Eighties vehicles are gaining momentum within the collector highlight. Following up on the clear 1988 Dodge pickup recently shared, that is one other truck from the identical period that appears equally well-preserved.
The Pick of the Day is a 1989 Ford F-150 4×4 listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a non-public vendor in Raymond, New Hampshire. (Click the hyperlink to view the itemizing)
This well-kept half-ton truck comes from Ford, which launched its eighth era of F-Series pickup vehicles starting in mannequin 12 months 1987. The replace introduced a redesign with a extra aerodynamic look and composite headlamps, though the chassis remained largely a carry-over.
“West Virginia truck, 63,475 original miles,” the itemizing states. “Must be seen.”
The vendor goes on to itemize a protracted checklist of upgrades and enhancements which were accomplished. Mechanically, the truck has alternative elements for the gas filter, spark plugs and wires, ball joints, bearings, wheel seals, air filter, distributor cap, common joints, EGR valve, brakes and rotors, shocks, springs, O2 sensor, and entrance axle shaft. Wow!
The fluids have additionally been modified, and the vendor states that the transmission shifts properly. We doubt this truck will see a lot off-road use with as good because it appears, however grip is on the market when wanted from Warn locking hubs up entrance, and all 4 corners are shod in meaty BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A raised-white letter tires on aluminum wheels. Momentum is supplied by a fuel-injected 4.9-liter inline-six that was manufacturing unit rated at 145 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque.
No restoration or customized construct is full with out the precise beauty therapy, and this F-Series obtained stainless-steel nerf bars (not pictured in all photographs), a bug deflector, window visors, a chrome exhaust extension, mattress rails, and a tonneau cowl to finish the look. The inside appears equally good; it’s performed up in two-tone black and pink, full with Ford-branded flooring mats.
We couldn’t assist however discover the picture of an F-Series pickup hanging on the wall within the storage, together with an identical pink Mustang parked alongside the truck. This pickup is unquestionably enthusiast-owned! That ought to add to the peace of thoughts for any purchaser.
“Square body trucks like this are getting harder and harder to find,” the vendor concludes.
The vendor is asking $26,500 or finest provide for this clean F-150.
To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
