1985 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

[Rade8boy]

After graduating PSU and getting a job in 1985 I bought myself a brand new 85 Ford T-bird turbo coupe, I bought the resin body from All American models and the PE scripts and 10 hole mages from R&M of MD over 20+ years ago!! It is finally ready to put on the shelf, just needs the black windows trim, I ordered some black chrome foil. It may not be 100% correct but it is close enough for me.

[Scalper]

Looks good.. First model of a 85 I have seen . I like it.

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

I purchased a brand new 1983 Turbo Coupe after I graduated from college in May 1983. I have the AAM body and plan to make a quasi-replica of my ride. I'll use the 1985-87 instrument panel but I can make the outside look right. Great job on yours!

[gasman]

looks great, nice too see those old AAM kits being built,

[trogdor]

Looks nice. Do you have the mirrors ? On a car like that they are noticeable when missing.

[Chuck Most]

Builds like this make me miss the '87 I had.

[whale392]

TurboCoupes are cool. Come to think of it, any of the turbo Foxes were cool.

[dimaxion]

TurboCoupes are cool. Come to think of it, any of the turbo Foxes were cool.

I know what you did to complete this model . Well done on a stalled project . It is just right and great choice of colors . Is the interior correct ? Thanx ....

[Danno]

Sweet! Love those old AAM kits! Wish they were still around ...

[Tony T]

Nice looking build!!

[Rade8boy]

Here are some updated pictures with the side mirrors added and black foil, BTW, I was not impressed with the black foil, it is a lot thicker than the chrome and did not want to stick well, maybe it was old?? To answer some questions the original car was Light Regatta Blue with a light tan/beige interior and the interior is from the Monogram 87 kits so it is not really correct, see real car picture below. it is not 100% correct the sun roof in missing and the engine is somewhat close, but that is fine with me.

[dimaxion]

The Engine from the

Here are some updated pictures with the side mirrors added and black foil, BTW, I was not impressed with the black foil, it is a lot thicker than the chrome and did not want to stick well, maybe it was old?? To answer some questions the original car was Light Regatta Blue with a light tan/beige interior and the interior is from the Monogram 87 kits so it is not really correct, see real car picture below. it is not 100% correct the sun roof in missing and the engine is somewhat close, but that is fine with me.

The engine from the '85 (Monogram 1/24) Mustang SVO is the right mill for this one . A magazine back in the day ran a feature article making this model . I have the jewel like 10 holers and a collection of pieces to make this . Yes , another stalled project . You did this justice . Just right in all the details . Eye candy for me ....Thanx ..

[Drewstang]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but this is awesome. My first car was an 85 Thunderchicken with a CFI 5.0 and AOD. I've been trying to find an AAM body for a while with no luck.

[Scuderia]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but this is awesome. My first car was an 85 Thunderchicken with a CFI 5.0 and AOD. I've been trying to find an AAM body for a while with no luck.

From what I hear if you find one you'll pay dearly for it. I was looking for An AAM of the Stang LX they did and they are indeed about vanished.

[Drewstang]

Back to square one. I guess I'll be building a body from one of the drag car kits unless I stumble upon one.