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![]() Stout, solid and highly adaptable, these Teksid aluminum blocks have spent the last two decades powering everything from Mustangs and street rods to Aviators and Panoz roadsters. Toss the car's chrome-trimmed hood and you'll find a 32-valve dual overhead cam Lincoln InTech V8 that's one of the hottest and most versatile engines Ford ever produced. And today, this classic rolls as a stunning tribute to one of the coolest designs to ever fly out of Dearborn, Michigan. Modern headlights, Mark VIII door handles and a power moonroof perfectly complement turquoise birds and brilliant trim that was carefully refinished by the pros at Advanced Plating in Nashville, Tennessee. Naturally, a star of that caliber requires top notch panel fit, as the folks who bolted this coupe together spent ample time making sure its jet-inspired fuselage maintained excellent cohesion. From its glossy shine to its chip-free rocker panels, that paint's deep finish is nice enough to be the star at any local cruise night, and certainly nicer than the car's original, factory-applied pigment. Professionally assembled by Charlotte's own Finished Dreams Restoration, and professionally painted by Winston-Salem's The Paint Shop, this Ford's lust-inducing body reflects a picturesque coat of Raven Black 2-stage. Looking for a truly exceptional, truly unique collector car? This imposing 'Bigbird' is unmistakably you! You see, this classic bird's profile is merely an attractive illusion as, underneath its surface, smooth 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII mechanicals are right and ready to cruise! Complete with a rebuilt InTech V8, a modern automatic transmission and independent air ride suspension, this stunning Lincoln, err, Ford mixes the best aesthetics of one of Detroit's most storied creations with the mechanical prowess of one of America's greatest luxury coupes. But rare is the masterpiece that can so seamlessly blend two completely different vehicles as this stately Ford Thunderbird. Since the earliest days of hot rodding, engine swaps have served as a means for sophisticated gearheads to continually satisfy their need for more speed, better performance and less weight. * Sale includes build photos and build receipts * Power rack-and-pinion steering / 4-wheel power disc brakes * Remote Keyless Entry / Power door locks ![]() * Lincoln Mark VIII interior / Modern air conditioning * 4R70W 4-speed automatic transmission / 3.08 rear gears ![]() * Modified 1961 Ford Thunderbird body / 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII mechanicals Frame Off Built Thunderbird 4.6L 32V EFI V8 4 Speed Auto Air Ride ABS Disc Brake
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