In 1978, Ford offered the "Diamond Jubilee Edition" Thunderbird to commemorate the company's 75th year as an auto manufacturer. This option package escalated the price of the car to almost $12,000, virtually doubling the base price. Naturally, it included every option available except for a moon roof and an engine block heater. It was originally available in only two colors- Diamond Jubilee exclusive "diamond blue" metallic, or "standard issue" ember metallic; both with matching velour cloth seats with a "biscuit" design. Later in production, Ford offered Leather as an option, and offered white as an exterior color with blue or white trim and interior.MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present the exceptionally clean and low mileage 1978 Ford Thunderbird "Diamond Jubilee Edition" you see pictured. This car is believed to have only original 23,646 miles, has been meticulously maintained and garage kept nearly its entire life ... and it shows! This car was highly optioned in 1978 and is a one only year special edition. Finished in Diamond Blue Metallic with a blue pinstripe, the paint is in beautiful condition and shows how it spent much of its life as a "garage queen." The blue vinyl Valino half top is in excellent condition and shows no signs of wear or staining. The lights are hide-away and look great. The chrome is in excellent condition as well and still holds on to its glorious luster. Overall, this car is in stunning condition. Inside, the interior is finished in blue to complement the exterior of the car. The seats are wrapped in blue cloth and look phenomenal to be 35 years old! The seats, both front and back, show no signs of wear or tear and look excellent. The carpet, dashboard, door panels and headliner are also in superb condition. The dashboard houses all of the original gauges and even has a gold plaque on the passenger side that reads "Made Especially for Bunnie." The car does have power windows and locks, as well as an AM/FM radio. This Thunderbird is a stunning example of the craftsmanship that went into the special edition commemorating the 75th anniversary of Ford! Under the hood, you'll find a 351 cubic inch V8 engine with a FMX automatic transmission attached. The engine sits snug in a tidy engine bay. This particular Thunderbird was equipped with power brakes, power steering and AC. The car sits upon a set of 15" Thunderbird wheels with color matched inlays wrapped in 215-15 Michelin tires. Included with the purchase of this car is plenty of original documentation and Ford memorabilia. The car has a box full of Ford 75th Anniversary memorabilia which includes two wine glasses, a silver bowl and an oval piece of glass from the Model T-era. The car also comes with an envelope full of detailed photos of the car, a Thunderbird vanity plate, original owner's manuals, warranty booklets, a 1978 Ford Thunderbird dealership booklet and even the original Consumer Information Card, Quality Control Card and the DSO In Transit card! This is a spectacular car that is in near pristine shape. This car would fit right at home as a Sunday driver or in any Ford collector's garage! The VIN is 8J87H200221 and the mileage currently shows 23,646, which is original for the car as stated by the previous owner. The car is being sold on a clean and clear, mileage exempt Missouri title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!