Vehicle Description
If you really love a vintage machine, then it's time to dig into
the details of this 1978 Ford F-100 XLT Lariat. There have been the
right investments in preservation and restoration to deliver a cool
factory look inside and out of this premium Lariat-level pickup.
Plus, it has all the features you want - from V8 power to an A/C
interior.
In 1978, the Lariat package was created to showcase an upgraded and
very stylish pickup. That's why you're looking at an impressive
full trim package, wide chrome bumpers, and square headlights
(lower models had the round ones in '78.) Ford's two-tone Medium
Copper and Cream packaging is factory correct, and it gives a warm
feeling of a true vintage F-Series. Plus, all the highly stylized
trim provides a nice dividing line for the paintwork. And the liner
paint in the bed lets you know this classic truck still wants to
earn its keep. This one really has a nice vintage local boy look,
right down to the factory-style wheels. So you'll love that this
even has a DSO 22 tag. That means it was originally sent to the
Charlotte area, and over four decades later it's still selling out
of here!
Trucks can often feel a bit drab inside, but not this one. A newer
seat cover replicates what was available on the premium Lariat, and
so you get a rarely-seen look that also includes comfortable cloth
inserts for you and your passenger. The brown with white accenting
on the bench nicely coordinates with the doors, carpeting, and dash
to give this truck a very uniform look. This period-correct upscale
feeling is continued with great classic premium features like the
walnut wood-like trim, an AM/FM stereo, and factory air
conditioning that's blowing nice and cold. Yes, the gun rack also
comes with the sale - so it can truly be vintage truck
motoring.
Take a look under the hood and you'll know this is factory-quality
blue oval. The 351 cubic-inch V8 is believed to be original, and
does not appear to have been fussed with over the years. Instead,
it's just a product of good maintenance, and you know it by the way
this one fires up eagerly. No matter if you're still letting this
truck be a proper workhorse or just cruising, you'll appreciate
good driving features like the three-speed automatic transmission,
power steering, and power front disc brakes.
The sale comes complete with the dealer invoice, original bill of
sale, and owner's manual. It's a classic truck that loves to turn
head with its true vintage style, and we all know how cool that
is.
