1971 Ford F-100 Explorer

Description

A little bit of fun, a little bit of history, and plenty of V8 attitude... that's what you get in this 1971 Ford F-100 Explorer. It's a fully restored package that has a great classic look with terrific upgrades - like an overdrive transmission - to deliver quite a nice cruiser.

This truck was given a full frame-off restoration to be a sharp-looking truck that likes to balance vintage style with added flair. For example, the factory-correct Lime Gold was given a quality respray, and the modern metallic element adds an extra radiance. The nice gloss also helps the sunlight show off the crisp and clean sheet metal. Adding to the shine is a solid investment in brightwork pieces like the bumpers, grille, and trim. But the high-quality classic style is only part of this Ford's presentation. The side exhaust tips and Torq Thrust wheels with an 18/20 inch front/rear stance give this a touch of street machine attitude. It's not trying to be a mean machine, but it does like to show the world that there's some added cruiser fun to this one.

The green returns inside to accent the doors and dash, but what really catches your eye is all the fresh and dark components. The smooth dash pad, plush carpeting with thick black mats, and custom door panels remind you this had a thoughtful restoration. And we especially love the seat. It is contoured to offer bucket-like comfort to make this an all-day kind of cruiser. In fact, you can feel the driver-oriented attention with details like the upgraded sports steering wheel, Lokar-style shifter, and a full set of back-lit Dolphin gauges. It's such a thoughtful style that even the upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth has a cool green glow to coordinate with the dash.

Under the hood is a 351 cubic-inch V8. While a small block like this gave these F-100s very respectable power, this one gets the job done even better. It's built with a Quick Fuel 700 CFM four-barrel carburetor, and the mild cam with lifters adds to the powerful feel and a nice tune out of the dual exhaust. Plus, it has all the right supporting components, like the Ford Racing valve covers, steel braided lines with AN fittings, and an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. It makes for a stout total package, and it loves to get you down the road near or far thanks to an upgrade to a rebuilt four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive that was installed only about 500 miles ago. And power steering, power brakes, front discs, and Ford's famous twin I-beam front suspension with newer bushings, make this powerful pickup a great all-around driver.

The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and restoration photos. This is a true classic F-100 that has been upgraded to truly enjoy the drive. Call today!!!