I’d almost want to switch the eighth and seventh-generation F-Series pickup nicknames around. This eighth-generation 1991 Ford F-250 4×4 has a front end that’s too smooth for a brick, whereas the seventh-gen trucks are a bit more square, sharp-edged, and brick-like. I’ve never seen a sharp bull’s nose or a round brick. The seller has this last-year bricknose listed here on eBay in Fort Worth, Texas, and the current bid price is $9,600, but the reserve hasn’t been met.
The aero headlights are a dead giveaway to spot an eighth-generation F-Series pickup. They were made from 1986 through 1991 here, and the seller says this 3/4-ton 4×4 is wearing newer Deep Shadow Blue paint, but the Desert Tan Metallic paint is original. I’m guessing the top half was repainted due to 34 years of living in the hot Texas sun, as there is reportedly no rust on this truck.
Finally, reasonable wheels! I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a big fan of almost cartoon-like oversized wheels on 4×4 pickups, but that seems to be all the rage (for decades now), and to each his/her own. I wouldn’t change a thing about the look of this truck. Well, a convertible version would be nice. Speaking of that, why haven’t there been any modern convertible pickups (for the most part) other than the Dodge Dakota?
I believe this seat color is Crystal Blue, but it sure looks faded, unless that’s just a trick of light and/or shadow. The rest of the interior is blue, and you can see the column selector for the automatic transmission in this truck. A lot of them that we’ve seen lately have been manual transmissions, but this one isn’t. The good news is that they say the transmission and torque converter have been rebuilt, along with flushing the lines. The air-conditioning is said to be ice cold, and the only issue, other than an intermittent ABS light, which is possibly due to a replaced NOS Motorcraft “computer,” is that the passenger window sometimes goes on strike.
The engine is Ford’s 351-cu.in. OHV V8 with 200 net horsepower and 300 net lb-ft of torque rolling through the transfer case and the automatic to all four wheels as needed. They say that this is a great running and driving truck. Hagerty is at $14,600 for a #3 good-condition example. How much will this one sell for?
Hillarious 2wd convertible SG. Love it.
Ha, thanks, Stan!
I’d give some thumbs up to Scotty and Stan but its not working at the moment. This is in incredibly clean condition. I remember this specific two tone combination a lot. It was very popular ( at least in my neck of the woods). And I like it. And I’m all in for keeping these rims. What an out of the box idea….. “Stock” sized aftermarket rims and tires you say??? Never heard of it….. Your drop top 1/2 ton looks like it came right out of Fords design studio Scotty I like it.
A big stance 4X4 Texas truck and no cowboy lights on top of the cab? That just don’t seem right.
Nice truck in what appears to be top notch condition. If I didn’t already have one sitting in the garage I’d be more interested.
Around 1994 a co-worker bought a 1988 or 89 1/2 ton extended cab 4×4 ford. 351 automatic, really pretty truck. He did not keep it long as it only got 8 mpg on the highway, wonder what this one would get?
Good write-up and good comments. This looks like a clean truck. Another two-tone scheme I like; it is kind of the Eddie Bauer look, somewhat modified. Though it does not have the tan interior. And those wheels, being a more reasonable size, look great.
Scotty, fun convertible. How about adding a beefy roll bar to give it a bit of visual balance?
It does look more than a little front-heavy, now that you mention it, Bob. This one isn’t much better, maybe I’ll stick with convertible cars.
Hey look!!! Scotty has the only known photograph of the super rare Long Bed Bronco with the roof off………. Oh……… Wait a minute…….. Nevermind……
Nice -looking 91′. The wheels look like Mickey Thompson’s, which are a sure go-to for this truck. The intermittent ABS light isn’t unusual for all of this generation and the next of F-series light trucks. I have a 90′ and a 96′ . The 90′ would just go on, then off, then on. On inspection, there was nothing wrong with the system. The sensor was located in the rear wheels. In the 96′ a hefty power washing of the engine compartment kept the ABS light on for weeks. Then it just stopped. Go figure. It has 112K, so it’s just getting broken in for that 351W. This was the time where is and the next gen’ of F-series were at their best for very EFI systems, with a minimum of computerization. The rest of it is still simple enough for anybody to fix. Currently, the bid is at $12.5K. Expect it to be around $20K final . Best of luck to the new owner.
This auction made it to $14,651 and no sale, so it was relisted and ended at $18,016 and no sale.