1975 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT 360 V8
A top-trim Dentside Ranger XLT with a 360 V8, priced near the low end of the market for original trucks.
1975 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
Why we picked it
Why we picked it: The Ranger XLT was Ford's top trim for the 1973-79 F-100, and original examples have recently sold for about $16k-$25k at auction. This green-over-gold 1975 has a 360 V8 and an automatic, and a dealer in Honolulu is asking $14,597. The dealer lists 78,533 miles and a clear title.
The listing says very little else. There is no description of the paint, the rust or the interior, and the dealer's own write-up is mostly boilerplate. The "super rare, low miles" claims in the ad are unverified. Treat this as a lead worth a phone call and a full set of photos rather than a sure deal, and budget for shipping from Hawaii.
The value check
The seller is asking $14,597. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $12,723–$24,640, so the middle of the market is about $18,681.50. That put this car 22% under.
Compared with original, unrestored 1973-79 F-100 Ranger and Ranger XLT trucks sold at auction in the last six months, mostly $12.7k-$24.6k (one Mecum outlier at $33k excluded). The $14,597 ask is about 22% under the $18.7k midpoint, but the dealer gives almost no condition detail, so the discount only holds if the truck checks out.
- classic.com 6th-gen F-100 sold results
- 1974 F-100 Ranger XLT, BaT, $19,500 (Sep 2026)
- 1973 F-100 Ranger XLT, Bonhams, $24,640 (Aug 2026)
- 1976 F-100 Ranger, BaT, $16,500 (Jul 2026)
What to check
- Hawaii trucks live in salt air: check cab corners, rocker panels, floor pans, the bottoms of the doors and the bed floor and wheel arches for rust.
- Look at the frame rails and spring hangers, and at the core support under the radiator.
- The listed VIN (F10YLW03079) is shorter than a standard VIN; match it to the door tag and title before you buy.
- Mileage is unverified and the odometer only has five digits, so it may have rolled over.
- Add the $249.50 doc fee, tax and inter-island or mainland shipping to the price.
- Ask for undercarriage photos and a cold-start video, or pay for a local inspection.
Making it drive like new
A solid Ranger XLT is a good base for a mild restomod. Add front disc brake and power steering upgrades, a coilover or drop-spindle kit on the Twin I-Beam front end, and an overdrive automatic such as an AOD or 4R70W behind the 360. Vintage Air and modern wheels and tires would make it a comfortable daily driver while keeping the original trim.
3 builders make a complete chassis for the 1973–79 F-100 pickup (Dentside). Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
What 1973–79 F-100 pickup (Dentside) cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 45 | $4,500 | $24,000 | $258,500 |
| Collector | 2 | $33,000 | $36,850 | $40,700 |
| Pro-build | 4 | $40,700 | $55,150 | $83,500 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT 4x4 with a 400 V8 and sorted mechanicals, early bidding far below driver sales | Driver | $24,075 | Oct 23, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1973 F-100 Ranger, Cass County MN | Driver | $12,723 | Oct 6, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1973 Ford F-100 Ranger | Pro-build | $58,300 | Sep 25, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1977 Ford F-100 Flareside | Pro-build | $83,500 | Sep 25, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1979 Ford F-100 | Driver | $26,250 | Sep 25, 2026 | Hemmings |
| 1978 Ford F-100 Ranger | Pro-build | $40,700 | Sep 25, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1977 Ford F-100 | Driver | $20,350 | Sep 24, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1974 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT | Collector | $33,000 | Sep 24, 2026 | Mecum |
