1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition
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Description
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
The Ford Thunderbird made its mark in American motoring history because it helped define the American personal-luxury segment, emphasizing comfort, style, and prestige over outright performance or utilitarian convenience. The redesigned 1977-1979 generation proved that a slightly downsized luxury coupe could still be enormously successful with buyers.
For 1978, Ford introduced the exclusive Diamond Jubilee Edition to commemorate Ford's 75th anniversary. A lavish package that included unique exterior colors, color-keyed trim, special badging, opera windows, hideaway headlights, luxury upholstery, woodgrain interior accents, and nearly every available comfort and convenience option, the Diamond Jubilee Thunderbird was one of the most expensive and well-equipped Thunderbirds ever offered. Despite its personal luxury focus, the 1978 Thunderbird became the best-selling model year in the nameplate’s history with more than 350,000 units produced.
The seller acquired this vehicle in 2016, and in 2025 reports that they repainted the car, performed brake-system repairs, and replaced the head gaskets. In 2026, the seller reports that they replaced the carburetor, fuel pump, fuel filter, and ignition control module.
This 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Edition is now offered at no reserve with a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name.
Highlights
400ci V8
SelectShift three-speed automatic transmission
Power steering and power brakes
Diamond Jubilee trim
Factory Equipment
The chassis number (8G87S347234) decodes as:
8 - 1978 model year
G - Chicago, Illinois, assembly plant
87 - Thunderbird 2-door hardtop coupe body style
S - 400 cubic-inch (6.6L) V8 engine
347234 - Sequential production number
Exterior
Padded vinyl landau roof
Color-keyed grille treatment
Opera windows with "Diamond Jubilee Edition" script
Diamond Jubilee hood ornament
Color-keyed turbine-style cast aluminum wheels and bumper guards
Hideaway headlamps
Dual side mirrors
Whitewall radial tires
Power antenna
Interior
Luxury cloth split-bench seats with Thunderbird seatback logos
Folding center armrests
Ebony wood-tone interior trim accents
Air conditioning
Cruise control
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Power windows and door locks
Tilt steering wheel
AM/FM radio
Known Imperfections
Interior wear
Images detailing the condition of this 1978 Ford Thunderbird are presented in the gallery
Servicing
The seller reports that the car was repainted and the following items were replaced in 2025:
Head gaskets
Front brake pads
Front and rear brake hoses
Rear brake lines
Shock absorbers
The seller reports that in 2026, they replaced the carburetor along with the fuel pump, fuel filter, and ignition control module.
Ownership History
The seller acquired this T-Bird in 2016.
Additional Information
The seller states, "The car was repainted in 2025, due to paint starting to show fading due to having been outside by original owner."
"I replaced the carburetor in October 2026 with a rebuilt unit along with a new fuel pump, fuel filter, and new ignition control module."
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