Optional Red Glow could be had on the standard models. The HeritageĬame in Maroon, which was exclusive to that model, but a Dark Red and an Of a red the previous year, no less than three were available. For 1979, almost as if to overcompensate for the lack The new 1978 Russet color had a lot of red in it, but It's interesting to note that forġ978, nothing in the red color family other than Lipstick Red was offeredįor the T-bird, and it was only offered as a lower body color for Tu-Tone A dark brown shade,Ĭordovan replaced Saddle and Russet. Sales dropped for 1979, but were still very good all things considered.įord introduced a new color for 1979 named Cordovan. Option provided an extra degree of comfort. Gas shortages were still very much on people's minds, and this Of 6.5 gallons over the standard tank, and was a bargain at $36, consideringĦ.5 gallons can mean the difference between making it home, or not making AnĮxtended Range Fuel Tank increased fuel capacity to 27.5 gallons, an increase Which was a good thing since 8-track tapes were about to become obsolete.Ī new Seat Belt Reminder Chime gently encouraged people to buckle up. Other options included a new AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, The Heritage did get rocker panel moldings and speed control as standard The two trim packages were essentially the same, although The Heritage replaced the Diamond JubileeĮdition, and came in two monochromatic color schemes, Maroon and Light World, the 400 was the standard fare in the big Lincolns for 1979.īefore saying goodbye to the seventies, the Thunderbird introduced a couple Which had been standard on the Birds since 1968. TheĤ00 CID engine was original intended to be standard on the 1972 Thunderbird,īut after a few were built it was dropped in favor of the 429 CID engine, Models, to encourage people to buy smaller, more fuel efficient cars. There were also some mid-year price increases on full-sized To keep fuel economy up for the 1979 model year, Ford dropped the big 460ĬID V-8 engine from the Lincoln line, as well as the 400 CID V-8 from the This could get very expensive very quickly, so Ford certainly didn't Under the standard, multiplied by every vehicle built for the domestic That manufacturer must pay a penalty in U.S. If a manufacturer's average fuel economy were to fall below the standard, Steps had to be taken to keep Ford's corporate average up until the new Scheduled to hit the market for the 1980 model year, so some rather drastic Ford's new smaller, more fuel efficient cars was By 1979, the average was bumped up to 19.0 mpg, and Ford MotorĬompany was having a difficult time not dropping below that average due This regulation first applied to vehicles in 1978, when the average wasġ8.0 mpg. Of the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo and the fuel shortage it caused. Was first enacted by Congress in 1975, and was intended to improve theĪverage fuel economy of vehicles sold in the United States, as a result The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulation for the United States Has been the most popular body style ever, and the Bird will never again We hope to push back from the gate on time, soĭon't delay your purchase of the last mid-sized T-bird of the decade. First class passengers may begin the boarding process immediately at Lower Bodyside Protection option introduced that added a clear vinylĭecal along bottom of car (on top of paint finish) to better protect againstĪttention all passengers.Thunderbird Flight 1979 is now boarding at Gateħ9. Carburetor on base 302 CID V-8 modified to provide better performanceĦ. Door and ignition locks modified to improve theft protection.ĥ. Electronic voltage regulator introduced as standard equipment.Ĥ. Standard interior upgraded to include fold-down center armrest for frontģ. Spoiler added under front bumper to improve engine cooling and fuelĢ. Style, making it the most popular in the history of the line.ġ. 955,032 Thunderbirds were built during the three year cycle of this body 1979 would be the final year for the Ford LTD II-based mid-sized Thunderbird. (22.0 on standard 351 V-8 California model, 27.5 (16.8 with Inflatable Spare tire)įuel Tank: 21.0 gals. Note: 5.8L (351 CID) required in California or with High Altitude Emissions System above) Model 87/Style 60H Town Landau $8,994 Weight: 4,104 Built: (incl. Model 87/Style 60H Thunderbird $5,999 Weight: 4,082 Built: (incl. TOP LINE: BODY CODE/MODEL NAME/BASE PRICE 1979 Ford Thunderbird Production Numbers/SpecificationsĬanada: 1,752 (144 built during calendar year 1978)
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