One of my favorite “spots” when it comes to finding vintage cars and trucks for sale is when they turn up at a traditional used car dealer. Sometimes, these vehicles are being offered on consignment, but in other cars, it’s just a long-term owner doing what they perceive to be normal for any vehicle that has overstayed its welcome: you trade it in for something newer. This 1991 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat is listed here on the dealer website for a used car specialist in East Barre, Vermont, and is equipped with a 7.3L diesel V8 engine.
So, first of all, you have an older F150 with a diesel – this is already a seriously sought-after truck. The long bed isn’t the one everybody wants, but if your focus is owning a workhorse, the short bed isn’t much of a selling point. Everything is heavy-duty on this truck, from the cooling system to the wheel hubs, and that’s what makes these rigs so long-lived: they can withstand years of abuse without complaint. Since this one is in Vermont, rust would normally be a concern, but it doesn’t appear to be an issue on this truck.
When you see an interior this clean, you know it belonged to a caring owner. No rips or tears in the upholstery, no ugly stains, no sun damage to the dash, and the original radio controls are all clear indications this F-150 belonged to someone who cherished it. The fake woodgrain trim still looks handsome, and the listing notes that this truck is well-equipped from the factory: power locks, power windows, cloth bench seat with fold down arm rest, dual fuel tanks, cruise control with steering wheel controls, factory radio and climate control, sliding rear window, and more.
The engine bay is clean just like the rest of the truck, and little details like no missing clips on the grill help to provide a non-local buyer the confidence they need to know they are purchasing a truck that’s likely not had any major accidents in its past. Recent service includes “….transmission fluid/filter service, recent exhaust replacement, fuel filter, sway bar link kit, and two new rear tires,” so the next owner should be able to get in and drive this truck for quite some time without the need for immediate servicing. Now, the big question: would you spend close to $16,000 for a specimen like this?
F250, not 150. No diesels in a 150….
My 96 Trans Am I bought just 3 months ago was a D-Trade. Couldn’t believe it, less than 80k miles, garage kept by a one owner couple it’s whole life. Title was a mess, but it worked out. Headed to the St. Louis Firebird Fest in May!! Used to work at a dealership. I think some of the craziest rarest things I’ve personally seen were D-Trades. Happy hunting!
Nice looking F-250. Regular cab long box has lots of function without all the added wheelbase. This one is cleaner than you’d expect it to be. Likely someone’s RV tower. I’d love to have a reason to drive it.
I can’t zoom in on the pictures to see the original dealer sticker, but there is no way this truck is original to Vermont. Its way too clean and I can’t beleive a 2wd F250 would ever sell in Vermont. Most likely someone who moved from a snowless state quickly realizing that 2wd just won’t cut it. Underside looks pristine, unfortunate that they had to cover it up with undercoating goop. That stuff just looks messy and always makes me think its there to hide something.
Carfax from dealer website shows most of it’s life in PA and then since 2017,CT https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/ar20/WmHEsytVd9S8WFbVX16etRnOg9t52hsAFqLqPDK0KsHMTCegtntnUVmT4L1ESXSxT6m34ObrJSa5NohPUfXQrMHSu_faV5a4IfQ
The “undercoating goop” you refer to is actually a must in the northeastern region. The corrosive salts used to melt ice also destroys metal. It’s considered good practice to undercoat your vehicle as it’s the only measure to prevent total destruction in a few short years. Is it messy, yes but once it sets up you’re good to go in winter.
This truck was either from a warmer climate or garaged kept in the winter months. I love those factory Ford alloy wheels.
Years ago hardly anybody had a 4×4, and years ago, it snowed more than it does now. We all got around just fine
Nice truck, but being 2wd kills it for me. Get in any soft stuff and the front heavy truck will sink in with no traction to the rears.
16000 for a 33year old truck!!!! More like scrap price 800 might look good but I bet it’s wore out
Priced a new truck lately? This one’s a bargain
Considering the price of new vehicles and the questionable quality they offer, this is a no-brainer. $16k for what is in essence a relatively new vehicle. 60k on a diesel is just a test drive.Great color and style. Buyer will not go wrong with this purchase. I’m not the 4dr, short bed, 4×4 enthusiast. But, 2dr, long bed and 2 wheel drive is perfect set up for my needs. Got a 2013 F150 the same specs. Many others before that. One negative is the dealer $300 “doc fee”. Sold new Toyotas for years and this was honestly (besides vin etch) the biggest scam dealers charge.
Carfax shows it sold new in Pennsylvania then to Connecticut before landing in Vermont this may be a 7.3 diesel but it’s not a power stroke so it doesn’t have the power as the 93 and newer still nice truck wish I was able to get it personally I think they are asking $5-8k to much for a twd truck with out the turbo power stroke.
Any trade in to any dealer and you get ripped off big time. They will offer you 20 cents on the dollar at most.
I’ve seen it go both ways. It’s easy to bury yourself in a vehicle like this. People trade vehicles when they don’t have room for them or don’t want to deal with the selling process. Seldom do they trade what’s easy to sell. We’ve had far too many toads on the lot that were there because we helped someone or made that month end deal.
Remember what people did many years ago in snow country before all the fwd/awd car and trucks, Chains on the rear wheels which I don’t really see anymore. I might hesitate to drive this truck on salt soaked roads.
Turbo or not, 60K is barely-broken-in mileage for a diesel. The 2WD explains the lack of rust on this northern truck; it was probably not driven in winter at all. But that gap between 1991 and 2009 in the CARFAX report is concerning.
One possible downside would be if the dealer didn’t get the maintenance history. Regular coolant service by the book is very important on the 7.3 IDI’s. If you don’t stay on top of it you can suffer cavitation erosion (google it). More common on these than the 6.9 or the 7.3 Powerstrokes.
Where can I go buy this truck what dealer has this.