Vehicle Description
When you dreamed of big do-everything trucks in the 1990s, this
1997 Ford F-350 XLT Super Duty dually was it. Dual rear wheels, a
fifth-wheel attachment, rugged upgrades, and a loaded extended cab
interior make it irresistible.
You can instantly tell this truck has led a well-respected life so
far. The story we're told is that the long-term first owner only
used this for occasional trailering. After all, the mileage is
exceptionally low for a long-haul king like this diesel F-350. The
Toreador Red Metallic paint is believed to be the original
application. While there's room for improvement on the finish, we
kind of like how this remains complete without losing its
ready-to-work style. And this one was given all the best
accessories, including a heavy-duty brush guard, Bully side steps,
an RKI headache rack, a Quantum toolbox, a fifth wheel tailgate,
and a Reese pro series 15,000 lbs fifth wheel hitch. It all tells
you that a Super Duty is ideal for getting down to work, but this
example was never thrown into the deep end. Instead, any real truck
duty was done with care. And that same attitude continues today
because the liner in the bed protects it from your big chores. This
one also has all the right big truck features you want, including
the running light on top of the cab, wide towing mirrors, and those
awesome 8-lug wheels. And speaking of the wheels, the stance and
traction of a dually are exactly what you want for real
hauling.
Super Duty trucks often pull long-haul duty, and so they are made
to be comfortable. The extended cab gives you the advantage of
having a back seat that can accommodate extra people or extra
storage. And Ford made sure this was truly comfortable for the
driver. That's why the front has two high-back bucket seats with
fold-down armrests and a large center console. Your seat even power
adjusts to the ideal position. And because this was built to be a
great truck to take near or far, you have all the right premium
features, like cold-blowing air conditioning, power windows, power
locks, cruise control, a tilt steering column, sliding rear window,
and an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth.
The engine bay is filled with 7.3-liters of Power Stroke
turbodiesel muscle. The large displacement and a sturdy reputation
make this a true hauling machine. In fact, we even have a receipt
showing a new four-speed automatic transmission installed in 2022.
Good maintenance is at the cornerstone of a hardy Power Stroke, and
this one also includes good fundamentals like the water pump,
serpentine belt tensioner, radiator hoses, thermostat, and more all
serviced in 2018. And since you have power steering and power
brakes with discs up front, it's as easy to take to the grocery
store as it is to haul your large trailer.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and maintenance
records. This is a rare opportunity where preservation, power, and
utility come together in an awesome package. Don't miss this
dually, call today!
