1976 Ford Thunderbird review from North America

Had to replace all 4 tires due to dry rot. Replaced Landau top and headliner soon after purchase about $185. Replaced all 4 disc pads on brakes. Put on dual exhaust when muffler went bad ($485). Seats and carpets are badly worn. Replaced dash and door panels from salvage yard due to cracking. Repaired Tilt on Steering column. Needs a/c compressor replaced and recharged. Needs minor body and major paint.

This is a really good car that sat in the sun for 5 years and wasn't taken care of. It was a one owner, custom built vehicle, and I am working on putting it back in it's original condition. It has only 88,000 original miles on it and is not by any means worn out, in fact, it is just barely broken in. It just needs some tender loving care, and a dose of spit and polish. The care runs like a top, gets up and goes and still gets 12-18 mpg so I don't complain too much. It cruises like a dream on the open road and levels out the bumps on the lesser roads.