When it comes to pickup trucks, some models and configurations give off a vibe that is downright cool. This is a 1989 Ford F-150 with a V8, short bed, and rear-wheel drive. With great, classic two-tone colors and period-correct polished aftermarket wheels, this truck used to be just a run-of-the-mill pickup but now represents a sought-after configuration of Ford’s classic pickup. Find it here on eBay where bids are just over $6,000 with the reserve unmet.
Now, there’s an interesting dividing line between two- and four-wheel-drive. What I mean by this is some buyers will place a value on having 4WD while others feel 2WD is the preferred setup for a pickup built in the street rod tradition. What’s your flavor? I love the idea of a lowered pickup truck, or at least one with a lowered stance; however, it does limit utility a bit. The truck shown here looks like it’d be great for cruising the strip but slightly less desirable as an enthusiast vehicle that can put in the work.
Ah, the Canyon Red interior – a Ford staple, especially in 1980s models. The truck shown here has clearly been loved, and it’s not just its largely blemish-free exterior – it’s that spic-and-span carpeting, the crack-free dash, and the rip-free cloth bench seat. Old trucks seem to have the best shot at turning up as preserved examples, even if they were never particularly special or collectible when new. Older drivers especially tend to treasure trucks like these, so I wouldn’t be surprised to learn this one had an elderly caretaker.
The F-150 is generously equipped beyond the V8 engine, with other options consisting of dual fuel tanks, air conditioning, cruise control, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. The V8 powerplant certainly helps to wake this F-150 up, and while it may not have the legendary durability of the inline-six mills, it’s still a generally robust engine, especially with just over 105,000 original miles. The Ford resides in Butler, New Jersey, and appears to worthy of a closer look either online or in-person for tri-state area residents. Where do you think the reserve will end up?
She’s a beauty, not sure where the price will end up, but somebody’s gonna get a nice one. I prefer 4x4s simply because I live in snow country, but for cruise nights and car shows, a 2×4, not the lumber variety, has just the right look. Very nice truck
Thanks Jeff. Looks like a clean, well-kept truck. There were many attractive two-tones in this era, but the silver/gray was always a favorite of mine. (There are so many silver vehicles today, and so many gray vehicles today, maybe some adventurous manufacturer would combine the two….) I also like the contrasting red interior and stripe. Are those factory Ford wheels?
For a truck like this, a low-slung two-wheel-drive is fine with me.
Those look like the optional factory wheels that were available on Fords of that vintage. I say leave them on there! Very sharp, original truck.
Those look like the optional factory alloys. They look to be in very nice shape, too. I say leave them on there!
Worked on a lot of these in the day.They were dependable for the most part.I’d do an occasional distributor module that was mounted on the outside of the distributor.Nice truck.I bet they want around 15- 20k for this one.glwts.
the most well kept truck i’ve seen in years,i had a 1995 f150 in line6 beautiful in and out, someone stole it i’ve never heard back from any body no police,no insurance com. i just chocked it up to the thieves won.beautiful truck.
These trucks NEEDED dual gas tanks just to achieve decent range–especially since mileage on these is about 10-15 mpg at best.
Oh donkey dung, they got better mileage than that
No, 302 or 351 thats about what they did. My friends had them, my uncle had one. Of course those were 4X4s so maybe you get a little bump with 2wd.
Sorry, I’ve owned a few myself, had a 95 Bronco, 351, 18mpg all day, nothing comparable did any better. And a Bronco is heavier than a pickup.
Well thats one Amazing 351 to get 18. First one live ever heard of.
Nice Bricknose. If it came my way it would definitely lose a few inches of elevation.
I would like to apply the rule of three to this truck, Stance, Tires & wheels, Color. Simple lower it, Custom high end wheels, 18’s and 20’s no junk, next loose the mirrors, back bumper and clean up paint. If the buy in isn’t out of sight you would have a truck that would make C-10 guys jealous.
C10 guys should always be jealous of clean, well-kept F Series Ford !
The engine is a 351 the intake and air filter set up gave it away. This must be very quick since it’s 2 wheel drive. You can lite up the rear tires on this! 😂 The colors on the Ford is great looking. And would be fun to own. Not that many in this shape left. Good luck to the next owner. 🐻🇺🇸
Nice truck, love it. If only I could talk the wife (of 52 years) into a pickup. Hard for Her to climb into the cab. Besides, if it is a 351 as surmised, She’d be out roasting the tires regularly. 😁
Had a buddy that bought one of these new. It was solid maroon with the same red interior. Great truck. Comfortable. Drove great. Mileage not so good, but that truck would run like a scalded dog. The maddest I’ve ever seen a a State Trooper was the one that pulled us over after we took an exit. Said he’d been trying to catch up with since he met 15 miles back! We were singing along to Randy Travis with the radio wide open and totally oblivious. Needless to say my buddy spent that night in the county jail. Seeing this truck brought back some good memories.
Every vehicle become a money pit right around the 100,000 mile marker. Unless they have a laundry list of stuff replaced starting around 75k. This is a soon to be nightmare. Not that it’s not nice, but EVERY vehicle is designed that way.
I don’t think so