From what I can see, it has been a while since there has been an A100 5-window pickup on Barn Finds, and there are reasons for that, which I will get into in a bit. The A100 competed against the Ford Econoline, Chevy Corvair, and Jeep Forward Control before they all disappeared as we went into the 1970s. Personally, I’m a fan of the cab-forward design pickup, although I would hate to be in a head-on collision while driving one. This nice driver can be found here on Craigslist for $11,500 and is located in Babylon, New York. Thanks to Tony Primo for the tip!
While Chrysler did not publicly break out production numbers by the window configuration year-over-year, the scarcity of the 5-window pickup comes down to three main factors. First, vans and wagons far outsold the pickup during the A100’s production run from 1964 to 1970 due to the short 90-inch wheelbase and small cargo bed. Secondly, the 5-window package, which added two highly distinctive, curved rear quarter-corner windows on the B-pillars to create a panoramic view, was a standalone premium option rather than a standard feature, meaning a much smaller percentage of trucks left the factory with it. Finally, finding an A100 pickup today is tough enough, as many were lost to rust and general usage. Therefore, finding an A100 like this one is rare.
In 1966, three engines were available, including a small-block V8. This truck is equipped with the 225 cubic-inch Slant-6, which generated 145 horsepower and 215 lb‑ft of torque, and is paired with a manual 3-speed transmission. The seller notes light rust on the passenger-side inner fender, some cracks and chips in the paint, a slightly bent front bumper from a previous owner, and a finicky fuel gauge. The seller also has a video he will send to serious buyers after speaking with them.
You have to love the bare-bones feel of the interior. If I were to buy this pickup, I would probably truck it up by adding bullet lights to the roof, replacing those tiny side mirrors with West Coast mirrors, and then maybe a couple of exhaust stacks coming up through the bed, à la Lil Red Express or side pipes. Later on, I might swap out the Slant-6 with a bigger V8 engine such as a 318 or 340. Would you make any modifications or drive it as is?
Small cargo bed? The bed is massive, especially when compared to modern pickups.