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1978 Red RANGER EXPLORER 4X4 SHORT BED RESTORED!

Condition: Used
Make: Ford
Model: F150
SubModel: RANGER EXPLORER 4X4 SHORT BED RESTORED
Trim: RANGER EXPLORER 4X4 SHORT BED RESTORED
Year: 1978
Mileage: 109,000
VIN: F15FGCCG1780
Color: Red
Cylinders: 8
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: 4 Wheel Drive
Interior color: Red
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Local pick-up only
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Description of 1978 Ford F150 RANGER EXPLORER 4X4 SHORT BED RESTORED

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Worldwide Vintage Autos is one of the largest classic automobile dealerships in the world. With over 200 vehicles in stock spanning over 60,000 square feet, we have what you are looking for!

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Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this rare 1978 Ford F150 Ranger Explorer 4x4. WOW! Look at this truck. You rarely see this generation, especially restored and dialed in like this! Heavily optioned from the factory with the Ranger and Explorer package.“The forward looking collector will note that classic pickup trucks are just getting started - and there are plenty of underpublicized specimens out there” Autoweek Magazine February 2016. We scour the country for vintage cars and trucksand we rarely come across one like this! You must see and drive this rare F150!

HISTORY

The sixth generation F-series was introduced in 1973. This version of the F-series continued to be built on the 1965 fourth generation's revised platform, but with significant modernizations and refinements. Front disc brakes, increased cabin dimensions, gas tank relocated outside the cab and under the bed, significantly improved heating and air conditioning, full double wall bed construction, increased use of galvanized steel, SuperCab was introduced in the sixth generation pickup. SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA

SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION

EXTERIOR

-1978 Ford F150 Ranger Explorer 4x4. Half ton. Short bed.

-Brand new professional paint and bodywork.

-New chrome EVERYWHERE. All new lights, bumpers, mirrors, grill, etc.

-Brand new Rough Country suspension lift with dual stabilizers.

-Brand new Hercules 35" tires.

-Aluminum slotted wheels.-Bedliner.

-Sliding rear glass.

INTERIOR

-Reupholestered original bench seat.

-Newer factory door panels.

-Painted and restored dash.

-Aftermarket under dash gauge cluster.

-New black carpet.

-Aftermarket GT steering wheel.

-Pioneer stereo and speakers.

-New door sills.

-New dash pad.

-New sun visors.

-Redone headliner.

-LED dome light.

MECHANICAL

-Ford 351M. New valve cover gaskets, fresh oil change. 109K original miles!

-Automatic!

-Power steering.

-Power brakes.

-Dual exhaust (Sounds amazing).

-New brakes (disc on the front with drums on the rear).

-New fuel and brake lines.

DISCLOSURE

-Small dent near headlight. (See detailed pictures)Own this vintage 1978 Ford F150at wholesale cost. The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your investment for the future. Doing a restoration / customization project on a F150 4x4 like this would cost over $25K not including the vehicle itself. Don't do the work yourself, get one finished for roughly half of the cost of building it yourself!An excellent investment and something you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and auction result tracking.

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DEPOSITS:

Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500 deposit, the vehiclewill be held for7 days pending final payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the7 day period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs associated with relisting / remarketing our vehicles. Inspections shouldbe performed prior to putting a deposit down on a vehicle.

INSPECTIONS:

We encourage inspections. We disclose known defects and imperfections but we are not you. Purchasing a vehicleis very subjective. Come visit our showroom in Denver,CO, we would love to meet you in person!

SHIPPING:

We recommend having our shipping coordinator facilitate the transport of your new vehicle. We can handle all shipping arrangements in-house, so you know where your vehicle is from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’. We highly suggest using only enclosed shipping to protect your investment. We useCentral Dispatchand they ensure all carriers are licensed, insured and bonded.

