Truck Thursday: 1973 Ford F-250 is a Steal at $1000

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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.
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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.
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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]

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  1. Craig Blanton Avatar
    Craig Blanton

    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.

  2. Van_Sarockin Avatar
    Van_Sarockin

    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.

  3. dukeisduke Avatar
    dukeisduke

    I always liked the tool boxes on those. One rung down on the trim level ladder from the Ranger XLT.

  4. Dutch Avatar
    Dutch

    Looks like a ’76 to me…