Here are some ‘interesting’ and low-mile MN12 anniversary specials that all popped up around the same time.
First, we have a 1990 Thunderbird SC 35th Anniversary Special. This was a pretty good example of a special, in that it was reserved for supercharged SC trim. Also, it had unique seats with alcantara before it was a household name. Beyond that, it was just a super coupe with black paint, blue stripe and blacked out wheels. Still, it was pretty tasteful compared to some, and these had lots ‘o torque.
This example has 77 (yes, 000074) miles on it. So, yes, someone socked one of these away thinking it would be a collector car. We sincerely doubt it will pull 20K, but maybe 10 to 15 isn’t crazy? That would still be WELL above any normal SC price. Also, this is an automatic, which could hurt (?).
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$20,000 BIN price
Sandy, OR
Update 04/05/2013: Closed with no bids
There’s that suede material with the blue detail.
If you wondered what these looked like new…here it is.
Blue stripe theme carried on with the exterior, but, thankfully, it was a thin stripe. The wheels are standard SC units with black-painted centers.
Update: Ended with no bids, and we’re not surprised.
Don’t despair, here’s another, this one with 32Kmiles:
$8,995 opening bid, one bid,$13,995 BIN
East Moline, IL
04/05/2013 update: Still $8,995 with 1 bid – reserve not met
Before we move on to the Cougars, note that there was a 1995 40th Anniversary T-Bird. It was much less impressive vs. the 1990 vehicle, in that it had no engine requirement and, as far as we can tell, was specifically not available on the SC. The 40th Anniversary package was basically rocker panel decals and a couple badges. Click below for all you’ll ever want to know.
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Cougar time!
Sadly, the Cougar anniversary specials were also less exciting vs. the 1990 Thunderbird.
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1992 25th Anniversary Cougar
BIN $3,995 in Clearwater, FL
04/05/2013 update: Ended unsold
Yep – two-tone tan/green interior! They invested in changes, but I’m apparently NOT the target demographic.
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1997 Cougar 30th Anniversary,31K miles! (act now!!!)
$9,500 starting bid, no bids
St. Petersburg, FL
04/05/2013 update: Ended with no bids
This one’s just plain dull and, yes, it has the 3.8L. Wheels and a badge or two. Meh – the chrome trim added at this car’s minor change secured its position as thoroughly non-enthusiast. Note that both of these Cougars are in FL…
Front seats are too offensive, but we’re not sure what’s up with the different color on the rear seat trim (lighting?).
