#1980 thunderbird 409 code#

However, since it is a one-owner vehicle that has been appropriately maintained throughout its life, service records may provide the required proof. The seller claims this Thunderbird has a genuine 34,700 miles on the clock, but they don’t mention verifying evidence.

However, the new model was not only significantly faster than the car it replaced, but a fuel consumption improvement of nearly 15% means that Ford achieved its efficiency goals with the 1980 model. Luxury car owners generally aren’t concerned about outright performance, so this classic’s ability to cover the ¼-mile in 18.5 seconds would have been a secondary consideration. Considering the car’s luxury leanings, including power assistance for the steering and brakes is no surprise. Powering this Thunderbird is a 302ci V8 which sends 131hp to the rear wheels via a four-speed AOD automatic transmission. This classic features spotless trim, with the same true of the glass. The Blue vinyl top is in good order, and there’s no evidence of any rust issues. Otherwise, the body is straight, and the paint shines nicely. It sounds like there may have been a minor fender bender involved, and the cosmetic repairs were performed on a budget. They admit there are amateur touch-ups on the front right fender and part of the hood.

#1980 thunderbird 409 code#

The seller indicates this Thunderbird is a one-owner classic that wears most of its original Code 3L Dark Blue paint. Unfortunately, its timing was off, and it may have enjoyed greater success if it had appeared a year earlier. These factors combined to achieve the company’s goal of producing a more fuel-efficient model due to prevailing economic conditions. This new model was an incredible 700lbs lighter than the car it replaced. However, the true scale of the changes revealed themselves when you placed both cars on the scales. Compared to its predecessor, the new T-Bird was seventeen inches shorter, four inches narrower, and rode on a wheelbase six inches smaller than the car replaced. The styling contained a slightly European look, but the physical size caught the eyes of many. The Eighth Generation Thunderbird’s introduction signaled significant changes for the badge. Bidding has raced to $4,100, and with No Reserve in play, a new home is days away for this classic. If you are part of that crowd, you will find it listed here on eBay in Cincinnati, Ohio. The low odometer reading may sway some, although the seller’s decision to send it to auction with No Reserve makes it hard to resist.

It is a one-owner vehicle, meaning it has a known history. That’s not because it is a bad car, but because it will have some debating what its most significant attribute is. This 1980 Ford Thunderbird could leave many enthusiasts in a quandary.