1971 Ford F-100 Sport Custom short bed, 302 and 4-speed
Factory short-bed bumpside with a 4-speed at a long-bed price; check the rust spots closely.
1971 Ford F-100
Why we picked it
Why we picked it: Salem Autosports has this 1971 F-100 Sport Custom listed at $12,995. Original driver F-100s from this generation have been selling for about $13,250 to $21,000, and short beds are the less common, more wanted configuration for street trucks.
The dealer describes it as a solid truck with some surface rust spots that runs and drives well, with a 302 V8 and a 4-speed manual. The dealer says its descriptions may be AI-generated, the title is not stated, and the two phone numbers on the listing differ, so call to confirm details and availability.
The value check
The seller is asking $12,995. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $13,250–$21,000, so the middle of the market is about $17,125. That put this car 24% under.
Original driver-grade 1968-72 F-100s sold between $13,250 and $21,000 on BaT in mid-2026; factory short beds sit at the stronger end.
- 1970 F-100, BaT $17,250 (Jul 2026)
- 1968 F-100, BaT $21,000 (Jul 2026)
- 1969 F-100 Ranger, BaT $14,500 (Aug 2026)
- 1969 F-100 Fleetside, BaT $13,250 (Jun 2026)
What to check
- Check cab corners, rocker panels, floor pans and the bottom of the doors on bumpside Fords.
- Look at the bed floor, inner bedsides and the front of the bed near the cab.
- Inspect the front I-beam suspension bushings, radius arm bushings and kingpins.
- Mileage is not verified, and the title status is not listed.
- The listing says its description may be AI-generated, so confirm the 4-speed and short bed in person.
Making it drive like new
A bolt-in Coyote or a fuel-injected 302/347 with a 5-speed or T56 suits this truck. Dropped twin I-beams or a crossmember swap to coilovers, rear leaf springs with a flip kit, front disc brakes with a dual master cylinder, and power rack-and-pinion steering make it a proper street 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.
What 1967–72 F-100 pickup (Bumpside) cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 2 | $3,000 | $4,275 | $5,550 |
| Driver | 46 | $6,100 | $18,825 | $112,750 |
| Collector | 2 | $20,500 | $24,000 | $27,500 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 F-100 | Project | $3,000 | Oct 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1967 F-100 Custom Cab | Driver | $6,100 | Oct 13, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1971 F-100 Ranger XLT | Driver | $67,000 | Oct 13, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1972 Ford F-250 Sport Custom Explorer Camper Special | Driver | $11,500 | Oct 11, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1969 F-250 Ranger Camper Special 2WD, 390/auto | Driver | $11,500 | Oct 10, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1971 F-100 Custom | Driver | $22,500 | Oct 9, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1969 F-250 Custom Cab 2WD, 390/auto | Driver | $15,000 | Oct 7, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1972 F-250 Sport Custom Camper Special | Driver | $35,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
