Photo: Garage Kept Motors
Still can't be bothered by a modern-day pickup fitted with fresh tech gear, and would you rather have something older and much simpler? How does a Ford F-100 with a restomod twist sound?
Derived from the F-Series, which has certainly withstood the test of time, the F-100 was a half-ton version of its larger siblings. The pictured copy was made in 1972, which places it in the final year of production of the fourth generation, with its successor launching in 1973. Back then, it was offered in three trim levels and with a generous amount of engines.
As you can likely tell from the images accompanying the ad, this F-100 Stepside short bed truck is not exactly 100% original, though it retains some of the OEM traits. It stands out immediately due to the bright blue paint finish, sporting the usual amount of shiny chrome trim at the front sides and rear, and on the wheels, which were shod in chunky tires with white branding on them. It has a hand-painted tailgate, wooden flooring in the bed joined by a tool case made of the same material, and a big desire to be driven on a constant basis.
Its future owner will enjoy stuff such as the leather upholstery wrapped around the two seats, door cards, and other components, a custom center console, new gauges, and a stereo system that bears the signature of Kenwood. And that's certainly not all, as the occupants won't have to sweat on a hot summer's day courtesy of the air conditioning. The classic truck also gets power windows and power locks for additional comfort, which may be common these days, but they were considered luxury features over fifty years ago when this old-timer came to life.
Want to know about what lies under the hood? That would be a 5.0-liter V8 engine with a carburetor. The listing doesn't say anything about the power, stating that it is hooked up to a C6 automatic transmission and that the 150-amp alternator is new. Power brakes are also on deck, and the 1972 Ford F-100 has a custom exhaust system, too. And if you have to know, the answer is yes, it was rebuilt roughly 5,000 miles (~8,000 km) ago, so there is a lot of life left in it, alongside the typical nostalgia surrounding such a vehicle.
Advertised by Garage Kept Motors here, this classic pickup can become yours if you're willing to pay the asking price of $26,500. That's around as much as a brand-new Ford Maverick when equipped with a few options and less than a new Ranger, which has an MSRP of $27,400 in our market. So, which one would it be, the F-100 or something newer?
As you can likely tell from the images accompanying the ad, this F-100 Stepside short bed truck is not exactly 100% original, though it retains some of the OEM traits. It stands out immediately due to the bright blue paint finish, sporting the usual amount of shiny chrome trim at the front sides and rear, and on the wheels, which were shod in chunky tires with white branding on them. It has a hand-painted tailgate, wooden flooring in the bed joined by a tool case made of the same material, and a big desire to be driven on a constant basis.
Its future owner will enjoy stuff such as the leather upholstery wrapped around the two seats, door cards, and other components, a custom center console, new gauges, and a stereo system that bears the signature of Kenwood. And that's certainly not all, as the occupants won't have to sweat on a hot summer's day courtesy of the air conditioning. The classic truck also gets power windows and power locks for additional comfort, which may be common these days, but they were considered luxury features over fifty years ago when this old-timer came to life.
Want to know about what lies under the hood? That would be a 5.0-liter V8 engine with a carburetor. The listing doesn't say anything about the power, stating that it is hooked up to a C6 automatic transmission and that the 150-amp alternator is new. Power brakes are also on deck, and the 1972 Ford F-100 has a custom exhaust system, too. And if you have to know, the answer is yes, it was rebuilt roughly 5,000 miles (~8,000 km) ago, so there is a lot of life left in it, alongside the typical nostalgia surrounding such a vehicle.
Advertised by Garage Kept Motors here, this classic pickup can become yours if you're willing to pay the asking price of $26,500. That's around as much as a brand-new Ford Maverick when equipped with a few options and less than a new Ranger, which has an MSRP of $27,400 in our market. So, which one would it be, the F-100 or something newer?
Google News