Though Ford’s series of light-duty pickup trucks, the F-Series, had been around since 1948, the F-100 was upgraded to the F-150 in 1975. That increased the basic truck’s payload capacity and the F-150 has dominated industry truck sales ever… more»
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Jan 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
28 Years of Ownership: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
One of the most beloved vehicles in America, especially rural America, is the full-size Ford Bronco. From the back roads to the O.J. Simpson chase, no vehicle has been more treasured when it is time to get away from… more»
Aug 20, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
429-Powered! 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Interest in the vintage Ford Bronco market seems to be on the rise and isn’t showing signs of letting up anytime soon, particularly for the earlier examples, plus with the renewed attention brought on by Ford’s recent re-introduction of… more»
Aug 6, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Hallmark Camper Adorned 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat 4WD!
Here’s a case where the topper may be more special than the truck it’s on, or at least that’s what the seller of this 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat was thinking a couple of years ago when he bought… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Luxurious 4X4! 1978 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT Lariat 460
If you’ve been thinking luxurious pickups are a fairly recent phenomenon, you may be surprised to find out just how far back the concept goes. Not that there wasn’t any such thing before 1978, but this was the year… more»
Apr 10, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Off-Road Luxury: 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
There is nothing like venturing out to commune with Mother Nature and experience all she has to offer. However, such journeys need not involve hardships or discomfort, which is where this 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat enters the picture…. more»
Apr 3, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner: 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
As you get older, time can seem to warp. I look at this 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, and my first instinct is that it can’t be old enough to be a genuine classic. I then realized it is… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dentside Highboy: 1974 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4X4
Dentside and Highboy aren’t generally thought of as official FoMoCo terminology, but use either word around a Ford truck enthusiast and chances are he’ll know exactly what you’re talking about. The dentside simply refers to the indented area that… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
48K Mile New Truck Alternative: 1993 Ford F150 XLT 4×4
As we have mentioned previously on Barn Finds, the crazy new car market of today is forcing folks to come up with out-of-the-box solutions to transportation problems. While the situation is slowly improving, most new trucks are selling for… more»
Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
A Real Beast! 1984 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4
I’ve got to give a really big thumbs-up to the seller of this 1984 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4 for attention to detail, as he has included one of the most comprehensive lists I have ever encountered of parts that… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
460 Powered 4X4! 1979 Ford F350 Ranger XLT
With beginnings dating all the way back to 1948, the Ford F-Series of trucks were already heading into their sixth generation by the time ’73 rolled around, with the 1979 model being the final year of gen 6 production. … more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Short Box: 1995 Ford F-150 XLT Short Box
This 1995 Ford F-150 XLT Short Box has the “wow” factor in abundance. From its black paint to its enormous wheels, this is a 4×4 that is guaranteed to grab plenty of attention. It isn’t just about the looks… more»
May 3, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Beast of a 4×4: 1997 Ford F-350 XLT
Some pickups are created more equal than others, and this 1997 Ford F-350 XLT is the equal of most that you will find on today’s roads. It is a rugged and purposeful-looking vehicle with room for the whole family…. more»
Feb 25, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
80k Original Miles: 1983 Ford F150 XLT
This 1983 Ford F150 XLT has been parked in this shed for the past 10-years. It doesn’t currently run, but it is a classic pickup that looks ripe for revival. If you think that you have what it would… more»
Sep 17, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Free Wheelin’ Package: 1979 Ford Bronco XLT
The buyer of this 1979 Ford Bronco XLT Free Wheeling will be set to join some pretty illustrious company. NASCAR legend Tony Stewart spotted an identical vehicle when he was a lad and has recently had the chance to… more»
Apr 22, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
50k Mile Survivor: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
If Ford ever had any doubts that it was making the right move by introducing a 2nd Generation Bronco in 1978, then they only needed to look at the sales figures to realize that they had backed a real… more»
