Not much, but there is some rust gathering and a vacuum leak in the headlights which does nothing except one headlight won't close and an annoying hissing sound. The leather seats have started to tear, but hey, what do you expect for a twenty five year old car?
I LOVE this car! The huge engine puts out an amazing amount of power. Although the speedometer only reads 80, I've practically broke the needle on the tracks. It only gets about ten miles per gallon, but it's worth it. If you really want this car to haul, and you've got the money, replace the frame with plastic composite or fiberglass. This car is HEAVY!! if only I had the time to convert it to manual. This car is, in my opinion, the ultimate luxury car.
I too, own a '77 t-bird and its the greatest. You are obviously a man with great taste in luxury-sport vehicles. Rock on man!!
I bought my '77 T-Bird in 1988 for $1300.00. I've rebuilt the 351W, FMX transmission, repainted (polar white), new vinyl top, (chocolate). This car looks showroom new now and I've had offers in the $5k range. The car never sees sunlight or rain and is only driven about 1k miles a year. I love my Bird!
Hey there enthusiasts. I too own a '77 t-bird. I agree. It is the most enjoyable ride I've ridden in in a while. I love this beast of a machine. Only mine gets about 12 mpg. I've done a few modifications to it. Open air cleaner w/K&N filter, and new valve covers. Next step is Dual exhaust and Paint job with vinyl cover. Then I think I'll be done for the summer what do you guys think about that. My Bird is holding up pretty good and it's just the greatest car. Thanks to all who have kept it alive.
I love my '77 Thunderbird! I bought it as the second owner in April of '97 with 92000 miles. It currently has 176000 miles. It's strong, smooth, heavy, solid and great in the snow! Only normal wear problems have risen. Nothing unexpected. It's two tone "champaign metallic" and "saddle brown". I get excellent gas mileage at 21mpg on the highway and about 15mpg in the city. It was born in Chicago and after my ownership has been all over the states. (Not to mention pizza deliveries). In summary, I suggest this car as a great comfortable and affordable ride for the serious traveler. Just watch out for cops with that 351W and if your just purchasing it keep your eyes on the upper ball joints and tie rods which should have been replaced already!
I to have a 77 T-Bird, Town Landau edition with a 400. it was passed down to me by my dad. I recently took it out of storage, which is where it has been for the last 8 years, and I stuck a new battery in it, turned the key, and she came to life with a gigantic roar. Best sounding car I have ever heard, and just like I remember it from 8 years ago!
Well I jus got my 77 bird fer $1500 the innside is good, but the paint is oxydized and the bumbers startin to rust, but it runs good and its only goy 73,000 miles on it I'm currently getting a new speedometer cuz I No if gone faster then 80 but that's as high as it goes there aint ne dents or nething, but I'm gettin paint soon, but I jus got a custom stereo so it looks original, but the stereo is KICKIN.
Once my baby is painted its goin to be one hell of a beast.
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