1970 Ford F-250 Ranger 390 with factory A/C, a running original-paint survivor priced under driver money

Why we picked it

Why we picked it: this is a 2WD regular-cab F-250 in Ranger trim with the 390 V8, automatic, and factory power steering, power brakes and air conditioning. The dealer describes it as a very solid truck from Washington state that runs and drives very well, with its original paint worn to patina.

Comparable 2WD F-250 drivers have sold for $10,550 to $17,050 since August, and those were mostly repainted or re-engined trucks. At $8,995 it costs less than any of them. That leaves room for brakes, suspension and steering work while still coming in under what similar finished drivers bring.

The value check

When we found it, the seller was asking $8,995. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $10,550–$17,050, so the middle of the market is about $13,800. That put this car 35% under.

Five 2WD 1968-72 F-250 driver sales from the last two months (BaT and Barrett-Jackson) ran $10,550 to $17,050, midpoint $13,800. Higher sales for documented low-mile Ranger Camper Specials ($20,500 and up) were left out.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1972 F-250 Custom, 360/4-speed, BaT $10,550 (Sep 2026)
• 1972 F-250 Ranger XLT Camper Special, 360/auto, refinished, BaT $10,750 (Aug 2026)
• 1969 F-250 Ranger Camper Special, 390/auto, repainted, BaT $11,500 (Oct 2026)
• 1969 F-250 Custom Cab, replacement 390, repainted, BaT $15,000 (Oct 2026)
• 1968 F-250, 460 swap, original paint, Barrett-Jackson $17,050 (Sep 2026)

What to check

• The listing does not mention rust or title status; ask for photos of the cab corners, rocker panels, floor pans, door bottoms and the bed floor and wheel tubs, which are the usual rust areas on 1967-72 Fords.
• The dealer page masks the last part of the VIN and notes that some of the description is AI-generated, so confirm the full VIN, the door data plate, and whether the engine is the original 390.
• Mileage of 90,935 is not documented as actual.
• Check whether the factory A/C still works; many of these systems need a full rebuild.
• 1967-72 F-250s ride on a heavier twin-I-beam front end and leaf springs, so expect a firm ride and worn bushings.

Making it drive like new

Keep the patina and the 390, then fix the parts you use every day: a front disc brake conversion with a dual master cylinder, new twin-I-beam bushings and shocks, a 4-speed overdrive automatic (AOD or 4R70W swap kits exist) for highway cruising, electronic ignition, and a modern rotary A/C compressor in the factory system. A 2-inch lowering kit and 16-inch wheels give a cleaner stance without hurting its usefulness as a truck.

3 builders make a complete chassis for the 1967–72 F-100 pickup (Bumpside). Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.

How it ended

The listing ended on Oct 27, 2026 with the car at $8,995. We don't know yet whether it sold.