I still count the Ford Courier pickup among the list of project vehicles I’d like to own someday. The older ones in particular, as the later models started to look far more generic. Generic is not a quality you’d use to describe this 1975 Ford Courier found here on craigslist, however, as it has a surprise under the hood: a 302 Ford V8, built 30 years ago as a hot rod and still kicking ass. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Ikey H. for the find.
The best part? It’s just $3,o00. I rarely get tempted by someone else’s projects, but this Courier seems like an outstanding value in the fun-per-dollar category. The seller also notes a recent repaint (which looks pretty sloppy, given the muffler tips are covered), along with new brakes and rear tires.
The fact this wasn’t a recent build makes the Courier swap all the more appealing, as it’s been a compact sleeper for quite some time. The other tweaks are noted in the listing as including an RV cam with Rhodes lifters, headers, dual exhaust, C4 automatic with shift kit, Z-Gate shifter, and an 8″ rear with 2.80 gears. Look at how nicely that 302 drops in!
The Courier swap that got me all hot and bothered previously are the 4WD conversions, complete with Jeep running gear and lifted suspensions (see “Sasquatch”). But this 302-powered example gives me considerable pause, and I have to believe $3K is a bargain if this Courier runs, drives, and stops.
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