Vehicle Description
We're always proud of our inventory of clean vintage trucks, and
this 1985 Ford F150 rounds out a collection that spans decades.
Completely stock and ultra-clean underneath, it represents the most
popular vehicle in the world in 1985, and presents in cool period
style that recalls a great period in many enthusiasts'
memories.
Ford was big on blues in the mid-80s. Mustang GTs in particular
were always dark blue or blue with gray, but on this F150, light
blue seems to work better. Repainted about 15 years ago, it's a
tribute to the era and it's quite remarkable that its custodians
over the past 35 years have chosen to maintain that look without
any notable modifications. The square-jawed sheetmetal looks as
good today as it did back then, and it is as instantly recognizable
as anything this side of a VW Beetle. The light color highlights
the fenders, giving it a sporty look, and if you look down the
flanks, you'll see this sucker is amazingly straight. For
functionality, there's an extremely nice painted bed, a set of
polished bedrails, and oversized side-view mirrors for towing. And
speaking of towing, this one has a heavy-duty hitch on the chrome
bumper, so it's up to the task of moving your hardware.
Just as the paint is vivid and clean, so is the blue bench seat
interior. By 1985, trucks were not just working-class tools, and
Ford's XLT models offered a ton of creature comforts. Cloth seats,
full carpeting that's still in great shape, and stylish door panels
that were a big step beyond the plain steel panels of just a few
years earlier. They have thankfully skipped the faux woodgrain in
this particular F-Series, and to their credit, Ford gave F150
buyers a complete array of gauges in a sensibly-arranged dashboard.
This particular pickup also includes cold factory A/C, power
steering and power brakes, and it's been upgraded with a modern
AM/FM/CD stereo system that sounds great. The headliner overhead is
in good shape, and the overall look isn't that of a truck that had
workers climbing in and out, but rather a clean daily driver that
someone was exceptionally proud to own and it shows.
Ford's venerable 5.0 liter V8 delivers great torque, mostly due to
the impossibly long snorkels feeding the dual throat throttle body
and long tube runners on the intake. It starts with a surprisingly
Mustang-like V8 burble from the dual exhaust and idles like it
wants to run. It's highly original under the hood, with the only
notable deviation from stock being a Flowmaster muffler, and
considering the vast array of aftermarket parts available, that's
pretty remarkable. A 4-speed AOD automatic handles the gears,
giving the F150 long legs on the highway and reasonable fuel
mileage, and the undercarriage is still built with heavy-duty parts
designed to work hard. Stylish 15-inch aluminum wheels with
matching chrome center caps are the perfect look for this hauler,
and wear 235/75/15 Michelin LTX truck radials.
If you grew up during this time, this was THE truck to own. Or how
about an awesome vintage hauler for your 5.0 Mustang? All you have
to do is call today!