Vehicle Description
This 1974 Ford F100 XLT is one sturdy, strong driving truck. With
V8 power under the hood, and both its original window sticker and
owners manual sitting securely in its glove box to provide some
historical context, it's ready to bring some welcome nostalgia to
your driving routine, whether that be through dependably
transporting you to your work site or handling any hauling chores
you might send its way.
While there had already been five previous incarnations of F-series
trucks, and the sixth generation (of which this '74 is a member)
featured approximately the same size wheelbase as its predecessor,
you can make a pretty strong argument that Ford rolled out one of
its most significant improvements for this class, in the form of
its much more extensive use of galvanized steel that's ably helped
this pickup to withstand the rigors of duty over the years still
very much intact and showing no structural weaknesses. Just trace
the prominent lengths of chrome trim running its sides and you'll
see that they remain impressively even from front to back - a good
sign that this F-100 retains the same rigidity and body alignment
it rolled off the line with nearly 45 years ago. Clad in black,
you'll see no perforations from encroaching elements, even when you
direct your focus down to its rocker panels. Both the front and
rear bumpers appear well-aligned and all of its window glass is
impressively clear, adding to this truck's continued vitality.
While the company's "Built Ford Tough" slogan wouldn't debut until
the late '90s, it's pretty easy to see it already had some basis in
fact far sooner.
The black vinyl interior provides a comfortable, welcoming
environment while on the road, with a refurbished and well-padded
bench seat that mixes vinyl and cloth. Being a member of the F-100s
sixth generation also yields some benefits as far as the interior
is concerned, in the form of a substantially roomier cabin and
significantly improved ventilation, and upgraded "XLT" model status
brings with it a more stylish sensibility. Air conditioning was a
seldom seen option during this era, so its presence is a welcome
surprise. The burl-patterned dash area still looks impressively
straight, with a set of easily readable original gauges residing in
the instrument cluster and an AM/FM radio sitting front and center.
The bed area in back features more extensive use of double-walled
construction than in previous generations, and looks nice and
straight, with no visible damage to its floor or wheel wells.
Looming just above the bed is a Ford-branded hard top fiberglass
cover to conceal its contents that conveniently opens like a cooler
to allow access to the space inside.
Underneath the hood, a factory-correct 360 cubic inch V8 sits in a
very tidy engine bay to power this workhorse. It's paired with a
3-speed automatic transmission and still sounds strong as it
exhales into a set of aftermarket headers. Despite the generous bed
length and wheelbase that's made it such a sought after work truck
over the years, with its featured power steering and power brakes,
its agile maneuverability and stopping prowess belies its size.
This vintage Ford pickup sits strong and tall on a set of 15" Pace
rims outfitted with Eldorado Legend GT tires.
This 1974 Ford F-100 offers a rare combination of rugged, classic
charm to set it apart, and a trustworthy, strong running condition
to make it a valuable companion on the road as soon as you get it
home. Call today!
