1979 Ford Thunderbird

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1979 Ford Thunderbird
11,766 MILE SURVIVOR
ONE OWNER
Completely Original
Time Capsule
VIN: 9G87H305878
9: 1979 Model Year
G: Chicago, IL Assembly Plant
87: Thunderbird 2-door Hardtop
H: 351cid 2V 5.8L V8 Windsor
305878: Serial Number
Paint: 9D – Polar White (2684
Trim: SD – Dark Red Ultra-Soft Leather
District Sales Office: 41 – Chicago, IL
Evolve Motors and Chicago Car Club are pleased to present this 1979 Ford Thunderbird
Exterior
Polar White paint is original throughout, as confirmed with an elcometer. There are no spots of touch up paint anywhere on the car. There are only a couple very minor blemishes in the original paint, including a few small chips on the headlight covers (consistent with the 11k miles), and a light scuff on the rear bottom corner of the driver door. Please see the photos, as these blemishes are evidenced with close-ups. Polar white looks absolutely phenomenal in contrast with the red pinstripes and red leather interior. Paint shines bright and shows no clear coat fade or aging; it's very clear that this car was garage-kept and babied since it was purchased new in Chicago, where it has remained ever since. Chrome is excellent throughout; there is no oxidation or damage to any of the chrome – bumpers, rocker trim, and door trim are all in fantastic shape. All lights, including lower fogs, are clear and crack-free, as is all glass. There are no wiper streaks or nicks on the windshield. Wheels are in as-new condition with no curb rash, and still wear their original Goodyear rubber. Tires, though obviously quite old, show no rot whatsoever and still retain 80+ percent tread. Overall, the condition of the exterior is extremely impressive. This is a true survivor car that has been unbelievably well-preserved
Interior
The interior presents much like the exterior, phenomenally well. Dark Red ultra-soft leather truly does not show any signs of aging or wear, and neither does the dark red carpeting. There is no color fade whatsoever, and seats are free of any scuffs or tears. There are no dash cracks or warping in the plastic. All powered systems work without fault. Air conditioning (R134a) blows cold, heat and defrost blow hot, and all gauges are functional. Powered seats, locks, antenna, original radio, and windows are all functional and operate without any fuss. The car is equipped with cruise control, as well as an alarm system with a push-button kill switch mounted under the dash. Headliner is tight, and the rear seats don't look to have ever been used
Under the Hood
This '79 T-Bird retains its original Windsor 351cid 2V V8 and FMX Automatic with just 11,766 miles. Under the hood, the car presents very nicely. All stickers and markings are still in place and clearly legible. Shortly after taking the car out of the garage where we had purchased it from, we went for an hour-long stretch of the legs to get acquainted. The car felt fantastic. It starts right up, tracks straight, brakes straight and effectively, and shifts nice and smooth. There were no tendencies or noises of any concern. The car stayed cool while sitting in Chicago traffic, and is extremely quiet from behind the wheel. I wouldn't hesitate to drive the car anywhere in the country
Underbody
Please take a look through the underbody photos, as it is documented in detail. The car looks excellent from underneath. Factory undercoating has held up very well. There is absolutely no rust, surface or through, and no damage
Overall, this '79 T-Bird is just about as nice as they come. So many of these cars were street parked and driven into the ground, not this one. This one-owner, extremely low mile and original example is sure to make the next owner very, very happy regardless of if they purchase with the intention of daily-driving or retiring to their collection. Please feel free to reach out to Jake or Mike at 773-267-2684 with an