1969 Ford F100 Ranger/Explorer For Sale Gateway Classic Cars Orlando #1894

Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando is proud to present this 1969 Ford F100 Ranger Explorer with a 428 Police Interceptor Motor! This 1969 F100 Ford Ranger Explorer is extremely unique and rare. It is very rare to find a truck like this in all original condition. The paint is a special-order code D which is Tuscan gold. What is even more rare is to find a Ranger with a factory added Explorer Package. In 1975 the 428 Police Interceptor motor from a Virginia ATF (Alcohol-Tobacco-Firearms) car was added, they put a Transgo towing shift kit in the C6 Transmission. They also split the original wheels and widened to run wider tires. Thankfully, the wheels still retain the original and rare explorer caps. The motor was pulled again in 2014 to re-gasket the Block and all internals were documented and confirmed to be a low mileage original 405 T code, 428 Police Interceptor Motor. Also in 2014, they had the original starter and alternator rebuilt. All new gaskets, seals, freeze out plugs, brake hoses, radiator hoses, spark plugs and wires, timing chain and tires were all new. This truck left the factory with air-conditioning (but is currently not working) The interior is in great condition including the factory rubber Ford floormat. This truck comes documented with a Marti report. The 69 F100 was originally purchased in Dublin Virginia at Dick Price Ford in Radford VA. The buyer owned it for a couple of years until he traded it in. This is where the story gets interesting this F100 was purchased by a gentleman from Steelman Motors in Virginia. He and his father built many race cars in the 40's and 50's. They built cars that ruled the circle dirt tracks pre-NASCAR. Some of the drivers included Bobby Isaac, Ken Rush, Curtis Turner, Pee Wee Jones, Ned Jarrett and Ralph Earnhardt (Dale's Father) to name a few. And the history goes on to..... Options on this 1969 Ford F100 include, Ranger package, Rear Chrome Bumper, AC (not working), AM Radio, Power Steering, Explorer Package B.