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Used 1978 Ford Thunderbird for sale near Springfield, MO

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Est. $400 /mo*
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Months
72
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7.0%
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1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
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1978 Ford Thunderbird Base

1,916 mi.
$20,000
Est. $369/mo*
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Gateway Classic Cars
(308 reviews)
O Fallon, IL (207 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Blue
Int. color: Blue
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 400 CID V8
Stock #: TUL462
VIN: GCCTUL462

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Gateway Classic Cars review

This was a very good experience.

April 9, 2025
By Craig from Ontario, Canada

This was a very good experience. The response to my questions was punctual and I would deal with them again.

1978 Ford Thunderbird Base review

Dr. Marvin J. Effa, Owner

May 27, 2006
By Dr. Marvin J. Effa, Owner from Dallas, Texas
Owns this car

I hate to sell this car, but my daughter is in college.... I purchased it with around 40,000 miles on it; we have put on another 30,000. This past year we did a complete re-working of the car. I had intended the car to go to my son and his wife, but they decided to work from home and don't need another car. So my labor of love needs to go to someone else. As much fun as it is to drive, my wife has informed me that I need to reduce our "rolling stock." It is only the two of us at home and we have four cars! I can tell you everything right and everything wrong with this car.
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
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Used

1978 Ford Thunderbird Base

6,936 mi.
$18,500 $1,500 price drop
Est. $341/mo*
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Gateway Classic Cars
(308 reviews)
O Fallon, IL (207 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Green
Int. color: Green
Transmission: 3-speed Automatic
Engine: 302 V8
Stock #: STL9347
VIN: GCCSTL9347

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Gateway Classic Cars review

They send me updates on cars that I am looking at first

April 15, 2025
By Stephen from Frackville pa

They send me updates on cars that I am looking at first that is why I give them good rating
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base

Used

1978 Ford Thunderbird Base

92,053 mi.
$17,978
Est. $331/mo*
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JT Auto Group
(427 reviews)
Sanford, NC (793 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Beige
Int. color: brown
Transmission: auto
Stock #: T6371
VIN: 8G87F296244

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JT Auto Group review

Jessica from Taz Auto in Sanford, NC was so professional

December 24, 2024
By Lynsey Jordan from Columbia, SC

Jessica from Taz Auto in Sanford, NC was so professional and wonderful. She helped me quickly work a deal in order to surprise my son for Christmas!! Thanks, Jessica for helping my son find his dream truck!!

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1977 Ford Thunderbird Base
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1977 Ford Thunderbird Base

61,655 mi.
$11,500 $500 price drop
Est. $212/mo*
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Gateway Classic Cars
(308 reviews)
O Fallon, IL (207 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Black
Int. color: Brown
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: V8
Stock #: TUL252
VIN: GCCTUL252
1977 Ford Thunderbird Base
1977 Ford Thunderbird Base
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1977 Ford Thunderbird Base

66,496 mi.
$12,000
Est. $221/mo*
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Gateway Classic Cars
(308 reviews)
O Fallon, IL (207 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Red
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 351 cubic inch, 2V V8
Stock #: TPA2812
VIN: GCCTPA2812
1977 Ford Thunderbird Base
1977 Ford Thunderbird Base
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1977 Ford Thunderbird Base

1 mi.
$10,500
Est. $194/mo*
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Taylor Motor Company
Kingston, TN (497 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Tan
Int. color: Tan
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 400 V8
Stock #: AB254
VIN: 7G87S265786
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