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This 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Coupe has spent much of its life in Central Virginia. It has just 38,288 miles from new and is finished in Diamond Blue Metallic with a Diamond Blue Valino Grain Padded Vinyl Roof and Diamond Blue Luxury Dual Comfort Cloth interior (with 6-way power adjustment on the driver's seat). The car has every option found on the Thunderbird for 1978 plus power windows, power locks, tilt steering, full gauges, leather dash top, leather-wrapped steering wheel, turbine vane alloy road wheels, body color rally mirrors, and heavy pile carpet extending into the trunk compartment. Power is from a 351 cubic-inch Windsor V-8 engine. There is a Quadraphonic AM/FM/8-track Stereo radio and Cruise Control. It comes with its original window sticker, a full set of factory service manuals and a receipt for a $4,000-plus re-spray in 2003 to correct issues in the factory metallic paintwork.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Glenmoor Gathering presented by Classic Motorcar Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $8,000 - $12,500.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the Glenmoor Gathering presented by Classic Motorcar Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $8,000 - $12,500.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
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1978 Ford Thunderbird Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Thunderbird
(Data based on Model Year 1978 sales)
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Chassis#: 8g87f275966 Sold for USD$17,050 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee Chassis#: 8g87h332644 Sold for USD$11,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: 8g87h212276 Sold for USD$6,600 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: 8g87h212276 Sold for USD$11,550 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau Sold for USD$20,900 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$7,150 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$6,000 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$12,250 2022 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$9,350 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Sold for USD$9,900 2021 Mecum : Chicago | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$7,700 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$5,225 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$4,125 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$4,400 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Landau Sold for USD$4,035 2018 Collector Car - Toronto Spring | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$1,200 2018 Carlisle Auction : Spring | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau Sold for USD$2,200 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$5,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$8,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1978 FORD THUNDERBIRD Sold for USD$1,300 2016 Leake - Dallas Market Hall |
Ford Thunderbirds That Failed To Sell At Auction
1978 Ford Thunderbird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Diamond Jubilee | 8g87f275966 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $18,000 | ||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird | 2019 Mecum : Louisville | ||||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird | 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | $4,000 | |||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird | 2017 Mecum : Kansas City | $4,000 | |||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird | 2014 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $2,200 | |||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $12,500 | |||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau 351 CI, Automatic | 2012 Mecum St Charles, Il | $3,500 | |||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird | 2012 Mecum Auctions St. Paul, MN Auction | $3,250 | |||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Mecum Kansas City, MO | $3,000 | |||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird | 2011 Mecum Kansas City, MO | $3,000 | |||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau | 2011 Mecum Auctions St. Charles, IL Auction | $4,200 | |||
| 1978 FORD THUNDERBIRD | AJ87S220825 | 2010 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2010 | $8,000 | ||
| 1978 FORD T BIRD | 2010 McCormick's Auction #48 | $8,000 | |||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Landau | 2008 Leake Auctions Tulsa 36th Annual QuikTrip Center | $300 | |||
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird Landau | 2008 Leake Auctions Tulsa 36th Annual QuikTrip Center | $500 |
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