Beschreibung
Key facts
this ford f100 ranger xlt is a highly original example of the classic american pick-up truck, with an appropriately ‘patinated’ exterior and cabin, but reported to be in good running order.
it is powered by a 360ci (5. 9-litre) naturally aspirated v8, driving the rear wheels via a steering column-mounted three-speed automatic transmission.
the odometer shows 44, 390 miles, however this is not warranted.
this 1973 f100 was imported into the uk and first registered with the dvla in september 2017. it is now offered for sale by its fourth uk-based keeper, who acquired it in october 2021.
equipment and features
specified in top-of-the-range ‘xlt’ trim, this f100 ranger is finished in brown with red side stripes and chrome trim accents, over a brown vinyl-trimmed interior with brown piping and a brown upper dashboard, door cards, and wood veneer trim inserts on the dashboard and steering wheel.
it rides on a set of 15-inch steel wheels, finished in silver with chrome ford motor company centre caps, and shod with wildcat touring all-terrain tyres.
the factory specification includes air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, push-out front quarter light windows, electric windscreen wipers, and manual windows.
this example also features a cabin floor-mounted fire extinguisher.
the truck comes a folder of service documentation including all service invoices for the truck since it was registered in the uk in 2017.
condition
the seller is not aware of any bodywork damage.
the paintwork is in generally poor condition, showing plenty of scuffs, scratches, stone chips, and lacquer peel, which are all in keeping with the age and mileage of the truck, and help to illustrate its history.
inside, the retrimmed cabin presents very well, with some creasing on the brown vinyl-trimmed bench seat, but with no major wear or heavy discolouration. The original controls all present very well, with a pleasant ‘patina’.
the seller notes that the fuel gauge works intermittently, but they are not aware of any mechanical faults, and they state that there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard.
the vehicle is exempt from mandatory roadworthiness testing due to its age, and its most recent mot test was conducted on 3 november 2020 at an indicated 43, 607 miles, resulting in a second-time pass with advisories to monitor one damaged seatbelt, one seatbelt wrapped in tape, slight play in the front suspension king pin, and an exhaust leak.
service history
this f100’s latest service was carried out in february 2022 at an indicated 44, 000 miles by project auto. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the auxiliary belts, the spark plugs, and a check and adjustment of the engine timing.
summary
this ford f100 ranger xlt is a handsome and largely original example of the classic american pick-up, offered fresh from a service and benefitting from a recent interior retrim. Outside, the truck shows its history on its paintwork, which could be embraced by the new owner, or gradually improved upon as part of a rolling restoration. Either way, this f100 is reported to be running well, and will no doubt turn heads wherever the new owner chooses to drive it.
