Vehicle Description
Don't worry Ford fans, we've got you covered. While I don't know
why more Chevys than Fords seem to have survived, that only makes
this 1974 Ford F100 Ranger XLT more unique. Besides, big block V8
power in a tastefully designed wrapper never goes out of style,
even if that wrapper has a pickup bed.
This great-looking Ford has been treated well for the past 40 years
and it shows. The two-tone paint is quite good and there's not much
sign that this truck ever hauled lumber or bricks during the week
or pushed a plow in the winter. In fact, the way it shines, I'm
betting that someone special-ordered this truck and kept it shined
as polished as his pride-and-joy. These Fords are gaining
popularity and they really are great-looking machines, rugged and
tough-looking, but with enough style to look at home in a high-end
restaurant parking lot. The bright trim strip along the flanks
emphasizes the straight lines and good panel alignment, and you'll
be pleased to learn that the bumpers, grille, and all the lenses on
this truck shine up nicely and give it a well-maintained look. The
bed area is been protected with a drop-in bedliner, so you can
still use this truck as designed and a set of handsome bed rails
make it easy to secure the load.
The interior is dressed in its best formalwear, with a new tan
bench seat, matching door panels, and new tan carpets on the floor.
For a little glitter, the door sills and hardware has a bright
chrome shine and the three-spoke steering wheel has a matching
leather wrap. Factory instruments offer a pretty comprehensive view
of the engine, which is what you want in a pickup truck, and aside
from slight faded lenses, they're in great shape. The
factory-installed AM/FM stereo lives in the center of the dash and
still sounds decent, taking you back to a simpler time, which is
the entire point of old trucks like this. You'll also be happy to
see factory A/C on the options list, and this one is still equipped
for R12 refrigerant (needs a recharge) so it's particularly
effective. Heavy-duty floor mats help protect the carpets, so don't
be afraid to put this one to work now and then.
And speaking of engine bays, the 390 cubic inch V8 under the hood
was just tuned up and runs superbly. Torquey and with a great
soundtrack to accompany it, the big block V8 moves the pickup truck
easily, empty or full, and feels extremely torquey around town.
It's a little grungy, but it's all original, including the Ford
Blue paint on the block itself and the factory-installed air
cleaner up top. The A/C compressor dominates the top of the engine,
but the aforementioned tune-up parts are clearly visible, and it
has obviously been properly maintained over the years. Power
steering and brakes mean it's easy to maneuver, and it channels
power through a freshly rebuilt 3-speed automatic transmission and
a 9-inch rear end. Ford's rugged "Twin I-Beam" front suspension is
as tough as it comes, and the new dual exhaust system uses
glasspack-style mufflers for a great V8 sound. The floors are
remarkably clean, as you can see in the photos, and with flashy
15-inch chrome and 235/75/15 whitewall radials, it looks
period-perfect.
Now is the time to give the old Fords some credit, and few look as
good as this two-tone F100. Call today!