Contact seller

Contact seller

By clicking here, you authorize Cars.com and its sellers/partners to contact you by text/calls which may include marketing and be by autodialer. Calls may be prerecorded. You also agree to our Privacy Notice. Consent is not required to purchase goods/services.

We value your privacy. Cars.com Privacy Notice

Customize your budget

Est. max vehicle price based on your desired monthly budget (...% APR*. and ...% sales tax)
$...*
See matching cars

*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.

**Your Saved Vehicles list will be shared along with your contact information when you submit a vehicle request to a dealership. To opt out of this sharing, please view your options on Cars.com Privacy Notice.

About your privacy: Cars.com is asking for your ZIP and credit rating because it helps us to make an educated guess at your sales tax and loan interest. These two factors can greatly change your monthly payment.

To find matches in your area, please try adjusting your filters.

Used 1978 Ford Thunderbird for sale near Austin, TX

Filters 4 Year Model Price & payment Make Mileage Ext. color All filters
2 matches All miles from 78763
Be the first to know!

Save your search and get notified when new inventory arrives.

Prequalify now

It only takes a few minutes and won't affect your credit.

Get Prequalified
Est. $400 /mo*
Down Payment
$0
Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
0.0%

*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.

**Your Saved Vehicles list will be shared along with your contact information when you submit a vehicle request to a dealership. To opt out of this sharing, please view your options on Cars.com Privacy Notice.

1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base View all 99 photos

Used

1978 Ford Thunderbird Base

6,936 mi.
$14,500
Est. $268/mo*
Gateway Classic Cars
(342 reviews)
O Fallon, IL (725 mi.)
Call Check availability Check availability

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Green
Int. color: Green
Transmission: 3-speed Automatic
Stock #: 9347-STL
VIN: 8G87H201275

Reviews

Gateway Classic Cars review

They were super helpful, but never found what I was

February 14, 2026
By Chuck Perry from NE

They were super helpful, but never found what I was looking for. Gateway said they would kept looking for me.

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
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base
1978 Ford Thunderbird Base

Used

1978 Ford Thunderbird Base

92,054 mi.
$10,978
Est. $203/mo*
JT Auto Group
(435 reviews)
Sanford, NC (1,131 mi.)
Call Check availability Check availability

Vehicle information

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

Reviews

JT Auto Group review

I bought my Civic from Corey at this dealership.

October 12, 2025
By Cassaundra Comeaux from Lilesville, NC

I bought my Civic from Corey at this dealership. He came all the way out to where I stay to bring it to me. Thank you JT Auto and Corey!

There are 5 matching cars close to your year range.

1976 Ford Thunderbird Base
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base View all 51 photos

Used

1976 Ford Thunderbird Base

5,578 mi.
$34,900
Est. $644/mo*
Motorcar Classics
Farmingdale, NY (1,542 mi.)
Call Check availability Check availability

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Yellow
Int. color: Yellow
Transmission: Automatic
Stock #: 2888
VIN: 0000006Y87A125417

Features

Seating: Leather Seats
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base
1976 Ford Thunderbird Base View all 95 photos

Used

1976 Ford Thunderbird Base

1,160 mi.
$42,445
Est. $783/mo*
Krieger Ford
Columbus, OH (1,072 mi.)
Call Check availability Check availability

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Creme and Gold
Int. color: Creme and Gold
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic
Engine: 460 CID 4V V-8
Stock #: B20055
VIN: 6Y87A132882
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base View all 99 photos

Used

1979 Ford Thunderbird Base

96,906 mi.
$9,500
Est. $175/mo*
Gateway Classic Cars
(342 reviews)
O Fallon, IL (725 mi.)
Call Check availability Check availability

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Burnish Orange
Int. color: Tan/Blue
Transmission: Automatic
Stock #: 2640-CHI
VIN: 9G87F194380
1977 Ford Thunderbird Base
1977 Ford Thunderbird Base
1977 Ford Thunderbird Base
1977 Ford Thunderbird Base
1977 Ford Thunderbird Base
1977 Ford Thunderbird Base View all 99 photos

Used

1977 Ford Thunderbird Base

42,454 mi.
$11,500
Est. $212/mo*
Gateway Classic Cars
(342 reviews)
O Fallon, IL (725 mi.)
Call Check availability Check availability

