For Sale: 1979 Ford F250 in Kentwood, Michigan

The F250 was the last year of the sixth generation F series truck . The success of the F series had carried on more than three decades at this point and still lives on today. The 1979 model changed the circle headlights to square headlights but the rest of the truck was the same. The 1978 and 1979 models had a single piece insert for the grille unlike all other prior models . In 1979 the F series truck became the bestselling vehicle in the world, this was also the first time that ford motor company introduced the slogan " built ford tough." The F-250 came in Custom, Ranger, Ranger XLT and Ranger Lariat trim choices, with Custom being the base level and Lariat the most luxurious. The crew cab versions were only available in Custom and Ranger XLT trim. The Custom came with vinyl seat upholstery, the Ranger offered knit vinyl, floor covering and color-coordinated trim panels, the Ranger XLT came with cloth-trimmed upholstery, extra insulation and carpeting and the Ranger Lariat provided padded cloth seating, padded headliner, extra insulation and special color options.

The 1979 F 250 XLT Ranger Supercab 4x4 offered for sale here is a very solid and good running example. It features the 460 big block with an automatic transmission. The engine was rebuilt and over $4,000 was spent at this time. Options include 4 wheel drive, aluminum wheels , 35x12.5 BFG all terrain tires, exterior cab light, power brakes, power steering, race track chrome package, spray in bed liner, Tow mirrors, chrome bumpers. This F250 is the "Camper Special" edition. The camper specials came with a pig tailed wire harness, stouter suspension, longer wheelbase, bedside storage.

This truck handles and functions as it should. These trucks are on a steady incline in value and getting harder and harder to find. Don't let this one slip away.

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