Classic full-size station wagons, particularly those with the versatility of third-row seating, continue to perform well in the current market. However, there are alternatives for buyers to consider. They include vehicles like this 1976 Ford B100. These classics were unique to Mexico and only built in limited numbers. A few have made their way north of the border and tend to command attention wherever they go. Our feature vehicle could serve easily as a daily driver, although it would take little work to lift it to something genuinely eye-catching. It is a wagon worthy of a closer look, especially if you have a larger family. Located in Peoria, Arizona, you will find this mighty Ford listed for sale here on Facebook. The owner doesn’t list an asking price, but he does appear to be approachable for potential buyers with serious interest. I have to say a huge thank you to Barn Finder Scott Z for spotting this unusual people-carrier for us.
Unique to the Mexican market, it probably won’t surprise most of our readers to discover that B100 is based on the underpinnings of Ford’s venerable F100 Pickup. The company supplied the chassis and drivetrain, while a third-party supplier produced the unique body. It is a genuinely large station wagon and could swallow up to ten occupants. Our feature vehicle where’s Pale Green paint, and while it is presentable as a survivor, it would benefit from a cosmetic refresh. There is surface corrosion visible in a few spots around this B100, but a life spent in Mexico and Arizona means that rust is relatively limited. The owner identifies some in one A-Pillar and the floor, but believes that both areas are repairable with patches. The panels look pretty clean, while there are no significant dents or bruises. The exterior trim seems to be in good order, as is the vast expanses of glass. The wheels aren’t original, and when combined with the slammed suspension, they provide the B100 with a purposeful appearance. An added benefit is that these changes should also make access to the vehicle far easier for small children or those with mobility issues.
This old Ford’s interior is serviceable, but it would benefit from some TLC. The cloth on the seats is badly stained and marked, although there’s no evidence of significant rips or tears. Before spending any money, I would probably send the vehicle to a professional to thoroughly clean the seats. They may respond positively to that type of treatment, but it would probably be wise to be prepared for the worst in this case. Replacement seat upholstery isn’t thick on the ground in the current market, so the buyer may need to have custom covers manufactured if they seek flawless presentation. A rubber mat covers the front floor, but there is no such luxury in the rear passenger area. Once again, locating a rear mat or carpet may be difficult in North America, so the buyer may need to contact Mexican suppliers to source one. The dash looks pretty good, and houses an aftermarket CD player. There is a mat on the dash, but I think it’s covering what appears to be a shiny new pad. Beyond the CD player, it is hard to tell whether there are any features like air conditioning. Given where this classic has spent its life, it would have been a welcome addition. However, that is another question that would be worth asking for anyone considering pursuing this B100 further.
As you can see from this shot, the B100 features the versatility of third-row seating. The middle row can accommodate two to three small children, and it is narrower than the back seat to allow easy access. Once again, the seat upholstery would benefit from a deep clean or replacement. We don’t receive any engine photos, but we know that this B100 is powered by a 302ci Ford V8 engine that produces 130hp. That power finds its way to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. It appears that this is a numbers-matching classic that is in sound health. The owner isn’t specific about its mechanical state, but it sounds encouraging when he says that it is fun to own and drive. He has dropped the ride height and fitted larger wheels and tires. These changes should allow the vehicle to handle and stop better and improve access for occupants. One of the attractions of these classics is that the drivetrain is a generic Ford product, so parts are readily available and affordable.
With a seating capacity of eight to ten people, this 1976 Ford B100 could be the ideal vehicle for cross-country journeys. It features plenty of room for its occupants and space for a large load of luggage. Its V8 engine should allow it to clock the miles effortlessly. If returned to a pristine state, it is a vehicle capable of commanding a value beyond $20,000. In its current state, I would expect the sale price to hover somewhere in the vicinity of $10,000 to $12,000. If the owner seeks a lower figure, that could make it a pretty respectable buy. If you desire a full-size wagon, maybe it would be worth touching base with this seller to see if you can negotiate a deal.
These pop up every once in a while.
Unique with a built in cool factor.
Dare to be different material for sure.
Will make a nice cruiser.
GLWTS.
Ford USA should have sold them here.Would have competed with the Chevy Suburban.We got screwed again.
Considering that for the 1978 model year they redesigned the Bronco and based it on the F series trucks whoever made the decision to not sell these in the US and Canada was a colossal idiot.
While I agree it should’ve been offered in the US, but to claim domestic customers got SCREWED is an exaggeration to say the least.
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve heard similar statements when discussing vehicle models unique to the Central/South American markets. But if you turn it around; think of how many US spec models that were NEVER available on the Argentinian, Peruvian or Brazilian markets even though the Big Three all had regional production.
