1971 Ford F-100 with a 360, long-term family ownership and no reported body rust

Why we picked it

This 1971 F-100 is a rear-wheel-drive truck with a 360 V8 and a three-speed automatic. The seller says it spent over 30 years in one family, was originally a California truck kept mostly covered in the desert, and shows 43,415 miles. They report no body or floorboard rust, only light surface rust where the paint is scratched, and say it runs very well. The listing states a clean title.

It was originally white and was repainted green years ago, and the bench seat is torn, so this is a driver rather than a collector truck. Comparable original 1967-72 F-100s have sold for about $13,000 to $21,000 recently, which makes $11,895 a fair entry point for a truck that already runs and drives.

The value check

The seller is asking $11,895. 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 31% under.

Original driver-grade 1967-72 F-100s sold for $13,250 to $21,000 on BaT from June to August 2026. At $11,895 this truck is about 31% under the $17,125 midpoint.

Where the numbers come from:

• BaT 1969 F100 Fleetside, $13,250 (Jun 2026)
• BaT 1970 F-100, $17,250 (Jul 2026)
• BaT 1969 F-100 Ranger, $18,500 (Aug 2026)
• BaT 1968 F-100, $21,000 (Jul 2026)

What to check

• The seller says the 43,415 miles are on the odometer; with a five-digit odometer, assume it may have rolled over unless there are records.
• Check the cab corners, rocker panels, rear of the bed and the area under the bed where dirt collects, common rust spots on this generation.
• The 360 FE is durable but check for oil leaks and the condition of the C4 or FMX automatic; ask which one it has.
• Look at the Twin I-Beam front suspension bushings and radius-arm bushings for wear.
• The truck is at a client's home, not the dealer's lot; call first to arrange an inspection.

Making it drive like new

Bump-era F-100s respond well to a front disc brake kit and dual master cylinder, new I-beam bushings with a mild drop, and an overdrive swap such as an AOD or 4R70W. The 360 can stay, or a Coyote swap kit is a popular step if you want modern power and reliability.

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.