FEATURES: 5.0 Litre (302 CID) 2V V-8 Engine DuraSpark Ignition System Select Shift Automatic Transmission Formal Padded Valino-Grain Vinyl Roof Opera Windows with Diamond Jubilee Edition Script Wide Color-Keyed Vinyl-Insert Bodyside Moldings Partial Wheel Lip Moldings Hand Stitched Leather Covered Instrument Panel Pad 36 Ounce Interior Carpeting Seat Belt Reminder Chime Color-Keyed Pinstriping Owner's Initials on Doors Personalized Deluxe Bumper Group with Color-Keyed Front and Rear Bumper Rub Strips Color-Keyed Cast Aluminum Wheels Color-Keyed Grille Texture Color-Keyed Jewel-Like Hood Ornament Biscuit Sew Style Luxury Cloth Split Bench Seats Thunderbird Ornamentation on Upper Seat Bolsters Luxury Cloth Headlining Color-Keyed Luggage Compartment Trim with Deck Lid Liner Power Windows 6-Way Power Driver's Seat Manual Passenger Side Recliner Power Lock Group (Power Door Locks and Electric Deck Lid Release) Illuminated Entry System Driver and Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors Front Seatback and Door Panel Assist Straps Sports Instrumentation Cluster Leather Wrapped Luxury Steering Wheel Ebony Woodtone Interior Appliques White Sidewall Radial Tires AM/FM Stereo Search Radio Power Antenna Dual Remote Control Sport Mirrors Unique Car Keys with Ebony Woodtone Accents Front Cornering Lamps Luxury Sound Insulation Package SelectAire Conditioner (Manual control) Tinted Glass Interior Luxury Group—includes: Convenience Group (left and right-hand remote control mirrors, Interval Windshield Wipers, Automatic Parking Brake Release, and Trip Odometer Light Group (Dual Beam Map Lights, Lights under instrument panel, in glove compartment, ash tray, trunk and engine compartments, "Door Ajar" light in instrument cluster, "Headlights On" Warning Buzzer) Tilt Steering Wheel My father bought this TBird in 1978. I inherited it and put it up when he died. The low mileage is absolutely true and correct. It's a1978 Diamond Jubilee Edition Thunderbird with only 21,000 actual miles. This TBird has always been a garage queen with routine maintenance religiously performed. The interior is excellent, and so is the exterior. This is a car that has been in desert dry West Texas until the last month. So it has no rust and all the chrome trim is nice. It's in good running condition and has current Registration and State inspection stickers. $7,500 is a fair and firm price. Sorry, no trades. The TBird and I are now located in Houston, Texas. Take a good look at the attached photos. They accurately and truly depict the condition of this classic and loaded TBird. Click on the option above to ask me a question if you want details and we can arrange a conversation if you prefer.