1965 Ford F-100 with a 429 big-block and 4-speed, Atlanta truck with patina
A big-block, 4-speed patina F-100 for less than most plain six-cylinder drivers sell for.
1965 Ford F-100
Why we picked it
The dealer, Takrourin' Motors, describes this as an Atlanta truck that is solid with a nice patina. It has a 429 V8 in place of the original engine and a floor-shift 4-speed manual. Listed recent work covers a new carburetor, brakes, windshield and front tires.
Comparable 1964-66 F-100s in driver or patina condition have been selling for $7,200 to $13,000, so $6,995 is low for a truck that has already had the engine swap. You'd have to confirm how well the swap was done. The listing is very short and doesn't describe the cooling, exhaust, rear axle or brakes behind the 429.
The value check
The seller is asking $6,995. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $7,200–$13,000, so the middle of the market is about $10,100. That put this car 31% under.
Patina and driver-grade 1964-66 F-100s sold on BaT, Mecum and Hagerty for $7,200 to $13,000 between June and September 2026. At $6,995 this truck is about 31% under the $10,100 midpoint, and it already has a big-block swap.
- 1965 F-100 Custom - BaT $7,200 (Aug 2026)
- 1965 F-100 Styleside - Hagerty $9,000 (Jun 2026)
- 1966 F-100 Custom - BaT $9,250 (Sep 2026)
- 1966 F-100 Custom - BaT $13,000 (Jul 2026)
What to check
- Ask what rear axle and brakes are behind the 429, because a stock 1965 half-ton axle and drums are marginal for big-block torque
- Check the radiator, motor mounts, headers and steering clearance on the swap
- On 1961-66 F-100s, cab corners, rockers, floors and the bed floor rust; check cab mounts and the frame near the rear spring hangers
- The title isn't stated; confirm a clean title. Price is plus tax, tag and title fees
- The listing doesn't say it runs and drives; ask for a cold-start video
Making it drive like new
With a big-block already in, start with brakes and steering: a front disc conversion with a dual master and booster, power steering, and a Ford 9-inch or 8.8 rear with sensible gears. A crossmember IFS kit or a coil-over front clip would give it modern handling, and a 5-speed overdrive manual would make it usable on the highway.
3 builders make a complete chassis for the 1961–66 F-100 pickup. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
What 1961–66 F-100 pickup cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 48 | $4,000 | $15,125.50 | $60,500 |
| Pro-build | 1 | $29,000 | $29,000 | $29,000 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 F-100 | Driver | $12,650 | Oct 21, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1964 F-100 Custom Cab | Driver | $18,500 | Oct 8, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1964 Ford F-100 Custom Cab 3-speed | Driver | $18,500 | Oct 8, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1966 F-100 Custom | Driver | $9,250 | Sep 30, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1963 F-100 | Driver | $60,500 | Sep 25, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1964 F-100 Utility Truck | Driver | $21,000 | Sep 18, 2026 | Elsewhere |
| 1966 F-100 | Driver | $14,560 | Sep 4, 2026 | Elsewhere |
| 1964 F-100 Custom | Driver | $8,600 | Aug 27, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
