The thought of undertaking a complete restoration on a classic vehicle can seem attractive. However, sometimes there is just as much joy to be gained from taking an already tidy survivor and knocking away a few of the rough edges to make it a genuine eye-catcher. That is the potential locked away in this 1969 Ford F100 Custom Cab. It already presents well for its age, but it has a few minor issues that prevent it from achieving perfection. If you feel set for a challenge, you will find the F100 offered by a seller located in Boise, Idaho, who has listed it for sale here on eBay. He has set a BIN of $18,500, and I have to say thank you to Barn Finder Larry D for spotting this beauty for us.

At first glance, this F100 makes a positive statement in its glowing and original Candyapple Red. The seller doesn’t indicate that the vehicle has ever undergone any restoration work. If everything is as it was when it left the factory, it is a pretty impressive survivor. That doesn’t mean it’s perfect, but if a buyer chose to drive it untouched, it would still turn heads. However, if that buyer wishes to lift its overall presentation to the next level, that would seem to be an easy task. The panels look pretty straight, although there is a dent in the passenger side rocker that will require attention. There is also a mark on the rear roof and a couple of minor bruises on other panels. Addressing these would be child’s play, and doing so would make a big difference to the Ford’s appearance. Visible rust is minimal. I can see an area in the lower front fender on the driver’s side, but that appears to be it. I can’t spot any other problems, and the seller doesn’t mention any in the listing. There are no issues with the glass, but some of the side moldings have the occasional ding or mark. The remaining trim and hubcaps look good, and the only other item that might need attention is the wheels. There’s nothing horrendously wrong with them, but restoring them would boost the F100’s overall looks.

The original owner ordered this F100 equipped with a 360ci V8 backed by a four-speed manual transmission. With 215hp and 327 ft/lbs of torque on tap, this combination would make the F100 an accomplished workhorse or tow vehicle. It could undoubtedly put its tow hitch to good use and would barely raise a sweat doing so. The news seems to be nothing but positive when we consider this classic’s drivetrain. The seller states that it has 57,000 miles on the clock but has no verifying evidence. If we rely purely on the engine bay’s visible condition, the claim could be plausible. He also says that there are no indications that any of the major drivetrain components have been out of the vehicle for refurbishment or rebuilding. He says that the F100 runs and drives well, so it seems that it is ready to be used and enjoyed by a lucky new owner.

When we turn our attention to this classic’s interior, the impression is largely positive once again. The floormat has surprisingly little wear for a vehicle of this type and age. Unfortunately, there is a large tear in the seatcover on the driver’s side, and I believe it has ripped beyond repair. That means that the buyer will probably choose to outlay around $300 on a new cover. While they are collecting this, they might also decide to hand over an additional $200 for a dash pad to replace the cracked original. Otherwise, this interior would seem to need nothing. It isn’t loaded with luxury, although it looks like someone has added a radio at some point.

There’s a lot to like about this 1969 Ford F100 Custom Cab, but it’s also a vehicle that leaves me pretty surprised. Its overall originality is impressive, and even though it has a few issues, it still manages to present well. My surprise stems from the lack of interest it seems to have demonstrated since the owner listed it for sale. We’re used to seeing classic pickups like this with a high number of people watching the listing. At the time of writing, the total on this one was a mere six people. I can’t see why this would be the case because there are no glaring significant faults, and the BIN isn’t outrageously high. It might be worth watching this listing to see whether those circumstances change.