Vehicle Description
Lot #750-1979 Ford F150 Ranger Lariat 4 Wheel Drive- This Short
Wheelbase F150 comes to us via a long time award winning South
Carolina collector and builder. This restoration was truly a labor
of love with absolutely no expenses spared. There is, without a
doubt, no amount of pictures or words that can come close to
adequately describing this truck. It positively must be seen to
appreciate. This was an extensive multiyear complete "Frame Off"
restoration project that left nothing untouched. Every part, every
nut and bolt possible was refurbished or rebuilt. Factory equipment
includes a 351 C.I. V-8 Engine, Air Conditioning, Automatic
Transmission, Ranger "Lariat" package. Power Disc Brakes, Power
Steering, AMFM Radio, Deluxe Trim and "Lariat" Interior. The Air
Conditioning was upgraded to a more efficient modern system. The
radio was replaced with a modern vintage style unit and the wheels
and tires were replaced for personal preference. One could get lost
in the deep Black paint. As mentioned before, the owner is a
well-known builder and collector. He is not a dealer. This Truck
was never meant to be sold. It was a heart-felt inspired project
that money was truly no object. The same amount of time and labor
that goes into $100,000.00 restorations was also put into this
truck. Owner states that the 71,000 miles that are showing on the
odometer are correct, (as represented on the title), and that it
was a very nice running and driving truck even before the
restoration was started. As we all know, things change. The owner
is moving on to a new venture that does not include collector
vehicles. We know that more than one of these Lariats were produced
in 1979, but it would be highly doubtful that there is another one
anywhere that would even come close to comparing to this one.
For more information about this amazing F150 or the September 24
Auction in Concord, NC, please call Tim Tuck
