33k-Mile 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

Description

In 1989, Ford introduced the tenth-generation Thunderbird alongside the Mercury Cougar. Unlike its GM counterparts which embraced front-wheel drive chassis, Ford designers opted to maintain a rear-wheel drive design akin to pricier German grand touring coupes – particularly drawing inspiration from the BMW 635 CSi. A significantly longer wheelbase (measuring 113 inches) along with fully independent suspension resulted in much-improved handling and ride comfort. Inside, the Thunderbird received comfortable seats from the Taurus SHO, richly upholstered in special cloth. For 1990, a special 35th Anniversary Edition Thunderbird, known as the Super Coupe, was launched featuring automatic ride control, speed-sensitive power steering, and a more luxurious interior.  

Highlights 

• Finished in Light Titanium Clearcoat Metallic with a Currant Red cloth interior 

• Supercharged and intercooled 3.8-liter V6, rated at 210 horsepower 

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• Super Coupe standard equipment: 

  • Fog lamps 

  • Narrow bodyside moldings and lower bodyside cladding 

  • 16-inch cast aluminum wheels 

  • Luxury door trim and carpeting 

  • Instrument panel upper storage compartment 

  • Articulated sport seats with power lumber and power seat back bolster adjustments 

  • Sport soft-feel steering wheel 

  • Heavy-duty alternator 

  • Automatic ride control adjustable suspension 

  • Heavy-duty battery 

  • Vehicle maintenance monitor 

  • Performance instrumentation 

  • Speed-sensitive power steering  

• Oil change, coolant change, transmission service, tie rod replacement, front end alignment, battery replacement, and mounting of four new Goodyear Assurance All-Season tires were reportedly performed under current ownership 

• Showing just 32,978 miles at the time of listing 

Features 

• Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes 

• Traction-Lok axle 

• Power windows 

• Interval windshield wipers 

• Air conditioning 

• Full-length center console 

• Automatic shoulder belt restraint system 

• Power equipment group (Power lock group, six-way power driver’s seat) 

• Rear window defroster 

• Six-way power front passenger seat 

• Luxury group (Bright window moldings, speed control and tilt steering wheel, dual electric remote-control mirrors) 

• Electronic AM/FM stereo search radio with cassette tape 

Known Imperfections 

• CARFAX documents a Damage Report on 13 September 2021 noting, “Vehicle involved in a rear-end collision with another motor vehicle, Damage to rear, Airbags did not deploy.”  

• Small area of sun-fading noted on the top of the rear seats 

• Scratch noted on the trunk lid 

• Small scratches noted on the rear bumper cover 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Lug wrench 

• Owner’s manuals 

• Warranty booklet 

• Two sets of keys 

Ownership History 

The consignor reports that he acquired this 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe in 2023 and is the third owner, with the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report showing long-term registration history in South Carolina since new.  

Additional Notes 

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.