Thunder-Stang: 1989 Ford Mustang 3.8 SC

Modified Ford Mustangs are a dime a dozen so it takes a lot to come across one that is out of the ordinary.  Ford's Thunderbird Super Coupe was available from 1989-1995 with a 3.8 pushrod V-6 huffed on by a Eaton M90 supercharger that was good for up to 230 hp and 330 lbs of torque.  The Ford 3.8 SC engine made good power, but never seemed garner the cult following that the similar displacement Buick Grand National turbo engine did.  Today's Stang takes the road less traveled and has the unusual V6 engine swap into the state highway patrol favored notchback body style.  Find this 1989 Ford Mustang Notchback for sale in Beacon Falls, CT for $5,500 via craigslist.

Soup or Salad: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

The tenth generation Ford Thunderbird was released in 1989 and within a few months the Super Coupe (SC) version was Motor Trend's Car of the Year. Luckily for people who like cheap cars, the COTY award is worth about as much as one of those 4x6 pre-paid post cards that fall out of automotive magazines like oversized confetti and the Super Coupe can be picked up for super cheap.  Find this 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe offered for $4,500 in Star, ID via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

35th Anniversary Edition: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

The tenth generation Ford Thunderbird was released in 1989 (along with the Mercury Cougar) on the MN12 platform, which distanced it from the Mustang it had previously shared the Fox platform with.  New to the 10th gen T-Bird was an independent rear suspension, a supercharged V6 and a Mazda sourced 5-speed manual gearbox.  But if you wanted all of those goodies together, the only way was to get the Super Coupe.  Find this 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe 35th Anniversary Edition here on eBay offered for $3,995 buy-it-now or make-offer located in San Diego, CA.