Vehicle Description
For a lot of guys, trucks are a fun, inexpensive, and surprisingly
practical way to get their muscle car fix. With a strong-running
5.0 liter V8, rear-wheel-drive, and a handsome two-tone paint job,
this one-owner (no kidding) 1971 Ford F-100 certainly has the
personality of the Mustang's muscle-bound cousin.
I like these trucks. They have an honest, hard-working look, and if
you grew up in the '70s and '80s, they were everywhere. However,
times have changed and just finding one is a tough challenge, let
alone locating one this straight and equipped with A/C. This one
was originally all gold, but it was recently treated to a two-tone
makeover that really makes it pop. Someone clearly spent the time
and effort to get it straight but the base stock had to be pretty
good for it to turn out this nice. Today there is some light orange
peel that could be erased by a pro, but we have to admit we like
the ready-to work look. This truck also features all kinds of
bright trim, including the stainless rub strip running down the
sides and a flashy set of chrome bumpers, which look almost new.
The FORD insert on the tailgate is a definite throwback to the era
that'll bring a smile to your face, and the bed itself is protected
by a spray-in bedliner that means it doesn't mind doing a little
work now and then. This truck ain't just for show.
Upscale is not a word often associated with pickup trucks of this
vintage, but the black interior of this F-100 looks comfortable
enough for a cross-country drive. A correct seat cover is
comfortable and durable vinyl that's easy to maintain, and there
are OEM-spec carpets on the floor to help control noise and heat.
The original instruments are housed in an interesting wrap-around
gauge panel, although this one only covers the basics of speed,
temperature, and fuel level. As I mentioned, this truck was fitted
with A/C under the dash, which is a very nice upgrade on a vehicle
you're going to drive, and the original AM radio is still in the
center of the dash. Handsome door panels, a recent dash pad, and an
undamaged factory steering wheel all make this one feel very
fresh.
For all-out torque, it's hard to beat Ford's familiar 302 cubic
inch V8, better known as the 5.0. This one comes from a '76 F100
but it's been fully rebuilt. There's an .040 overbore, a mild
street cam, and an Edelbrock carburetor on a Weiand intake to make
some power. Ford Racing valve covers and an open-element air
cleaner give it a performance look and there's traditional Ford
Blue paint on the block itself. Start it up and it idles with a
muscle-car-like burble from the twin tailpipes, while out on the
road it sounds just like your 5.0 Mustang. The A/C uses R-134a
refrigerant for easy maintenance, disc brakes have been fitted up
front, and there are quite a few new parts on the suspension.
Underneath there are other obvious signs of clean southern living,
plus a 3-speed automatic transmission, and it sits on the original
steel wheels with hubcaps and 255/70/15 radials for a stock
look.
We seem to have a knack for finding nice pickups, and when they're
packed with power and luxury in equal measure, they never last
long, so call today!
