The old-school Ford four-wheel-drive pickups continue to command a following whenever they are listed, usually selling for respectable money regardless of condition. At the moment, however, this 1975 Ford F-250 “High Boy” is selling in a no-reserve auction for just over $5,000. The seller also contends that based on the Marti Report, this is a true one-of-one owing to the paint codes and options. The Ford has been in Oregon since new so rust is limited but it does have some areas needing repair. Overall, it looks like a potential bargain and is listed here on eBay in Lebanon, Oregon.

Now, as we’ve been over before, the Marti Report and other documents like them can sometimes elevate sellers’ opinions of their vehicles. The one-of-one status may be true, but it also doesn’t magically translate into a higher price tag, as seen here. Another factor that can sometimes make the production numbers a non-starter is whether the vehicle is the kind to be affected by colors and options to begin with. While genuine High Boy pickups are sought after, I’m not sure the paint code and trim options really push it into collector vehicle territory, unless it was an absolutely incredible survivor with low documented mileage.

A feature I’ve always enjoyed about the High Boys is the upscale interior many of them came with. If you think about it, buying one of these in 1975 isn’t that much different from buying a loaded-up, Ecoboost-equipped F150 today. You were plunking down top dollar if you wanted a factory 4×4 model, so the interior trimmings were usually a cut above your average 2WD base long-bed truck. The seller’s F-250 looks decent inside with plenty of signs of wear-and-tear but also nothing you couldn’t live with for a few years while the truck is refreshed mechanically. While there’s no major rot to speak of, the seller does mention some rust in the roof.

The 360 and automatic transmission is a solid combination, likely to provide many years of cheap and reliable running. The seller does note it is not set up to run off the gas tank at the moment, instead using an external gas can and a switch under the dash to fire off. A significant exhaust leak is noted, so there’s a decent list of mechanical repairs that need to happen before this High Boy is a runner. Somewhat ominously, the seller notes that there are wiring issues to sort out, which can range from minor inconvenience to a months-long project depending on how much it’s been messed with. Hopefully, it’s a straightforward repair, because this High Boy is going cheaply at the moment and could be a solid buy for the next owner.