Ford F-350 Transporter, 1971

Chassis No.: F35YCJ82716

£21,275 GBP | Sold

• First registered in the UK in 2014
• 5.7-litre V8 engine, four-speed manual gearbox
• Extensively restored in 2017
• Believed genuine circa 72,000 miles from new
• MoT, tax, and weight exempt

First introduced in 1948, Ford's F-Series has been America's best-selling light/medium truck for the last 40-plus years, generating billions of dollars annual income for its maker. Models available include full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and all manner of commercial vehicles. A relatively rare application, the transporter offered here is an example of the fifth generation F-Series, introduced in 1967. The preceding (fourth) generation has started life in 1962 with a unitary construction bodyshell, only to revert to a traditional separate chassis for 1965. The fifth series retained the separate chassis while offering increased dimensions and a greater glass area. Additionally there were more engine options and plusher trim levels.

The vehicle we offer underwent extensive restoration in 2017, including a new 'beaver tail' body and a bare-metal repaint in its original colour but with an ivory roof (there are numerous photographs on file detailing the restoration). Believed original, the interior is in generally good condition apart from rip in the dashboard top.

Since the restoration's completion 'EKH 494J' has been used for transporting an historic racing car, including trips to the Goodwood Revival meeting, Silverstone Classic, etc. It has carried a variety of cars ranging from a 1962 Corvette to a 1967 Marcos 1600GT.

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First registered in the UK in 2014, this F-350 is powered by a 352ci (5.7-litre) V8 petrol engine driving via a four-speed manual gearbox. The engine was refreshed during restoration, including a new distributor, 750 Holley carburettor, spark plugs, rocker covers, air filter, oil, oil filter, and so on. A full service was carried out in May 2018, at which time the rear springs were upgraded. Other noteworthy features include power-assisted brakes and a wirelessly controlled (and traditional cable controlled) heavy-duty winch welded to the completely renewed aluminium bed.

Believed to have covered a genuine circa 72,000 miles from new, the vehicle is said to be very reliable and to drive superbly with lots of power and comfortable cruising at motorway speeds, even when loaded. It is exempt from both the MoT test and road tax, and is also weight exempt (on registration document). A most stylish conveyance, it frequently gets more attention than the race-car on the back! Indeed, in the summer of 2018 'EKH 494J' featured in a promotional film for Longstone Tyres.

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