Vehicle Description
Opportunities like the one presented by this 1987 Ford F-150 XLT
Lariat 4x4 are few and far between. After all, how often do you
come across a pickup with more than 30 years under its belt that's
logged a mere 26,000 miles? It's served just one owner during its
lifetime and has been thoroughly well-maintained, so it possesses
all the road readiness you'd want in a frequent driver.
This F-150 still retains its factory exterior configuration and is
clad in a striking shade of silver, accented by burgundy stripes
along its lower sides that confer a subtle aftermarket touch, but
were in fact part and parcel with its original paint job. From all
appearances this truck has avoided any notable collisions, so it
remains well-aligned and straight, and if you take a lap around,
you'll see that its hood and doors still sit flush, with even gaps
allowing them to open and shut smoothly. While pickups often engage
in some strenuous activities and it's common to see battle wounds
that come from bearing overly ambitious loads, there are no such
signs of abuse here - this F-150's limited and careful usage has
definitely yielded dividends. The bumpers both fore and aft are
unblemished and level, and if you take a closer look in back,
you'll see that the real estate around the trailer hitch appears
completely unmarred - strong evidence that this truck has also
avoided any towing mishaps, as well. The pass-through rear window
was a dealer option that's always a big plus.
The burgundy interior has weathered the years in strong fashion -
climb inside and take your place behind the wheel and you'll notice
right away just how comfortable the plush, velour-covered bench
seat is. The dash area carries a factory AM/FM/Cassette stereo
that's in good form to provide a period-appropriate soundtrack for
your travels. Because this pickup carries the distinction of both
Ford's Lariat and XLT designations, it features a nice list of
creature comforts for its era, including power windows and door
locks, cruise control and an air conditioning system that's blowing
cold and strong to keep the cabin nice and comfortable. The bed
area in back is lined with sturdy plastic over its floor and bed
rails to protect from any shifting cargo and is in very clean
condition.
You'll find a 5.8 liter V8 - the metrically measured close cousin
to the 351s that have powered so many Ford products over the years
under the hood. Fed by a rebuilt 4-barrel carb, the engine is in
top form - the light mileage it's logged now finds it in its
mechanical prime. With a 3-speed automatic transmission on board
just behind the powerplant and 4x4 off-road capability standing at
the ready via the easily accessed lever inside the cabin, this is a
pickup that's equally at home on or off the asphalt and the dual
gas tanks provide an outstanding range between fill-ups. Power
steering makes it easy to maneuver while power brakes that feature
discs up front provide plenty of stopping ability. This fresh and
sharp-looking vintage workhorse stands tall on a set of 15"
American Racing wheels wearing broad, beefy 33x12.5LT15 BF Goodrich
All-Terrain T/A tires.
If you're searching for a truck that's got what it takes to pull
double duty as both a workhorse and a smile-inducing off-roader and
offers plenty of rugged mid'80s style, you should check out this
1987 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 4x4. Call today!