Vehicle Description
This is the kind of truck you get to enjoy today and watch the
admiration rapidly appreciate. After all, this 1990 Ford F-150 XLT
Lariat is a loaded pickup that's still ready to take its
fuel-injected V8 to work. But it's also starting to get those
stares that remind people of when they first saw these flat-faced
workhorses.
Here's an interesting dilemma. We saw plenty of these F-150s on the
road a quarter century ago. The tough-guy square styling really
resonated with pickup people, and Ford sold plenty. The problem is
that today, there are not too many of these icons around that
haven't seen a hard life. These F-150s were workhorses, so the few
that you do find are often very far from the condition they left
the showroom in. This truck is the one diamond in the rough. It has
a great period-correct two-tone, and sheetmetal that has led a good
life. The XLT Lariat trim package added a pleasing amount of
brightwork to the truck, and there's even an extra pinstripe in the
full-length body crease. All of it remains in very good condition,
from the wheel well moldings, to the shiny factory wheels, to the
big chrome bumpers, to the brushed stainless steel tailgate insert.
Plus, the bedrails and rubber mat means this one can do much more
than the weekend chores and still look great. The tow hitch will
also make you the coolest vehicle everywhere from the boat ramp to
the campsite.
Inside is Ford's upscale XLT Lariat interior, which features gray
cloth on the seats for comfort, and woodgrained trim on the dash to
give it a more luxurious feel. There's a fold-down center console
so you can decide if you want to carry two friends, or have a more
individual level of comfort. Regardless of how many people are
inside, this is quite a luxurious experience. Power windows, power
locks, and the original AM/FM/cassette stereo are features you
don't find on many vintage pickups today. The original factory
steering wheel has the buttons for cruise control, and beyond that
is a full set of factory gauges, including optional tach. There are
provisions for air conditioning, but we really know your favorite
breezes will be the ones created when you open the side vent
windows and slide the rear glass. It's all part of the vintage
truck experience.
The 5.0-liter V8 is under the hood looks quite original, and it's a
great choice in the F-150. Averaging around 3,000 miles annually,
this pickup has led a pampered life. Low mileage does not mean it
missed out on maintenance, and the way this one fires up readily
proves it. The fuel-injected motor neatly straddles the line
between power and economy, and it's mated to a rugged four-speed
automatic transmission with highway-friendly overdrive. Plus, with
power steering, front disc brakes, and modern Michelin tires, it's
quite a comfortable cruiser. In fact, this F-150 is built for the
long haul thanks to the dual fuel tanks.
There is a funny thing that happens with new classics. They are so
fresh on your mind that you associate a memory so detailed that you
can almost touch or feel it. So when something this affordable and
useful can also be a cherished classic too, then you know you've
found something special. Call now!!
