I hesitate to say this 1997 Ford F-250HD XLT SuperCab 4×4 Diesel is “cheap”, maybe inexpensive would be a better term. It’s got a lot going for it and appears to be rock solid, not to mention being a SuperCab, a perfect mix of extra space but not too much space. And a diesel? Yes, please. The seller has it listed here on eBay in Happy Valley, Oregon, and the seller has a $15,000 buy-it-now price listed.
While this truck is officially Saddle Clearcoat Metallic, one solid gold thing we can count on is having some healthy debates on vehicle prices here on Barn Finds. This is a high-spec truck with tons of features and options, including the Camper package, and yet it’s “only” $15,000. One caveat is that it’s rolled coal long enough to rack up 241,429 miles over the last 28 years.
The ninth-generation F-Series was made from 1992 through 1997 here, and other than not having a five-speed manual, this truck has everything I’d want in a full-sized pickup. This truck was $34,590 new in 1997, which equates to $69.280 today. You can’t touch a new truck with this spec for even close to that today, and, sadly, a SuperCab isn’t available anymore in an F-250. As nice as the body looks, and I don’t see anything alarming at all outside, the inside of the bed looks well-used, to say the least. I’d probably get some sort of liner so cover up that mess.
The steering wheel has some old age wrinkles creeping in, but don’t we all? The two-speed transfer case stick is there, but this truck doesn’t have a manual; it’s sporting the optional ($970) electronic four-speed automatic and column shifter. The $3,300 Preferred Equipment Group offered buyers cruise control, tilt steering, air-conditioning, extra interior lighting, and the cool aluminum wheels. The SuperCab area looks perfect, as do the front seats, along with the handy center armrest that gives an optional seat in a pinch. The underside looks solid, and the seller doesn’t mention rust at all.
The optional $4,265 ($8,542 today) International-sourced 7.3-liter OHV fuel-injected V8 turbo diesel pounds out 215 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque, and backed by the two-speed transfer case and four-speed automatic, this one has had an incredible amount of maintenance over the years. Please check out the dozens of photos the seller has included in this listing to see the receipts and list of new parts and maintenance. How much would you pay for this Ford F-250HD 4×4 Diesel?
Seems well bought at 15k ?
Original owner chose some thoughtful options. Like you Scotty, wish they didn’t check the autoloader option. 5sp would be icing on the cake.
4.10 limited slip axle. $295
Camper pkg. $295
Off-road pkg. $25
HD front suspension pkg. $70
HD rear suspension pkg. $130
Manual hubs. $0
I hope they used enough clear coat in that engine bay and on the tires. I wouldn’t want the truck to look “used”.This is obviously being sold by a dealer. One good thing, the fact that the truck looks used is actually a good thing with a diesel. They need to be worked, not babied like a lot of posers do. And if properly maintained and utilized, that oil burner will run another 200k.
One tough truck!
This is such a better deal than a new truck now, this and same year Dodge Cummins will outlast a new 90 grand truck of today, even with the 230k on it. Just wish they had Allison transmissions like GM. 15 grand is nothing!
A solid working truck at a great price. Enough said.
I am still sticking to my pledge to refrain from commenting on price. So I can’t actually say that for what you’d get here compared to how deep you gotta dig for a comparable new one; make mine this old oil burner. Way more truck than I need. Besides I am quite happy with my ‘99 Dodge gas gulper. Oh and here’s a new flash; I am going full Howard on the transmission. You may prefer the manual Scotty; but in this vehicle I just want to plunk it in drive. GLWTS and happy Fourth of July to all.
The hidden rust is going to show up real fast on this one, other than that it’s a great truck, if someone buys it that has knowledge of vehicle painting. It’s a steal.
Would love to be close to this truck so I could take a close look! had one very similar! Traded it for a Dodge gas 4wd and regreted it forever. Mine was a no computer non-turbo. great truck and my big Rottweiler loved to ride in that back seat!
I have a near perfect example of this same type truck, but in crew cab short bed form. The 7.3 diesel is such an overhyped pain from my experience. I live in a cold climate and if you want to use it in the winter, but can’t plug it in overnight, start ups are very difficult. It also wants 14 quarts of oil at every change, 2 batteries, constant glow plug/glow plug relay change outs, and very expensive injectors. i can also almost beat the truck in a race on foot. Yes, the engine lasts a long time but in many cases you have to spend alot of money and headache to do so. If you are not towing or driving enough to recoup money in fuel savings then gasoline seems like a better bet. This can be especially true for older trucks like this that go to shows more than work.
The 460 4×4 trucks in crew cab short bed are very rare. If I can ever get my hands on a good one my diesel will be kaput.