1976 Ford F130 - Super Rare! on 2040-cars
Oregon, Illinois, United States
Engine:460
Drive Type: Automatic
Make: Ford
Mileage: 51,000
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: Ranger XLT
1976 Ford F130. I've owned this truck for 14 years. Been sitting in my barn and driven occasionally. It's super rare and I can't find any other information out on it. All that any Ford expert can tell me is, "This one has me stumped, it's rare." The F13 VIN doesn't show up on any Ford VIN decoders. I contacted Ford Motor Company directly and spoke with their vintage truck VIN guy and he can't find anything out on it. Purchased a Marti report and they too couldn't give me any real specs on it, other than what generic info they gave me. Years ago I ran across a Ford blog and a guy thought it was a prototype built to bypass emission laws (big truck - little number). The truck decals show F150 Camper Special, the title shows F100, and the model number on the door tag shows F130. It has a 460 engine and 8-lug wheels (Camper Special and 8-lug wheels would be on a F250). The truck starts and runs good. I'm open to any suggestions or information. Thinking it would be a great addition to a serious Ford truck collector. Not many can say they have a F130.
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