Super rare 72 Sport Custom Ford F100 shortbed, two tone, a/c, p/b, original CA truck.

I acquired this neat truck from the 2nd owner since 1976 (see original ca pink slip with date) on a ranch in central California. Test drove it around the country roads and had to have it. Trailered it home and started cleaning it up (cob webs and hornets nests, etc. It ran great initially but was developing smoke from the left side. it turned out to be condensation, not smoke, and was diagnosed as the head gasket failing on that side. I have a video included in the 118 pictures link that shows the truck running in it's current condition, however starting it too much isn't wise with water in the system. Beyond that, this is a great truck. Brakes, trans, lights, heater, steering, etc... all seemed to be in good functioning condition. Truck is mostly rust free, and very solid. Main rust is surface area (mainly on the underside) only and I have documented the whole thing in pictures. I don't think there are any rust through, or even weak areas other then a small amount of battery acid corrosion in the tray directly under the battery itself. Extremely straight with no detected body fill or replaced panels. Just a 'good 'ol boy' truck that lived a dry CA ranch life. Not perfect, but hard to come by in this unmolested condition. For what it's worth, owner stated to me that the motor had very few miles on rebuild, but was 10 years ago. With a newer looking Holley Carburator and a few other exterior components, owners integrity, and the way it ran and drove, I believe this to be true, but no documents exist to support it.

This would make an excellent start to a 'Patina' custom on a very RARE truck or a great candidate for a full resto.

Great opportunity to the right buyer.

Original CA blue plates, and small ca 'pink' slip title included.

DRD Motor Trade is licensed bonded CA dealer specializing in rare CA finds like this one. Sale tax and any required reg/transfer fees due at time of purchase to all CA buyers.

Link to 118 pictures and video of the truck running here: http://s761.photobucket.com/user/car-reras/library/72sportcustom

Below are just a few highlights. Enjoy.

All information on this listing is deemed to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Sale is as-is with no warranty.

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