And if one should think it’s a hard life being a classic car owner in the US it’s likely that at least one or two South American gearheads would be willing to swap places…
They would have buried the International Harvester Travelall.
The main reason these were not permitted to be sold in the US was a safety issue. In an emergency, with only 2 doors and 3 rows of seats, there was a potential legal problem. This is the main reason why GM added a 3rd door to the Suburban body to satisfy the 3 row seating issue.
I’d Love To Park This In The Drive Way. The fact that it’s a 2 door makes me think how it would look as a PANEL. My first was a 56 F 100 Panel and those are gone or way outta the price range. I have way to many ideas floating around right now, But turning this into a panel is at the top of the list.
What happened here!?!?! No 1/4 mile time!?!?! Could it be that the Mayan calendar didn’t extend that far when considering this had a malaise era 302 to power it?
Regardless, still a unique SUV for the right family.
SOLD-$16,500
and it doesn’t have the “original owner ordered” line – Must be something different from South of the border .
Other than the odd wheel choice, this would make a cool hauler . The kids may not like the ride compared to todays luxury, but too bad !
Wow how cool a “Ford” suburban. Ya that would of sold in the USA
Wear … not wheres …. jeezo spell check will ya
Since “where’s” is a correctly spelled word, spell checker won’t flag it as missed spelled. This is a proof reading error. I had a dyslexic boss for 17 years. Spell checker could not fix all of his issues, as he often would use the wrong word or have words out of order in a sentence. Some of the best examples: seashores instead of scissors, snakes instead of snacks.
jeesh, gramar police ata car site?
“Misspelled” not “Missed Spelled”, lol, and “proofreading” is one word, not two.
Oh, and the word is “grammar” that you’re looking for.
Scott T, you should never correct people’s spelling mistakes, you have no idea why they missed out on an education. Some children had to go to work at a very early age to support a family, others were mistreated. You have no idea how many people hide the embarrassment of the fact that they can’t read or write through no fault of their own. Shame on you. There but for the grace of God go you and I
I live in Peoria Az. I saw this truck at a Saturday night cruise. I talked with the owner because I thought it was so cool. That was quite a while ago and I don’t think he had a for sale sign on it. I think there are allot of people who would like to have this, including me. The price will be interesting as there is not much to compare it with, another thing would be what kind of paper documentation does it have ,being a Mexican import.
No Price Means OVERPRICED!
I live in Peoria AZ. and saw this truck at a local Saturday night cruise. Just checked Facebook it sold for $16,500, it was about 10 minutes from where I live. Having seen it I think the price was fair. Now, I am leaving for the local bar to contemplate how stupid I am.
Weird to see one that hasn’t been beaten into the ground sitting in a pile of rust and left for dead.
the 6th gen F-series 4WD, short box, step side seems my favorite looking vehicle (even over some 50s/60s Italian and other ‘female formed’ classics (mid 30s/very early 50s usa classics) of usa. They all certainly come in 2nd tho.
So I like to see this. I agree, it’s a stretched era bronk (the 2 yr ’78/9).
But Oz, Mexico, S.Africa, S. America DO get some nice rigs we never see. And
I talk w/some of the foriegn collectors of merican beauty. They use roc auto’n autoZone just like us…
In the first shot, I thought it looked like a ‘58 Rambler station wagon.
For 16.5 k , tell me there is something out there that beats this ?!
Seriously,a carburatered 4 speed dump truck , i can only imagine the comfort(not)
The smooth ride (not )
Powerful engine (not)
I love the look but a minty 10 year explorer/excursion beats this in every aspect but the vintage look
Adam, were you running out of things to say about this vehicle? The following sentences in the second and fourth paragraphs are very similar, or maybe I’m just reading into it too closely…
“The wheels aren’t original, and when combined with the slammed suspension, they provide the B100 with a purposeful appearance. An added benefit is that these changes should also make access to the vehicle far easier for small children or those with mobility issues.”
“He has dropped the ride height and fitted larger wheels and tires. These changes should allow the vehicle to handle and stop better and improve access for occupants.”
Didn’t BF just have another South of the Border Ford “carryall”?
Think of all the tourists from there you could deliver to the border. I’m sure they’d pay more if they could ride instead of walking. Although I would make disadvantaged poor spellers walk.
A friend and I have been talking about importing vehicles from Mexico into the US. Vehicles such as this are the reason why we were discussing this. Anyone have any idea what is entailed to import a car to the states from Mexico? What about titles?
Let’s face it, they have some cool vehicles south of the border.
Steve, I am still working on getting that done.
I know this is an old posting, but I recently posted a super nice one of these on my Instagram page. It is a one owner well cared for truck, which this one was not, and the asking is less than what this one sold for.
If anybody wants any Mexican vehicle please let me know.
If you want to see the kind of vehicles mexico has you can see them on my IG page.