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Ford Thunderbird V8 351 — 1978

An iconic late-1970s Thunderbird, designed for presence, comfort, and easy access with its large two-door configuration. This example comes with a twist—its original SMOG-era 140 hp V8 has been replaced with a more powerful 351 V8.

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75 000 SEK
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Lot Number
17992
Location
Viken

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"This Thunderbird is a true sleeper—retaining its cool 1970s styling and comfort while packing a serious punch under the hood. Press the gas pedal, and it roars down the road with around 300 hp, just as these V8s should have before emissions regulations tamed them."

Description

This Thunderbird was delivered new by Lawrence in New Jersey in 1978 and imported to Sweden in 1988. As a base model, it comes with fewer complications for the owner. The current owner purchased it last year for its solid condition and well-preserved interior but found the original engine too underpowered.

Fortunately, he had a rebuilt 351 V8 and C6 gearbox on hand, making the swap a straightforward process with his expertise. It’s now fitted with a double-pumper carburetor, a new exhaust, and underwent a full review upon completion. Super fun to drive, this sleeper will turn heads—and surprise many—when launching from the traffic lights.
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Technical data

Year
1978/1979
Registration date
1989-02-16
Mileage
35948 miles
Kw / hp
106 / 144
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Interior finish
Textile
Colour
Light Blue

Condition

  • Mechanical condition

    Always well-maintained, it starts instantly and delivers strong power with a smooth-shifting gearbox, solid brakes, and stable road handling. Fitted with original wire wheels and good tires, it’s inspected until 2026-01-31 and ready to drive home.

  • Interior condition

    Interior is completely original, well-preserved, and undamaged, with no broken plastic trims and well-kept seats. As a base model, it has no power windows, mirrors, or AC—meaning fewer potential issues.

  • Exterior condition

    Bodywork is straight and clean with no major rust issues, aside from some rust bubbles under the vinyl roof. The underbody is solid and clean. The paintwork is tidy and presents well, with no broken plastic trim around the bumpers. The chrome details remain bright and well-preserved.

  • General condition

    A perfect choice for anyone seeking a fun and reliable summer cruiser at a reasonable price. A pleasure to drive, it will surprise everyone with its sound and performance.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2024-02-09
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1988-07-25 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1989-02-16
Senast godkända besiktning: 2024-01-30
Besiktigad tom: 2026-01-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 25

Location and viewing Information

Location: Viken

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Shaun Major
+46 709-72 40 07
shaun@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2025-04-10.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
  • During the auction days information about a vehicle may be updated up to the day before the auction ends. When you bid at the end of the auction period - and also if you have made an earlier bid - we therefore ask you to read the descriptions carefully, in case something has been changed due to new information.
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