The seller says this 1969 Ford F-100 Styleside short-bed truck was restored 25 years ago and is from a huge collection of 130 restored or other prize-winning vehicles in a gentleman’s collection. Wowie, that’s cool! Just a wild guess that he doesn’t take photos for a living… This gorgeous short-bed with white wall tires (?!) can be found listed here on eBay in Sarasota, Florida, and the seller is asking $31,950, or you can make an offer. Thanks to Curvette for the tip!
I can see the appeal of a short-bed pickup; they just look cool, especially ones with a single-cab ahead of it. A four-door cab, not so much, but this thing is just – cute. Can a pickup be cute? If so, this one is. I actually don’t mind the big white walls, but I might prefer a thinner white wall tire myself. The full wheel covers are pretty fancy for a base-trim F-Series pickup. Is the driver’s door a hair darker than the left front fender and left side of the box?
I can still feel what it’s like to open that tailgate, not to mention popping that big wrap-around hood. We had a ’69 F-250 for a couple of decades, the only vehicle my parents bought new, ever. It was a Ranger trim level, so much fancier than this one, which I believe is a Standard or a Custom? Here’s a brochure showing some of the different features of the different models. The brochure shows somewhat similar wheel covers, but not exactly like this, although these look like Ford wheel covers to me, but maybe not from ’69. Bob? Dave?
Here’s what it looks like in the restored bed, by the way, pretty much perfect as expected. I’m not a big fan of redone interiors with 1950s-like two-color designs like this, but the original owner liked it, and that’s all that matters. I’d have to redo this to a more factory-correct color and pattern, with fabric inserts. Big expanses of vinyl in a non-AC truck in Florida can’t be too comfortable, but maybe this bumpside wasn’t driven that often. When you have 129 other vehicles to choose from, you have a few choices. I expected a floor shifter here, but this one has a column-mounted three-speed manual.
The engine compartment looks as clean as expected on a restored truck. This is Ford’s 302-cu.in. OHV V8, which would have been rated at around 200 horsepower, and it doesn’t look like this one has either power steering or power brakes. With under 56,000 miles and having been restored, the seller says this one is as smooth as when it was new. Hagerty is at $21,800 for a #3 good-condition truck and $40,500 for a #2 excellent truck, so this one is probably right on the money. Any thoughts on this nice F-100?
Since you went there first Scotty, I’m going with ya! This thing is cuter n’ a speckled pup in a red wagon on Christmas morning!
I used to use that for a pickup line…no pun intended!
Ha!
What a clean, attractive pickup. I agree, it’s cool, gorgeous, and even…. cute.
I ‘think’ those wheel covers are correct for a 1967 F-100 (in fact, that model year is what flashed in my mind when I first saw the write-up), and made their first appearance on the 1966 Galaxies. I have similar nitpicks such as the incorrect upholstery and the slightly-too-wide whitewalls; also, the grille is from the Ranger trim level, but the interior and exterior trim doesn’t exactly match up. No matter, really, as overall it is such a nice package.
The 3-speed would be perfect for me, it would take me back to when I drove three-on-the-tree Ford pickups from the 70’s.
Prices on these sure have shot up in recent years.
Thanks Scotty, good work as always.
Thanks for the info on the wheel covers, Bob, and for knocking my skull on the Ranger grille, which I thought didn’t look quite right there. I should have picked that out since that’s what ours was.
Your parents truck looks great. They took great care of it.
Thanks, Dave! Sadly, being in Northern Minnesota, and even though it was Ziebarted (is that a verb?), it started to get rusty after only a decade. I took it on as my first amateur “restoration” project. The photo above is after welding in patch panels and having it painted. Here’s a “during” photo.
I love this cute little half ton……
There…… I said it… And I’m secure in my masculinity too!!! About the wheel covers, I was leaning towards 1960’s Bronco wheel covers. But when Bob mentioned the mid 60’s Galaxie that makes sense too. But its just tugging at me that they look like they’re from a Bronco. Another neat thing is, when you scroll down the photos of the Ebay ad you see he has painted to match late 80’s Ford wagon wheels with trim rings and white letter tires. I tried to provide a screenshot of it. That actually looks good too especially painted red to match. The 302 and a 3 on the tree are such a classic combination. I wouldn’t change a thing. I know it’s not 100 percent stock but what a nice little truck to buzz around in. The upgraded grill, though not original is a nice touch, maybe the original was beat up too much so they did an upgrade. But Scotty…… No crew cab????? NO Drop top???? Just kidding, this one is fine the way it is. Great write up Scotty, thank you!!!
I found this online. ’66 to ’72 F150 AND ’66 to ’77 Bronco. Does this look like what its wearing? I’m thinking yes. But I could be missing some detail.
