1972 Ford Other for sale $22,995
| 1972 Ford Other $22,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $22,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
If you havent noticedand#44; were selling a lot of trucks here at Streetside Classics. What were seeing now is the emergence of a new segment of the hobbyand#44; and 70s pickups are at the forefront of affordable classics. This 1972 Ford F100 Sport Custom is a great exampleand#44; thanks to a high-quality restoration that leaves no question this is a cherished collector piece and no longer just a workhorse. The door tag says this one was originally two-tone greenand#44; but when youre restoring a truck from the ground upand#44; you can go with just about anything you want and black always works. Of courseand#44; if youre going to spend the long dollar on a restorationand#44; you need to start with the right truckand#44; so these guys found a regular cab/short bed pickup from down southand#44; so rust was a non-issue. The bodywork was straightened and prepped for the paintand#44; which is almost deep enough to swim in. Following a thorough cut and buffand#44; all the original trim and brightwork went back onand#44; and it must have cost a small fortune to restore all that shiny stuff. Everything from the bumpers to the tailgate insert looks great and things like the diamond plate rear bumper add a heavy-duty look. Even the inside of the bed is beautifully finishedand#44; effectively ending this trucks hauling days but really showing off just how nice the paint really is. The all-new black interior gives you a glimpse into pickup truck fashionand#44; circa 1972. The Ranger was Fords top-of-the-lineand#44; and it shows with plush cloth upholstery and real carpet on the floor instead of a rubber mat. Like the exteriorand#44; the interior was thoroughly (and expensively) restoredand#44; with many of the pieces being brand new. The fat 3-spoke steering wheel is the most notable upgradeand#44; but theres also an A/C system under the dash and an AM/FM/cassette stereo radio in the center (which is probably due for replacement). The gauges appear to be originaland#44; but Ford gave Ranger buyers a full complement of instruments to keep an eye on the engine; after alland#44; it was probably going to have to work for a living. The engine is a fresh 302 cubic inch H.O. V8and#44; which made its mark in the 5.0 Mustang. Howeverand#44; with a truck this niceand#44; you dont just build a stock motor and call it done. Noand#44; this one sports a 4-barrel carburetor atop an aluminum intake manifoldand#44; both of which pay big dividends in the power department. Finned valve covers and a chrome air cleanerand#44; both from Ford Motorsportand#44; add a bit of style to the working parts of the truckand#44; and a big new radiator certainly doesnt hurt when youre talking about reliability and performance. Long-tube headers and a fresh dual exhaust system give this truck an awesome soundand#44; the 3-speed automatic transmission snaps through the gears with real authorityand#44; and there are easy-cruising 3.25 gears out back. There are also recent shocks at all four cornersand#44; and its wearing late-model aluminum wheels with big 15-inch General radials wrapped around themand#44; adding an updated look. You couldnt duplicate this truck for twice the asking priceand#44; and the future looks bright for vintage haulers like this. Call today! |