By Marcal Eilenstein
For your Truck Thursday enjoyment, I present you the classic 6th generation F-Series pickup.
This model is the Trailer Special with a big 390 engine. In 1973, I imagine a Trailer Special came with power brakes, steering, and heavy springs for pulling a trailer, similar to the more common Camper Special.
From the ad:
1973 Ford F-250 Trailer Special 390 V-8 Engine Auto Transmission ran when parked turns over and fires needs a little work.Good straight truck very little rust.
Yep, you read right – ran when parked. What makes it a little different is it really looks like there’s some potential under the hood, with just a little work. The body is straight, except for the ever-present fender rust (watch out for the rust in the floorpan on these old trucks, too), and even the interior is decent for its age.
Over to you – what do you think of this Trailer Special? Is it worth taking a risk for $1000, or would you let it go on down the trail?
[Source: Springfield Craigslist]
William Byrd 
Jeff Glucker
Seeing how it’s in Missouri and the ad states “very little rust”, I’ll just assume the cab mounts are rotted out. Otherwise, seems like a decent example for a decent price.
That would be a decent deal, if it could start up on its own and be driven. As is – run away. The visible rust would eat everything in six months in my climate. I don’t care about the obviously blown out seat, but the ratty visible wiring may be the largest of the red flags. Proceed with caution.
I always liked the tool boxes on those. One rung down on the trim level ladder from the Ranger XLT.
Looks like a ’76 to me…