Had similar on 77 f150 XLT Ranger 4wd Dave.
I think that’s it Dave. I forgot about them also being available on the Bronco. Of course there could have been some running change to a detail.
Thanks Bob. You know….. Every once in a while I get it right lol.
-Dave
Thanks for tracking down those wheel covers, Dave!
The Red Centers were designated to the 1966 Galaxie 500s and the Black Centers were designated to the 1966 LTDs. Were used for several years in 4×2 and 4×4 trucks and Broncos for in the 1960s and 1970s especially on the 4x4s Broncos. The centers were removable and lent to the 4×4 hubs being allowed to be (nearly) flush with the center of the wheel cover rim for a “stylish” wheel accent.
Glad to know that prices are going up on these trucks. One of my daily drivers is a 69 F 250 Camper Special with only 77 thousand miles on it and it’s all origami and in great shape 👍 Has a 390 with the 4 in the floor and is a Flareside!
This is a terrific truck. Perfect for everyday.
That opening bid, and the Hagerty #3 condition price, are three times what I paid for my maybe #4 to #3 condition 1966 F-100 six years ago. Well, my truck was originally a base model with the 240 six cylinder and automatic transmission. A previous owner put in a rebuilt Mustang 302 HO and an AOD transmission. Since then, I have done some work and it runs well but has minor rust, cab corners, etc.
when it comes to a short-bed a 3-on the tree is perfect. Spent many miles on 50s era F100s, 292 w/3-on the tree, no pwr brakes, no pwr steering, no AC. The perfect mix for Friday night rumbles and perfect for work on Monday. This one is awesome.
No PS, PB, AC and three on the tree? Why would you even want this thing? OTH, the interior looks nice. Why change it to be factory “correct?” Hardly anyone knows or cares about that anymore. Trucks like this are only worth it if resto modded.
Young’un!!!!! Why do all you young kids have to have PS,PB, AC, and an automatic transmission???????? This truck might not be concourse show correct, But it is a good daily driver to local shows, cruise ins, and C&C..
I’m 77 and have no problems driving my 66 F-100, mentioned above, with the engine and trans upgrade, but with redone well-adjusted drum brakes without power steering or AC. Now, I don’t drive as fast as I used to drive and with more caution, and I usually stay in the right lanes of the turnpike. I travel at 60 to 65 mph and let people pass by me.
Beautiful truck 3 on the tree, no AC, no frills…that’s the way it was and we liked it!
My dad was in residential construction and always had pickups, up to 3 when I was in high school. That was convenient for me when my cars were broke down. Other than his 68 K20 Carryall /Suburban he changed from Chevy to Ford after going hunting with my uncle in his new 68 decked out F100. He loved his Ford pickups and Suburban, The K20 was in the family until mom sold it 2 years after he passed.
Thanks Scotty for the brochure link, I just spent the last half hour reading through it.
Those pickups rode as rough as a mule wagon and with no AC, no PS and no PB I would never drive it.
However I do like the seat cover. LOL.
If you think that these rode as rough as a mule, I can tell you that my 66 F-100 has a better ride since they came out with the Twin I Beam in 65. Everything is relative, I think. It is much smoother than my 53 F-100 that I had for 30 years. I have no complaints. The ride is fine even with a load of firewood. I don’t think the advertised truck will be used for that, however.
very nice and clean bump side F150. shame it’s a short bed
My parents were co-owners of my Mississippi hometown Ford dealership from the mid 1950s to the mid 1980s. As a kid I remember my parents taking my sister and me to the dealership on the night before the new model year public reveal. I so loved the “sneak preview” of the new cars & trucks. Those wheel covers were originally destined (and used) for the 1966 Galaxie 500s and LTDs. It was then discovered shortly after the debut of the 1966 Bronco that the centers of the wheel covers could be removed to allow for the shaft of the front hubs on 4×4 Broncos with the end of the hub being nearly flush with the now open center of the wheel cover and still allowing the manual lock-unlock feature of the hubs. Thus was born a dress-up wheel option for the Bronco.
$32,000 to putt on down to the ice cream stand cruise in, once a week, weather permitting? Because you aren’t going to use this truck for anything besides that.
Sweet….here’s my dad’s 1968 we bought new and rode the bus down to Grand Saline Tx to pick up….but he would sell a few years later….that’s his Suzuki 120 Cat with my Yamaha loaded up for camping….he put Fiesta hubcaps and Mopar side markers in the rear side….
I bought a new 1969 long bed, 360, 4 speed, F150, Christmas 1969. . $3600
Great t truck, just put on shocks for the 100 K I put on inA yEar.
Listing update: this one ended with no bids.