Vehicle Description
You're looking at one cool vintage pickup, that's so well cared
for, that the glistening two-tone is actually the original paint!
In fact, the only major component that's not original is the
recently rebuilt, but period-correct, 360ci V8. Oh yeah, this 1972
Ford F100 Ranger is the vintage pickup for fans of true
classics.
Everyone loves the look of this two-tone green. The Sea Pine is a
great '70s era color, and with it on the lower portion and the
roof, it does a nice job of sandwiching in the lighter Wintergreen.
And while people will admire your taste in colors, you get to shock
them by saying it's the original application. It has been given a
careful and thorough buffing recently to bring out the shine, but
this is the same paint that was on this F100 when it arrived in the
Charlotte area 45 years ago. Yes, this truck was ordered for our
district all those decades ago, and you can really tell it has been
cared for properly over the years. In fact, you'll love the details
like all that brightwork. These upper-level Rangers carried more
trim than some of the Ford cars of the days, and they looked
particularly premium directly from the factory. Today, all those
pieces are still in place and intact, including the wide grille,
chrome bumpers, bed rails, and dual strips that run the entire
length of the pickup. But, there's also no mistaking those nice
optional features that range from the period-correct trailer
mirrors to the factory hubcaps. They couldn't resist adding the
dual exhaust for a little flair, but let's face it, you'd do the
same.
When you open the door, you soon realize that the exterior two-tone
is carried directly to the interior for a great uniform appearance.
Wide enough for three across seating, the cab is surprisingly
spacious, even in this age of extended and crew cab pickups. And,
it feels quite nice thanks to a new seat cover and floor matting.
Door panels have the premium padded vinyl that match the rest of
the interior, and have an armrest for long haul comfort. The simple
but easy-to-read gauges are arranged ahead of the driver, and seem
to be in original condition, as well as the factory steering wheel.
In fact, this pickup has a nice original feel right down to the
AM/FM radio, heat/defrost controls, and nicely presented walnut
trim pattern.
The 360 cubic-inch V8 looks great under the hood with its big blue
block, proper blue "Powered by Ford" valve covers, and even the
blue air cleaner. It's a standout package that looks like it's
radiating power out of the engine bay. But more than just bold
looks, the V8 was rebuilt only about 34K miles ago (although it
looks and runs as fresh as it was 34 days ago). This optional
larger motor means a sweeter rumble out of the dual exhaust, and it
offers extra pulling power if you want to use this vintage Ford to
tow the toys. But even just as a cruiser, this pickup is quite
appealing. The three-on-the-tree manual transmission gives you all
the control you could want over the V8, and the twin I-beam front
suspension is the perfect solution for both comfort and
strength.
The market for vintage F-Series pickups is hot right now, so the
best way to standout is with a very sold truck that's been cared
for like a time capsule. And at this price, you know it will be
gone soon. Call today!!