Vehicle Description
This is the kind of truck you get to enjoy today and watch the
admiration rapidly appreciate. After all, this 1990 Ford F-150 XLT
Lariat is a loaded 4x4 pickup that's still ready to take its
fuel-injected V8 to work. But this one is also starting to get
those long stares of admiration that remind people of when they
first saw these flat-faced workhorses.
Here's an interesting dilemma. We saw plenty of these F-150s on the
road a quarter century ago. The tough-guy square styling really
resonated with pickup people, and Ford sold plenty. The problem is
that today, there are not too many of these icons around that
haven't seen a hard life. These F-150s were workhorses, so the few
that you do find are often very far from the condition they left
the showroom in. This truck is the one diamond in the rough. It has
a great period-correct two-tone and sheetmetal that has led a good
life. The XLT Lariat trim package added a pleasing amount of
brightwork to the truck, and there's even an extra pinstripe to
highlight the crisp full-length body crease. All of it remains in
very good condition, from the shiny factory wheels, to the big
chrome bumpers, to the brushed stainless steel tailgate insert.
Plus, the bedrails and full bed liner means this one can do much
more than the weekend chores and still look great. The tow hitch
will also make you the coolest vehicle everywhere from the boat
ramp to the campsite.
Inside is Ford's upscale XLT Lariat interior, which features red
velour on the seats for comfort, and wood-like trim on the dash to
give it a more luxurious feel. There's a fold-down center armrest
so you can decide if you want to carry two friends, or have a more
individual level of comfort. Regardless of how many people are
inside, this is quite a luxurious experience. Power windows, power
locks, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo w/USB input to plug in your
phone are features you don't find on many vintage pickups today.
The original factory steering wheel has the buttons for cruise
control, and beyond that is a full set of factory gauges, including
optional tach. The air conditioning is blowing nice and cold, but
we really know your favorite breezes will be the ones created when
you open the side vent windows and slide the rear glass. It's all
part of the vintage truck experience.
The 5.8-liter V8 was an optional upgrade, and it gives this pickup
the extra power you're going to love. After all, more power and the
go-anywhere ability of four-wheel drive makes this classic F-150
quite a capable machine in modern times. The condition of the
engine bay instantly tells you this has been well-maintained, and
the V8 is believed to be original to the truck. The fuel-injected
motor neatly straddles the line between power and economy, and it's
mated to a rugged four-speed automatic transmission with
highway-friendly overdrive. Plus, with power steering, power brakes
w/discs up front, and modern Nexen tires, it's quite a comfortable
cruiser.
When something this affordable and useful can also be a cherished
classic, too, then you know you've found something special. Call
today!!!
