One-Family Ford! 1975 F-100 Ranger

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Take a look at this highly original one-family Ford! The 1975 Ford F-100 Ranger in Iva, South Carolina served two generations, covered 107,000 miles, and appears to have dodged accidents, rust, abuse, and neglect. Now it seeks a new owner here on eBay, and that buyer will have little to do other than twist the key and drive away. At least 14 bidders have succumbed to temptation so far, driving the market value beyond $12,000 as we go to press. With a generally dependable and hard-working 351W V8, automatic transmission, functional air conditioning, and more, this blinged-out Ranger would make a fine addition to any Blue Oval lover’s driveway.

The only significant refurbishment amounts to a shiny paint job in the original color. According to the seller, the grille, bumpers, and all of that extra Ranger package trim left the factory attached to this truck.

The 351 cid (5.8L) “Windsor” V8 may not draw a crowd like the heavy-breathing 351 “Cleveland,” but Ford made about eleventy million of these motors and they can be built to 400 HP and beyond. For normal truck duties including hauling and trailering, though, the 351 W will do just fine. My Aunt towed a two-horse trailer all over the East coast in her 351W-powered ’79 Ford. If you were expecting black fender liners, check out the 1975 Ford brochure  describing the “galvanized front fender aprons.”

This is all original, folks. Not only did the heavy vinyl bench seat avoid being gouged by tools and other sharp implements, but the dash shows no cracks either. I’ve driven a few of these and I can almost feel that slightly touchy gas pedal under my foot.

Take away that crack in the steering wheel spoke, the low-budget wheel wrap, and slight haziness of the gauges, and you might suspect this was a five-year-old truck, not one that’s been in service nine times that long. The trailer brake controller and what looks like a 2″ receiver outback suggest this Ranger saw towing duty in its past. The lightest in Ford’s F-Series lineup for ’75, the F-100 would have a car-like ride and absorb bumps and railroad tracks with ease. It will also ride more comfortably off-road than its heavier-duty counterparts, but this nearly immaculate Ranger is about as likely as a Prius to be spotted jouncing around off-road. Imagine the stories this dashboard could tell. How would you use this well-kept one-family Ford?

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Comments

  1. LandYacht

    What a well cared for truck. I love green vehicles and this one is a stunner. I hope the new owners enjoy this one.

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  2. JMC

    I’d buy this just to park it in a space labeled,’Green Vehicles Only’.

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  3. RoughDiamond

    This is an awesome ’75 F-100 Ranger! With a cargo bed that long, you could be the unsung hero using it for the annual kids in the neighborhood hayride.

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  4. FordGuy1972 FordGuy1972Member

    Beautiful, well-cared for Ford pickup. Nicely trimmed with attractive full wheel covers along with the dark green paint and a very nice interior; this pickup present beautifully in and out. The 351 Windsor is a solid, dependable engine and more than adequate for a light duty truck. The only thing I’d change is to find an original factory air filter housing to complete the original look under the hood. If I was in the market for a vintage Ford pickup, this beauty would be the one for me. It will be interesting to see what it finally sells for.

    Like 4
  5. Jay E.Member

    I have virtually this identical truck, except with the 390 and much more ranch use. The paint is tired, as is the interior, but it runs great. I’m astonished at the price and was going to list ours for $900.00, but after seeing this eye watering price that is going to change. Thanks BF!.

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  6. Bob_in_TN Bob_in_TNMember

    Very nice. Like FordGuy says, maybe a few more details to work out (I’d see about a restored steering wheel and clear gauge lenses), but as it stands it is a great vintage Ford.

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  7. Steve Clinton

    It will be interesting to see what this goes for. $12,700 with less than 2 days left. They sure don’t make ’em like this anymore!

    Like 2
  8. Bob C.

    First time poster here. I just bought a 2001 Ranger XLT in June. It only has 21,000 miles on it. 2wd, 2.3L, 5 speed in the exact same color green with matching topper. It still had the original tires on it until yesterday. It’s so tempting to buy this but it’s a 20 hour round trip from my home. Does anyone have any experience with shippers?

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    • RATTLEHEAD

      Fly in and drive it home. Cheaper, easier, and why the hell wouldnt you? It runs and drives with over 100k on it so it aint a preservation piece. BUY IT DRIVE IT. yes you.

      Like 4
    • Bob_in_TN Bob_in_TNMember

      Welcome Bob C. I have shipped a few cars and my experiences have been good. That said, if you can get enough confidence that it is in good shape and is drive-able, just fly in/ drive home, like Rattlehead suggests. Take some basic tools, plot out a route which isn’t the busy interstate, don’t be in a hurry, take in some sights along the way (or if nothing else, some local eateries). In other words, make it an adventure. I’m pretty sure you will have a fun time and will have stories to tell.

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  9. Paul N

    first taste of driving in a ’73 F100 very similar to this, at age of about 8. Moving it ahead in the field as my dad planted corn. Had to stretch to reach the pedals. Rather than a 351, we had the 302. A bullet proof motor in my mind.

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  10. Howard A. Howard AMember

    This was dad’s truck all across this country. I’ve seen example after example of trucks like this in garages. My ex-gf’s late dad had a truck like this, a bit newer, but it was his pride and joy. Nobody drove it but him, it had like 40K on it, looked like new. As they pass away, nobody in the family wants them, and they show up here. I hope it finds a good home, for dads sake.
    RE; driving your new treasure home,,,don’t do it. Vehicles like this, while shiny on the outside, usually have a rift of problems that you’ll find out about on the way home. GUARANTEED! With tows costing upwards of $500, oh yeah, the $50 tow is history,( which is why I wouldn’t be without AAA, the $130 membership, even if never used, is like 1/4 of one tow today,,,and they know it) and it can turn your experience into a nightmare in a hurry. Most people here, have some kind of new pickup, and a car dolly or trailer just makes more sense today, and probably safer. “Adventures” can be extremely costly today. It’s one of the things that cooked the deal on the ’65 Willys, was getting it home.

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  11. Jay E.Member

    Am I correct that you are 600 miles away? Sure, drive it home. Even a trashed F-100 will go 600 miles. Especially since you are probably going to be followed by the person that drove you there to pick it up.

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  12. Quadcam

    I have a 78 f-350 and dare people to count the number of right angles, squares, and rectangles incorporated in the design of the instrument cluster.

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  13. David

    This 1975 F100 looks great! Awesome color. For those who looking for 1975 Ford truck service information https://fordmanualblog.wordpress.com/2019/05/06/1975-ford-truck-shop-manual-pdf-download/

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