Vehicle Description
There's always something cool about a forward-control pickup, and
this 1965 Ford Econoline shows it off nicely. It's a blank slate
with a ton of potential and a few nice upgrades already in
place.
What makes this truck look so distinct is also what makes it so
useful. The cab pushed in front of the wheels and a
lineage/suspension shared with panel vans means you get a long bed
and tall sides that offer a true ready-to-work attitude. So we bet
this would be the ideal attention-getter to put your business name
on and park everywhere like a mobile billboard. There's the right
mix of noteworthiness and authenticity where the red paint is bold,
but the finish is also worn in enough for a true workman. The body
isn't afraid of Lowe's runs, but the way the doors close
confidently also lets you know this has been respected for over 60
years. This one has many distinctive touches, like the attractive
full-length trim, bed-mounted full-size spare, and desirable
five-window cab.
These forward-control trucks offer individual bucket seats for
added comfort you don't often get in pickups. And the texture of
the cloth upholstery is distinctly attractive. Like the exterior,
you'll find it clean and vintage with just the right touches of
worn-in authenticity. There are nice details for better cruising,
like the working heater and an upgraded radio. The setup is ideal
for driving, where you get a commanding view of the road and a
well-balanced mid-engine layout.
Ford's sturdy inline-six is mounted between the seats for a nice
weight balance. It has a good look of honesty, just like the rest
of this truck, and it's even a year-correct powerhouse. But it's
also easy to sport some worthwhile maintenance, like the newer
carburetor. So it fires up readily, runs nicely, and shifts
smoothly on the column-shifted three-speed manual transmission.
These mid-engine Econoline trucks are sought after because there
are so many different fun ways to customize them, and the value
price leaves room in your budget to create the V8 classic pickup of
your dreams. But even if all you do is cruise this one as is, you
know there's plenty of fun in something this distinct and honest.
Call now!