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Teal
Int. color: Green
Transmission: Automatic
Stock #: 9891-STL
VIN: 7G87H333974
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base
1979 Ford Thunderbird Base View all 99 photos

Used

1979 Ford Thunderbird Base

78,508 mi.
$13,500
Est. $249/mo*
Gateway Classic Cars
(342 reviews)
O Fallon, IL (725 mi.)
Call Check availability Check availability

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Gray
Int. color: Maroon
Transmission: Automatic
Stock #: 2529-DET
VIN: 9G87H168602
  • Prev
  • 1
  • Next

*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration fees, lien fees, or any other fees that may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the vehicle. Other taxes may apply. They do not represent a financing offer or a guarantee of credit from the seller. Actual terms vary by lender.

**Your Saved Vehicles list will be shared along with your contact information when you submit a vehicle request to a dealership. To opt out of this sharing, please view your options on Cars.com Privacy Notice.

2 matches Clear
Reset
2 matches
Be the first to know!

Save your search and get notified when new inventory arrives.
Basics
Ford models
Thunderbird trims
Price & payment Full Price Monthly
‡Monthly budget search results are estimated based on a 72-month loan term with $0 down payment, $0 trade-in value, 0.0% sales tax and 7.0% APR. Inputs can be personalized using the calculator.
Financing
Deal rating
Vehicle history
Awards
Style
Body style
Vehicle size
Cab type
Exterior color
Interior color
Performance
Transmission
Drivetrain
Cylinders
Fuel type
EV range
EV charge time
Features
Convenience
Entertainment
Exterior
Safety
Seating
Door count
Seller info
Seller type
Keyword
Update
Show only
[{"applied_filter_criteria":"{\"cpo_indicator\":false,\"make_model_trim\":[{\"make\":\"ford\",\"model\":\"thunderbird\"}],\"max_year\":\"1978\",\"min_year\":\"1978\",\"shippable\":true,\"sort_field\":\"searchRank1\",\"sort_order\":\"desc\",\"stock_type\":\"used\"}","search_type":"general-inventory-search","sponsored_type_eligible":["premier","inventory_ad"],"vehicle_array":[{"cpo_package":null,"drivetrain":null,"sponsored":false,"price":"14500","trim":"Base","relevancy_score":null,"badges":[],"dealer_name":"Gateway Classic Cars","sponsored_type":"standard","stock_sub":"","bodystyle":"Coupe","year":"1978","msrp":"0","nvi_program":false,"vertical_position":1,"interior_color":"Green","canonical_mmty":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base:1978","stock_type":"Used","canonical_mmt":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base","cat":"coupeconvertible_convertible","mileage":"6936","photo_count":99,"model":"Thunderbird","dealer_zip":"62269","customer_id":"6020780","vin":"8G87H201275","make":"Ford","exterior_color":"Green","cpo_indicator":false,"fuel_type":null,"listing_id":"1918d20e-8c2f-4cdb-9219-50ceab916fcb","certified_preowned":false,"seller_type":"dealership"},{"cpo_package":null,"drivetrain":null,"sponsored":false,"price":"10978","trim":"Base","relevancy_score":null,"badges":["great_deal"],"dealer_name":"JT Auto Group","sponsored_type":"standard","stock_sub":"","bodystyle":"Coupe","year":"1978","msrp":"0","nvi_program":false,"vertical_position":2,"interior_color":"brown","canonical_mmty":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base:1978","stock_type":"Used","canonical_mmt":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base","cat":"coupeconvertible_convertible","mileage":"92054","photo_count":6,"model":"Thunderbird","dealer_zip":"27332","customer_id":"195341","vin":"8G87F296244","make":"Ford","exterior_color":"Beige","cpo_indicator":false,"fuel_type":null,"listing_id":"d9b574c3-297f-4ec5-bdee-5ea92843a7b8","certified_preowned":false,"seller_type":"dealership"},{"cpo_package":null,"drivetrain":null,"sponsored":false,"price":"34900","trim":"Base","relevancy_score":null,"badges":[],"dealer_name":"Motorcar