Description
Ford F-250 | 1983
Highlights:
– 5.8-litre (351 cubic inch) V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission
– Four-wheel drive, in line with the heavy-duty F-250 line
– Restored by a previous owner
– Two-tone bodywork with chrome bumpers and Ford-lettered tailgate
The seller offers for sale this 1983 Ford F-250, powered by a 5.8-litre V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. Finished in a two-tone scheme of dark bodywork over a lighter lower section and set off by bright chrome bumpers and the distinctive Ford-lettered tailgate, it presents inside a striking red vinyl bench-seat cabin with woodgrain dashboard trim. This is a four-wheel drive example of Ford’s three-quarter-ton hauler, configured as a long-bed pick-up and showing an indicated 44,270 miles. According to the seller the truck has been owned for the past two years and kept stored indoors.
The truck has been restored by a previous owner, although detailed records of the work carried out are not available. It retains the rugged underpinnings that made the F-250 such a dependable workhorse, with a separate ladder-frame chassis and a substantial four-wheel drive driveline. The cabin carries the period-correct combination of bold red upholstery and simulated woodgrain accents that defined Ford’s upper trim levels of the era, complemented by a clear instrument cluster and a floor-mounted transfer-case lever.
The F-250 sits at the heart of Ford’s legendary F-Series, the line of full-size trucks that has long ranked among the best-selling vehicles in North America. This seventh-generation model, produced from 1980, introduced cleaner and more squared-off styling along with improved aerodynamics over its predecessor, and the three-quarter-ton F-250 was aimed squarely at buyers needing extra payload and towing capability. Powered here by the 5.8-litre Windsor-family V8, it offers the relaxed, torque-rich character that defines these big American pick-ups.
Today the seventh-generation F-Series enjoys a growing following among enthusiasts who appreciate its honest, hard-working design and unmistakable 1980s presence. Examples imported to Europe remain comparatively rare, and a four-wheel drive long-bed in this two-tone livery makes for an eye-catching classic that combines genuine utility with strong period character.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
