Vehicle Description
This tidy 1978 Ford F-350 Camper Special pickup gets things right
where it matters. It has a ton of terrific vintage details to keep
it a cool survivor-style machine, and there are the right
investments to keep it a solid-driving true truck.
Truck fans instantly recognize the unique profile of a (Super)
Camper Special. Ford pushed the rear axle to the back to elongate
the wheelbase and make this a better riding machine for those
wanting to use it for a slide-in camper. So not only is it useful,
but it's also an instantly identifiable distinction for those of us
who love HD pickups. In fact, this one really looks like a truck
lover's pickup. It has great XLT-level details like the big chrome
bumper, full-length trim, and classic wheel covers over the F-350's
robust 8-lug wheels. The factory-correct Cream and Dark Brown
Metallic have been given a more recent respray that makes this one
look exceptional. You will find some signs of use around this
F-350, but then again, you also don't want anyone accusing you of
having a trailer queen. Instead, the best details are for both form
and function. It includes a double tow hitch, big mud flaps, front
camper tabs, and a full-size spare under the special side
compartment. Even the truck's name is unique. The Camper Special
was on Ford's books for many years before they created these
extreme rear-wheel machines. So when they upgraded the wheelbase
they also upgraded the name to a Super Camper Special. But the
"Super" was dropped after a few years when the Super Cab came
around. It's little details like this that remind you why we love
unique trucks.
The interior loves to have a classic journeyman attitude. That
means good-looking vinyl on the seats, vintage wood-like trim, and
the classic dual-spoke steering wheel. This is even a factory A/C
truck (it will need a belt and/or service to blow cold again.)
You'll appreciate good factory-style features like the sliding rear
window and working dome light package. And there are also the right
handy upgrades, like the trailer brake control and better road trip
driving from the AM/FM/CD stereo with USB and Bluetooth.
This was born with a 460 cubic-inch V8, and so it's great to still
have this displacement under the hood today. But while this may
look stock, if you dig deeper, you can see it now inhales deeper
with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor. And you'll also see good
maintenance that keeps this a strong runner. Plus, power steering,
power brakes, front discs, and the heavier-duty three-speed C6
automatic transmission are the kind of worthwhile features to make
your journeys easier.
Complete with owner's manual, this is such a cool classic Camper
Special that is ready right now for a nice slide-in
home-away-from-home... or maybe you have even bigger plans for this
useful and robust F-350. All we know is that weekend adventures
await with this truck, but the only way to have fun with this
unique F-350 tomorrow is if you call today!