Classics","sponsored_type":"standard|similar_years","stock_sub":"","bodystyle":"Coupe","year":"1976","msrp":"0","nvi_program":false,"vertical_position":3,"interior_color":"Yellow","canonical_mmty":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base:1976","stock_type":"Used","canonical_mmt":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base","cat":"coupeconvertible_convertible","mileage":"5578","photo_count":51,"model":"Thunderbird","dealer_zip":"11735","customer_id":"5374557","vin":"0000006Y87A125417","make":"Ford","exterior_color":"Yellow","cpo_indicator":false,"fuel_type":null,"listing_id":"50376391-f045-4ac4-a4e4-0b42bef3a008","certified_preowned":false,"seller_type":"dealership"},{"cpo_package":null,"drivetrain":"Rear-wheel Drive","sponsored":false,"price":"42445","trim":"Base","relevancy_score":null,"badges":["great_deal"],"dealer_name":"Krieger Ford","sponsored_type":"standard|similar_years","stock_sub":"","bodystyle":"Sedan","year":"1976","msrp":"0","nvi_program":false,"vertical_position":4,"interior_color":"Creme and Gold","canonical_mmty":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base:1976","stock_type":"Used","canonical_mmt":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base","cat":"coupeconvertible_convertible","mileage":"1160","photo_count":95,"model":"Thunderbird","dealer_zip":"43229","customer_id":"153335","vin":"6Y87A132882","make":"Ford","exterior_color":"Creme and Gold","cpo_indicator":false,"fuel_type":"Gasoline","listing_id":"a9aeaf11-9d16-473c-9020-07d1bf2aef3d","certified_preowned":false,"seller_type":"dealership"},{"cpo_package":null,"drivetrain":null,"sponsored":false,"price":"9500","trim":"Base","relevancy_score":null,"badges":[],"dealer_name":"Gateway Classic Cars","sponsored_type":"standard|similar_years","stock_sub":"","bodystyle":"Coupe","year":"1979","msrp":"0","nvi_program":false,"vertical_position":5,"interior_color":"Tan/Blue","canonical_mmty":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base:1979","stock_type":"Used","canonical_mmt":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base","cat":"coupeconvertible_convertible","mileage":"96906","photo_count":99,"model":"Thunderbird","dealer_zip":"62269","customer_id":"6020780","vin":"9G87F194380","make":"Ford","exterior_color":"Burnish Orange","cpo_indicator":false,"fuel_type":null,"listing_id":"f8cc85ad-48bb-4ac9-813b-65381a24d0c7","certified_preowned":false,"seller_type":"dealership"},{"cpo_package":null,"drivetrain":null,"sponsored":false,"price":"11500","trim":"Base","relevancy_score":null,"badges":[],"dealer_name":"Gateway Classic Cars","sponsored_type":"standard|similar_years","stock_sub":"","bodystyle":"Coupe","year":"1977","msrp":"0","nvi_program":false,"vertical_position":6,"interior_color":"Green","canonical_mmty":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base:1977","stock_type":"Used","canonical_mmt":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base","cat":"coupeconvertible_convertible","mileage":"42454","photo_count":99,"model":"Thunderbird","dealer_zip":"62269","customer_id":"6020780","vin":"7G87H333974","make":"Ford","exterior_color":"Teal","cpo_indicator":false,"fuel_type":null,"listing_id":"e00e2f23-d7cc-4d2d-8653-d083d78a26d7","certified_preowned":false,"seller_type":"dealership"},{"cpo_package":null,"drivetrain":null,"sponsored":false,"price":"13500","trim":"Base","relevancy_score":null,"badges":[],"dealer_name":"Gateway Classic Cars","sponsored_type":"standard|similar_years","stock_sub":"","bodystyle":"","year":"1979","msrp":"0","nvi_program":false,"vertical_position":7,"interior_color":"Maroon","canonical_mmty":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base:1979","stock_type":"Used","canonical_mmt":"Ford:Thunderbird:Base","cat":"coupeconvertible_convertible","mileage":"78508","photo_count":99,"model":"Thunderbird","dealer_zip":"62269","customer_id":"6020780","vin":"9G87H168602","make":"Ford","exterior_color":"Gray","cpo_indicator":false,"fuel_type":null,"listing_id":"43eb302e-446c-467d-a61d-11c287735fa4","certified_preowned":false,"seller_type":"dealership"}]}]