Vehicle Description
This 1997 Ford F-350 XLT feels like a rare find. After all, you
seldom find the combination of a four-door classic pickup, a
long-bed classic truck, and a 4x4. And when you do, it's usually
not this well preserved or has such low mileage. Plus, with some
great long-haul upgrades and turbodiesel power, you know it's ready
for some serious adventures.
While you may first notice the truck's size, the second thing that
catches your eye will be the originality. The Light Saddle Metallic
and Oxford White is a sophisticated two-tone worthy of this
XLT-level trim. It shows all the signs of being the factory
application, and it continues to have the right impressiveness for
a low-mileage diesel truck. In fact, with only about 75k miles on
the odometer, this feels like it has only completed the first
chapter of its useful life thus far. But you should never count
this one as a pretty pickup because it also has the right feature
for real work duty. After all, a truck with a bumper trailer hitch
and mountings for a fifth wheel loves being helpful. This has all
the best features for extra duty, including 8-lug Alcoa-style
wheels, side step rails, and the ability to mount large towing
mirrors.
The interior looks like a time capsule with its inviting level of
preservation. The quad cab design is rare from this era, and it
gives you the advantage of having a back seat that's as spacious as
a large sedan. There's room for six total across two rows of
benches, and if you feel like more individualized comfort, there
are fold-down armrests for each row. The XLT trim level means all
the best features, including cold-blowing air conditioning, power
windows, power locks, power mirrors, a sliding rear window, and the
factory AM/FM/cassette stereo. This is built for long-haul comfort,
so the steering wheel is on a tilt column to give you a full view
of the gauges - including the large speedo and handy tach. And
speaking of hauling, the upgrades you're most likely to spot are
two convenient towing features: the trailer brake control and a
trans temp readout.
The massive 7.3-liter PowerStroke turbodiesel already has a
reputation for being robust and bulletproof. And just like the rest
of this truck, this example looks stock and well-maintained. So it
fires up eagerly and runs with confidence. The floor-shift
two-speed transfer case is ideal for stout 4x4 duty. And no matter
if you are on or off-road, this one wants you to go farther. That's
why you have dual fuel tanks, an added auxiliary tank in the bed,
cruise control, and a four-speed automatic transmission with
overdrive. Plus, this is a true anytime driver with power steering,
brakes, and front discs.
The sale comes complete with transmission service manuals. This is
the low-mileage and premium diesel 4x4 that can get all the jobs
done. Call now!
