When it comes to the Ford F-Series of trucks, it seems like they’re often viewed as relentless workhorses, which makes it unusual to find a 52-year-old example on the market with a claimed less than 3,000 miles on its odometer. The seller of this 1970 Ford F100 Styleside Sport Custom Pickup believes this mileage to be original and accurate, and while there’s no official documentation that proves it, there is at least a story that may explain a few things potential buyers might question about a vehicle with such little distance traveled. The truck is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and can be seen here on Hemmings with current bidding up to $20,250, but it’s going to take more than that for the pickup to exchange hands as there is a reserve.
The paint is said to be original, with a few minor chips and scratches plus some fading on the hood, but the body itself is said to be dent-free. In the back, there is some surface rust on the bumper, however, the rest of the truck is stated to be free of rust. Even with the reported issues, the finish really does appear to be exceptional to have over half a century’s worth of age, especially for a vehicle that is known more for work and play rather than preservation.
As good as things are looking outside, the interior may come across even a bit better, and if that vinyl seat material is indeed original it really could present as 3k mile quality. The seller describes the headliner as perfect and says the carpet is free from holes or other damage. Both the dash and door panels appear to be well-preserved, and it’s hard to find much in the cab to find fault with. Except for the temperature gauge, all other instruments are in good working order.
Under the hood is where my Spidey-senses began going up a bit. I was expecting the engine compartment to have more of a fresh look to it, and those fender wells and surface corrosion on the 302 motor did send up a couple of red flags. But if you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the listing, there’s a Q&A section where the seller gives as much background as he knows about the truck. Although he purchased it from someone in Arizona, apparently it belonged to a family in Rhode Island prior to that, and there is a wheel tax sticker from RI dated 1974, so the harsh winter climate in the New England area may account for some of this appearance.
A few similar crispy surfaces can be found underneath, but fortunately, it seems to just be cosmetic in nature, and the south side does appear to be overall solid. There’s also a walkaround video provided, and the seller gives his email address in the ad so you have the option of contacting him directly with questions. What are your thoughts on this 1970 Ford F100 Pickup, and its reported mileage of 2,911?
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