There are some vehicles that are, quite simply, timeless. And when we call something timeless, we often think of a classic muscle car or vintage European sports car, but the “OBS” generation of the Ford F-Series is certainly deserving of the title. This was considered by many to be the evolutionary peak of Ford’s bread-and-butter pickup both in terms of body style and equipment offerings, and the model shown here – a final year of production 1997 example, equipped with the rare crew cab body and desirable 7.3L Power Stroke turbo diesel – may be the ultimate expression of an OBS truck. Find it here on eBay with a $22,500 asking price.

And despite having well over 200,000 miles on the clock, that asking price isn’t the least bit unreasonable. The market for these rigs shows no sign of slowing down. There are always some makes and models that get white-hot for a spell and then settle back down to a lower price point, but I don’t see that happening with these trucks. This is based solely on the fact that they’re still modern enough to be used like every day drivers, so they will continue to be in demand as workhorses in addition to becoming increasingly collectible rigs. The seller’s truck still sports original paint that appears to be in good shape despite the miles being on the higher side.

The interiors are downright comfortable and loaded with convenience features. Despite the fact that modern pickup trucks are overly stuffed with unnecessary luxury and safety features, the OBS trucks were still plenty modern inside, and certainly spacious in crew cab form. When Ford launched the 10th generation of the F-Series, something was certainly lost in the translation, and it seemed more emphasis was placed on building special editions like the Harley Davidson model and other increasingly luxurious models rather than durable and spartan trucks like this one. If nothing else, the new design couldn’t touch the style of the outgoing OBS.

The 7.3L Power Stroke turbodiesel engine is a legendary motor in Ford circles and beyond, known for its impressive longevity and towing capacity. 220K miles is hardly broken in by this drivetrain’s standards, much like the diesels found in the W123 chassis Mercedes-Benz. Good for 225 horsepower in 1997 along with 450 lb.-ft. of torque, this engine will serve the next owner well for years to come along with offering 4WD capabilities and tons of space for passengers and their gear. If you want a tow rig with room for some friends and their stuff, it’s pretty hard to top a final year OBS F-250 like this one.