Ford started building their F-Series pickup trucks in 1948, and by the time 1971 rolled around the truck was into its fifth generation and had undergone lots of modernization and numerous improvements since its inception. They’re still in production today, having never missed a year in their long history, but there’s just something about those late sixties and early seventies models that seem like timeless eye candy. If you’ve been in the market for a driver-quality vintage truck that’s ready to cruise, this 1971 Ford F-100 may be a good one to check out. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, it can be seen here on eBay with a current bid of $6,000.
The seller doesn’t say how long he has owned the truck himself, and one of the few things mentioned about the vehicle’s history is that it originally came from Colorado, and it still wears the original Ghent Motors steel tag on the front fender from when it was originally purchased in Fort Collins. The pickup has a two-tone green paint job, and not a lot is said about the finish either other than it’s been clear coated, so that cool patina should stay that way for quite some time. The seller does mention that the only reason he wants to sell is in order to down-size his collection.
Ford offered the buyer a choice of five different engines for the F-100 in ’71, with 2 six-cylinder options and 3 V8s available, and under the hood here is the next to largest you could get, a 360 cubic inch V8. From the factory, the gross horsepower rating was 215, but this particular motor has an aluminum intake and an Edelbrock carburetor, which may up the ante. There’s also a Flowmaster dual exhaust system, an aluminum radiator, and HEI ignition. The seller says it starts and runs well with no smoking and cruises down the highway nicely.
Inside, a touch-screen radio setup has been added, along with LED lights for the dashboard. The taillights are also LED and power remote door locks have been installed for easy entry. We get some additional photos from underneath, including this one, and the only mention of rust is just a small area on the driver’s side cab mount. The truck is also listed for sale elsewhere and the seller states that the auction could end at any time, and invites a potential buyer to bring him a good offer and he’ll be ready to make a deal. What are your thoughts on this 1971 Ford F-100?
Nice truck overall. The bed looks pretty good and doesn’t show a lot of dents or damage. The interior is in nice shape, too. Overall, the body appears to be sound, but it needs fresh paint if this classic Ford is to look it’s best. I’ve never been a fan of rust or worn-out paint and calling it “patina” is simply just another word for “I’m not giving it the paint job it deserves.” I’d love to have this one as I had a similar ’72 F-100. Mine was a great daily driver so having another would be a treat.
Two things are stopping me from bidding on this truck. 1) It’s a bit to far for me to go check it out. 2) I’m currently in the process of buying one of my all time dream cars, a 59 Ford Retractable with all the bells and whistles including factory A/C. It’s an expensive car but one I’ve been dreaming of owning for many years.
God Bless America
No that’s surface rust.
I think I’d make do without the touch screen infotainment and just whistle.
I will definitely have to agree, it looks totally out of place.
I’ve always liked these little Ford trucks. This is the short bed version correct? Don’t they make another with a really long truckbed?
That is a long bed
I agree that the ‘patina’ look is overplayed. Can you guys tell me if this is a short bed model or long bed? I always have a hard time telling from the angle on most pictures.
There appears to be quite a bit of rust on the lower rear corner of the drivers door, possibly even rust through.
First they could have left the paint alone and skipped the phony sanding patina, and kept the Nixon bumper sticker in the drawer or collection. They ruined the paint and the sticker would have been long gone. Just a nice truck and at the way top end of the value.