Chevrolet created a stir in 1990 when they introduced a full-size half-ton performance pickup called the 454SS. Sure, trucks like Dodge’s Lil’ Red Express came out long before 1990, but the Chevy SS was the start of the fuel-injected power wars of the 90s. Ironically, Ford introduced the F-150 SVT Lightning in 1993 to compete with the 454SS, which was discontinued the same year. Ford would go on to produce the Lightning until 1995 and then re-introduce it with a new body style in 1999. This particular truck is from 1993 and can be found here on eBay with a current bid of $10,700, the reserve hasn’t been met yet. It shows less than 90K original miles on the odometer and looks like a very nice survivor. Located in Katonah, New York, it is ready for a new home and is bound to be a future collectible. Take a look.
The interior is very clean and there are a ton of photos in the ad documenting every detail. These trucks were loaded with options including two-tone charcoal fabric featuring Lightning embroidery, matching carpet, and two-tone plastic trim. They also featured power windows and locks, cruise control and an AM/FM stereo with a cassette player! This one also has a CB radio installed. As mentioned before, there are just over 86k miles showing on the odometer!
For reasons not explained in the ad, there are no photos of the engine, however, this photo will give you an idea of what it would have looked like back in 1993. Hopefully, the seller will provide some photos of the engine to any prospective buyers. The engine is a 5.8-liter Windsor V8 with GT-40 iron heads that was rated at 240 horsepower. The transmission is a 4-speed automatic that spins to 4.10 gears in the limited-slip differential. The ad says “A general inspection was completed, by our in house mechanic, in preparation for the sale.” so I’m guessing they may be a dealer?
As you can tell, the Lightning had a ton of body-colored accessories including the grille, spoiler, and bumpers. This one also features a color-matched ARE hard tonneau cover. Overall, it looks like a great truck that is probably still fun to drive. What do you think?
Pretty truck, but I just can’t see myself hauling manure in it, so what good is it?
One of my contractors has a black one of these. It’s beat. He uses it as a pick up’s intended. We’ve even flung paver bricks into the bed.
I drive a C6 Corvette as my daily, this would be a cool nostalgia piece to drive during the winter!
Kick ass seats.
As these are being rediscovered, more, lower mileage examples are becoming available. Suggest if you want one hold out for one with under 50K miles that is all original paint rust free and no mods. They can be had for under $20K.
Sold on BAT eariler the month $14,250.
Sold eariler this month on BAT $14,250.
it’s red
Where’s the CB? I don’t see anything mounted under the dash.
Never mind. I saw it in the most useless place ever.