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            EXTERIOR: Yes, it really is that nice. Calvin is his name and that's what he's always called. By most opinions, the cosmetic condition is comparable to that of a 5 or 6 year old vehicle. In fact, the bed/cargo area is just about the only portion of the truck to show wear and even that supports light use. The body and paint are in excellent shape. Much of the trucks history was accurately passed onto me. The paint is original and shines nicely. Never in a collision but the right front fender was bumped causing a small dent near the headlight. This occurred 30+ years ago and was repaired. When I acquired the truck earlier this year the hood was showing minor fading. Based on the quality of the rest of the paint on the truck, I had the hood professionally re-finished by the facility that handles the painting of the high-end members of my collection. The color match is perfect! If I didn't mention it you'd never know. All of the exterior holds a nice gloss with smooth texture. With the exception of a tiny ding near the left back-up light (photo provided) there are no stand-out flaws. Small imperfections in the form of chips and minor scratches that occurred over the last 49 years have been touched-up as needed. Stainless trim, grille, chrome bumper and all glass is in excellent original condition. Bottom line: Exterior appearance is beautiful, even standing right next to it! Compliments are never ending every time I take him out. One of a kind, time capsule, choose your preferred term. They are all correct statements. PLEASE NOTE: The side marker lights were added by the original owner in the late 1960's and they look like factory original. 

            INTERIOR: Okay, where do I start with the excuses? Oh wait, there aren't any! The plastic seat cover has protected the original seat since day-one. The rubber floor matting is perfect. The door panels and dashboard are excellent. The factory headliner inserts have warped slightly in the last 50 years but support the amazing true condition of the interior. I'm certainly not saying there aren't other nice trucks out there but a factory installed interior like this cannot be found. Original's like this have become extinct.     The plastic on the drivers side of the seat has worn ever so slightly. Close-up shown within the main interior photos provided below in the display.   

            DRIVE-TRAIN: Original and special ordered 300 6cyl. The standard six cylinder engine was the 240 cubic inch. The engine performs well and has good acceleration. No ticks, smoke or knocks of any kind and always stays cool even in traffic. The 4 speed manual transmission shifts correctly through all of the gears and the clutch engages smoothly. The rear end is church-quiet. Brakes stop on a dime and the steering feels tight and sound. The A/C unit is from 1965. The metal tags are date and engine family coded (close-up's provided below). The air-conditioning system is functioning and was demonstrated to me when I purchased the truck. It appears to still be working but the outside temps have been cool lately. Worse case scenario, please expect a freon service. 

            Assembly line build sheet.

            Chrome and exterior bright-work are very nice.

            Vintage Ford hub caps.

            This truck has so many rare options. This rear-view mirror combo is hard to find. Again, all chrome on the truck is beautiful both inside and out. No ugly pitting or tarnish. The is no substitute for always being kept parked inside.

            The windshield is the only non-original piece of glass. All glass is crystal clear.

            One tiny ding in the center of the grille.

            Both day-one 1965 Oregon license plates are still bolted to each bumper.

T            The view from my front porch.

            The bed/cargo area was used for light-duty only.

            Please notice the very small ding I mentioned earlier near the back-up light.

            The paint really does still shine nicely. That's me in the reflection on the door. Hello.

            The CB has always been in the truck. Even the little rain gutter antenna hold-down clips are still in the glove box.

            Every light works. Actually, everything on the truck works, period! 

            Very rare reverse lights. They are controlled by a factory switch on the dash.

            Even the license plate light!        

            Drives excellent down the highway. No pulls, vibrations or loose steering. Gearing is fine but max comfortable speed is about 55-60.

            Total mileage since 1965 is 109,491 and counting.

            Everything works!!! The switch to the left of the choke knob that says "lights" is for the back-up's. The headlight switch is on the other side of the steering column. And yes, the CB and PA outside speaker work perfectly.        

            Even the protective cloth on the factory speaker is 100% intact. They are NEVER found like this. This truck is the exception to so many rules.

            Cab in MINT, corners included.

            Yep, the hat stays. I had never seen a hat hold-down before.

            Every gauge, light, knob and lever works correctly. Heater and fan, wipers, turn signals, emergency flashers, brakes lights, horn and even the original radio are all functioning correctly. The windshield squirters too. Unheard of.

            Again, the factory AM radio tunes stations and plays clearly.

            This door arm rest shows light wear.

            The interior does show some use but is in wonderful condition. Yes, the zipper compartment still opens and closes smoothly. 

            PLEASE READ: This photo actually says a lot. This cardboard backer panel attached to the firewall is NEVER intact and it's MINT on my Truck. If you stick your head up underneath to see up into this area it appears just like new! Underneath the dash, the entire firewall and all the way up to the windshield still looks like brand new. There is no rust or corrosion anywhere on the truck. I replaced one tail light bulb and couldn't believe that the socket and housing looked like new. Simply amazing.

            I magnified this photo in order to show the small flaw on the seat. The plastic has protected the seat all 49 years.

            NOT restored. The 186 marking on the fuel tank was done on the assembly line in 1965.

            Everywhere you look, condition is hard to describe.

            Alternator and oil warning lights illuminate as intended.

            I only looked away from the road for a split second to snap this pic. Speedometer seems pretty accurate. If anything, it's slightly slow but not by very much.

            Unaltered other than required maintenance items.

            Well maintained and turned-up at regular intervals.

            Rear diff serviced at 86,000. I have a record of that from many years ago. When was the last time any of us have seen "Keep on Truckin" flaps? These are from the late 60's or very early 70's.

            The undersides are incredible.

            Fuel tank switching valve.

            There are typical leaks and seepage but nothing that hinders reliable function of mechanical components.

            Even trucks of this vintage from California, Arizona, etc, get at least some rust in the trouble-prone places. My Truck defies logic and simply has NO corrosion issues. Difficult to fully explain but true nonetheless.

            Tag mounted to air-conditioning compressor. I've never seen a '65 Ford Truck with A/C. Sorry to sound like a broken record here but unique barely scratches the surface when describing this truck.

            I have previous registration cards. Mr. Marion bought the truck brand new at Wilson Motors (Ford dealer in Corvallis Oregon) in 1965. He and his wife Rose moved to Beaverton Oregon some years later. I have his last registration from 1996 in my file