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:

We have sold and shipped vehicles all over the world, with happy customers in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South America, and the Middle East, just to name a few. We can assist with the transport to your home port anywhere in the world, as well as help with the required export/import paperwork. We recommend the following import/export contacts:

•Halmari, in Houston, TX @ 281-984-7235

•Schumacher Global Transport@ 1-800-599-0190

•ADULTS ONLYcar shop inAustralia(see website)

We specialize in:

1. Vintage trucks and 4x4’s! Pinzgauer, Unimog, Defender, Bronco, Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ45 FJ55, International Scout, Jeep Willys, Dodge Power Wagon, Nissan Patrol, Ford Truck 4x4s, Chevy Truck 4x4s, NAPCO, Marmon Herrington, etc.

2. Vintage American Cruisers! Cadillac Biarritz, Chrysler, Lincoln Continental, Oldsmobile, Convertible, Mercury, DeSoto, Ford, Chevy Belair, etc. and;

3. Muscle cars! Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Challenger, Charger, Corvette, Biscayne, Cobra, Torino, Mustang, AMX, Falcon, Demon, Dart, etc. and;

4. European Classics! Porsche, 356, Speedster, Mercedes Benz, Austin Healey, Austin Martin, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen Microbus, MG, etc....

Although not a “no reserve” auction, the reserve price of this vehicle is well below comparable vehicles in the marketplace. Visit our website for the reserve price.

We would love to meet you in person and encourage you to come see the vehicles before you buy! If you cannot meet a salesman during business hours please call the main office, and one of the owners will meet you Monday through Saturday.

Due to our inventory size, we are unable to drive every vehicle for long distances. We also cannot guarantee that every gauge, light, option, function, etc., will work as it should. We do our best to inspect these vehicles in every detail, and note any imperfections in the advertisement.PLEASE NOTETHAT WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, GAUGES, OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. GIVEN THE NATURE OF THE VINTAGE VEHICLES WE SELL, THESE COMPONENTS CAN BE WORKING AT ONE MOMENT ANDNOT WORKING AT ANOTHER MOMENT. IT IS COMMON THAT THESE COMPONENTSWILL NEED UPKEEP OR ATTENTION. IN ADDITION, MANY TIMESTHESE VEHICLES SIT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME ANDONCE YOU BEGIN TO DRIVE THEM SEALS HARDENAND GASKETS MAYBEGIN TO LEAK! CLASSIC CARS LEAK.PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THIS BEFORE BUYING A VINTAGE AUTOMOBILE.

We provide approximately75 HD images, and an HD video, in every one of our listings. Very few companies offer this much detail. We spend significant time inspecting and disclosing detailed items on all of our vehicles; however, at the end of the day, we are not you... we highly suggest that you come and inspect the vehicle.

The information contained in this ad is solely for convenience. The description is an opinion only and should not be considered a complete description of any or all faults; it may not be relied upon nor taken as fact or otherwise a representation or warranty of any sort. Please note, wedid NOTbuild or restore the vehicle. Vehicles are soldAS-IS, WHERE-ISwith all faults known/unknown and with no implied warranty.Unless shown in the photographs, we do NOT have documentation, receipts, or photographs of the vehicle listed.

We do not recommend driving a classic car home. Many classic cars are not driven often and tend to sit for long periods of time making them unsuitable for cross-country road trips. We strongly recommend shipping the vehicle.

Unless otherwise noted, we sell our vehicles mileage-exempt, meaning we do not know the actual, original miles. The information listed in the ad is based on the current odometer reading or from rebuild information provided by the builder, and cannot be used as fact.

Most of these vehicles do not have Carfax or Autocheck history reports; unless the vehicle is 1981 or newer, a Carfax or Autocheck history will not exist.

This vehicle is being sold byWorldwide Vintage Autos. All of our prices include a 30temporary licenseplate, a clearColorado title and VIN verification to ensure no surprises during the registration of your vehicle. We do not charge any additional dealer and handling fees!

Any vehicle listed in auction format may be sold, and removed fromauction, at any time.

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