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1981 Ford F100 Ranger XLT – During the era of Ford’s 1973-79 generation pickups, the US had two OPEC-induced fuel shortages, so fuel economy was a priority for their all new pickups for 1980. They were the first in the industry to factor lighter weight along with aerodynamics into the styling. While still a full-sized truck, they were slimmed down to include thinner gauge body steel and glass. This produced a taught, neatly styled truck that as time as progressed has a look that aged well. While most of the previous generation engines continued from 1979 into 1980, the larger V-8s migrated to the heavier capacity F-250 and F-350 models. The optional SuperCab and trim level packages also continued unabated from previously – spanning from the bare bones Custom to the luxurious Lariat. For 1981, F-100s added an optional 4.2-liter V-8. Also new in the F-100s through F-250s equipped with the 302 V-8 was an optional 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission.

We don’t carry a lot of Ford trucks but when we do, you can bet they are nice ones! This exceptional F100 was owned by a gentleman in El Paso from new until it was given to a family member in AZ a few years ago. The family had the truck in storage which is where we located and purchased it before shipping back to TX. We updated any small cosmetic areas that needed attention and installed a homemade wood bed. Everything mechanical works as it should and this beautiful Bronze & Tan, two-tone Flareside is really fun to drive around. Features and options include; 5.0L V8 (302ci), Auto, RWD, Tan Cloth Bench, A/C, Chrome Bumpers/Mirrors/Grill, Cloth Floormats, Power Steering & Brakes, Jensen AM/FM/Cassette, Tinted Glass, Tow Package, New Wood Bed, Woodgrain Interior Trim, Vent Windows, Spare Tire, 15″ Factory Wheels, and New 31×10.5 Raised White Letter Tires! Did we mention this F-100 comes with great documentation, lots of service records, and has only 85k miles! If you are in the market for an early 80′ F-100, this is one of the nicer examples you are going to find anywhere in the US.