This is a one-owner-built 1986 Ford Thunderbird Elan that has been meticulously developed over decades as a dedicated drag car. My late father was the original owner and builder, and this car was his absolute pride and joy. Every component was chosen intentionally — no shortcuts, no compromises.
This is not a slapped-together project or a flipped race car. It is a gold-standard build, maintained and refined by one person who knew every bolt on it. The car runs low 10-second quarter mile times, makes roughly 800 horsepower, is set up on E85, and is ready to race.
I am looking for the right buyer — someone who understands what this car is and respects how it was built.
If you’re looking for something unique, powerful, and built top of the line with passion, pride, and real craftsmanship, this is the one.
ENGINE / COOLING / FUEL
• Windsor-based stroker engine
o Displacement believed to be 393 or 408 cid
o Exact internals unknown without teardown
• Edelbrock Victor aluminum heads
• Hogan aluminum intake manifold
• Dual Holley XP carburetors – 650 CFM each
• MSD 6AL ignition
• Meziere electric water pump
• Aluminum radiator
• Aluminum fuel tank
• Mostly AN-style fittings throughout
• Set up for E85 (can be converted back to pump gas)
Estimated output: ~800 HP
Consistent low-10 second performance
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⚙️ TRANSMISSION / DRIVETRAIN
• C4 automatic transmission (in car)
• B&M shifter
• Built for drag racing
• Additional C4 transmission available separately (not included unless negotiated)
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🛞 CHASSIS / SAFETY / INTERIOR
• Padded 6-point roll cage
• Crow 5-point harness (expired June 2024)
• Dash-mounted tachometer with shift light
• Full instrumentation
• External driver cooling fan
• Dual XS Power 12-volt AGM batteries
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🛞 WHEELS & TIRES
• Front: 165/80R15 Americus
• Rear: P255/70R15 Milestar Street Steel
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🧱 BODY / EXTERIOR
• 1986 Thunderbird Elan body
• Ed Quay aluminum rear spoiler
• Clean, purposeful race appearance
• Built to perform, not to sit under lights
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📄 OWNERSHIP & HISTORY
• Original owner since new
• Built, maintained, and raced by my father
• Clean title in hand
• This car has never been passed around or hacked together
• It has history, integrity, and soul
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🧰 KNOWN / DISCLOSURES?
• Engine internals (cam, compression, rotating assembly brands) are unknown without teardown
• Safety harness will need updating for current NHRA certification
• Built as a drag car — not a street cruiser
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💬 SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
This car will not be sold to someone who doesn’t understand what they’re buying.
No joy rides. Cash or verified funds only. Trailer recommended.
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📌 EXTRA
• Additional C4 transmission available separately
(Great spare or alternate setup — pricing upon request)
Contact Info:
480-304-0880
[email protected]
