Vehicle Description
Cruisin Classics is pleased to present to you this 1965 Ford F250 Camper Special. This vintage Ford truck is a fine example of what we'd call a running and driving "project". You can hop inside, turn the key, and it fires right up. It rolls down the road just fine, but before putting it on the road for regular use we would recommend getting the brakes serviced (we believe it may have a leaking wheel cylinder). The truck is painted maroon, but it is low driver quality paint - with patina, wear, chips, scrapes, dings, and evidence of some body work. Up front theres a bright eggcrate grille flanked by round single headlights. Turn signals sit just above, with FORD lettering in between. Both the front and rear bumpers have been painted white at some point. Moving around to the side you'll find "FORD F250 Camper Special" fender badges and "Custom Cab" badging on the doors. Both doors are also outfitted with extended side mirrors to aid when towing. This truck sits proudly atop a newer set of Pacer polished 8-slot wheels with Advanta SV T-02 tires in front and Dextero DHT2 tires in the rear. Around back is a full-size bed with a large wood panel bolted to the floor to cover a rust hole in the metal floor below. In the bed is the original numbers-matching 352 Ford V-8, a flywheel, the original wheels, and the tailgate. According to the most recent owner, the 352 had started smoking and they took it to a shop to get it rebuilt, but they wound up buying a rebuilt 390 Ford V-8 and having it installed for the same price (no receipt for this). Looking under the truck, there's a tow-hitch receiver, newer exhaust with mufflers from the headers back, four wheel drum brakes, and independent "Twin I-Beam" front suspension with coil springs. While underneath we noted that holes in the cab floor have been patched with fiberglass.
Lift the hood to find the aforementioned 390ci V-8 sitting at the center. It's topped with blue "Powered by Ford" valve covers, a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, and a chrome air cleaner. Steering is manual and so are the drum brakes with single master cylinder. The big V-8 is mated up to a 4-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Exhaust flows through an older set of headers, then a newer exhaust with dual mufflers.
Open the driver's door to find a very original and simplistic red and white interior. The small white door panels and their armrests are definitely showing their age, but the door handles and window cranks work fine. The bench seat has been covered with a multi-color saddle blanket cover that looks nice. Underfoot is a very old rubber matting and overhead is a perforated white headliner in good condition and a set of visors. Rising up from the center of the floor is a long shifter for the 4-speed manual transmission. The doors and dash are painted red, with a white lower dash providing an accent. Ahead of the driver is a 3-spoke OEM steering wheel with a broken horn ring (not attached) on a fixed column. The wheel frames a faux machine-turned gauge bezel that offers a 100mph speedometer and gauges for alt, fuel (inop.), temp (inop.), and oil. Below and to the left are knobs for the lights and working wipers while on the right are a manual choke (inop.) and a knob for the working fan. There is a manual under-dash defrost diverter and the kick panels offer fresh air vents. In the center of the dash is what appears to be the original AM radio that plays through a dash speaker, and sounds decent. Ahead of the passenger is a glovebox that contains a Panasonic 8-track player (we did not test this). The odometer reads 38,790 miles, but the title says "exceeds mechanical limits".
If you've always wanted to build your own cool mid-sixties Ford truck, this F250 offers you an affordable platform to start that project! Alternatively, you could get the brakes in good order and drive this truck just as it is with all of it's earned patina. The choice is yours, but don't wait too long only to find someone else snatched it up first! Give our friendly staff a call and start your journey!
ENGINE
390ci Ford V-8 (under the hood)
352ci Ford V-8 (Numbers-Matching, in the bed, needs rebuilt)
Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
Blue "Powered by Ford" Valve Covers
Chrome Air Cleaner
Manual Steering
Headers
Newer Exhaust Pipes and Mufflers
TRANSMISSION
4-Speed Manual
Floor Shift
Rear Wheel Drive
BRAKES
4-Wheel Manual Drums
Single Reservoir
EXTERIOR
Maroon Paint (with many imperfections)
White Painted Bumpers
Single Round Headlights and Bright Eggcrate Grille
"Camper Special" Fender Badging
"Custom Cab" Door Badging
Dual Extended Side Mirrors
Pacer Polished 8-Slot Wheels
Advanta SV T-02 Tires - Front / Dextero DHT2 Tires - Rear
Full-Size Bed (hole in floor covered with wood panel)
Original Engine, Wheels, Flywheel, and Tailgate in Bed
Tow Hitch Receiver
Factory Twin I-Beam Front Suspension
Fiberglass Floor Patches Under the Cab
INTERIOR
Red and White Interior
OEM White Door Panels and Armrests Show Wear
Bench Seat with a Multi-Color Saddle Blanket Cover
Older Rubber Floor Matting
Perforated White Headliner with Visors
Original-Style Red and White Painted Steel Dash
Original Gauge Bezel
100mph Speedometer and Gauges for alt, fuel (inop.), temp (inop.), and oil
Working Wipers
Working Fan
Working AM Radio (looks original)
8-Track Player Mounted in Glovebox (untested)
OEM Steering Wheel (horn ring present, but broken off)
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is with no warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No allowances or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that judgment solely. The seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Thank you from all of us at Cruisin Classics.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Maroon
- Interior Color:
- RED/Maroon
Vehicle Warranty
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
About Cruisin Classics Auto Sales
Cruisin Classics understands that you have many options when choosing where you purchase your classic, muscle or collector car and we would like to thank you for considering us. In 1996, Cruisin Classics built a new, 56,000 sq.ft. facility that they still operate out of today. The facility located in Columbus, Ohio is now housing hundreds of unique autos under one roof and has a stunning temperature controlled, highly secured showroom. The showroom is arguably one of the best stocked "collections for sale", showrooms in the world. Our honest business model has lasted almost 20 years-to-date and Cruisin Classics has a world-wide reputation as one of the best. The Brokerage Division has been another one of our successes as well as a success for our clients that utilize it. Who wouldn't want their investment sold by the best dealership in the business? In conclusion,100% customer satisfaction is our main goal. Always has been... always will be. We would like to invite anyone considering one of our vehicles to come to our beautiful facility to inspect the car in person or send somebody on your behalf. Again, Thank You from all of us at Cruisin Classics and enjoy your visit.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
TERMS OF SALE
Please understand that by placing a bid on this vehicle you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the above described vehicle
The above mentioned vehicle has been described to the best of our ability; however as with all pre-owned vehicles the condition is subjective. It is to be assumed that all used vehicles will have some degree of wear. We invite you, or you’re representative, to inspect our car in person at our facility.
The vehicle is sold in "as is/where is" condition, with no guarantees or warranties written or implied. Please be advised that no oral statements made concerning the vehicle constitute any warranty for this vehicle.
If you are not sure about something, please call us. We will be happy to take as much time as necessary to answer any questions you might have.
As the vehicle is for sale locally, we reserve the right to end the auction without notice if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
FORMS OF PAYMENT
Cash, Bank to Bank Wire Transfer, Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Personal Check or funds from a Lender.
Vehicle may not leave the premises the same day of payment unless it is cash. All other forms will have a hold until FUNDS HAVE CLEARED
THE WINNING BIDDER MUST CONTACT US WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF AUCTION. THE TOTAL BALANCE MUST BE PAID WITHIN THE AGREED TIME THAT BUYER AND SELLER AGREED TO AT THE INITIAL CONTACT.
SHIPPING TERMS
We make it simple for you! Our friendly sales staff will be glad to help in getting your new car in your driveway. After many years dealing with transporters, we have compiled a list of preferred shippers that will take care of your car from our lot to your front door. You can find these preferred carriers on our website under the "Shipping" tab or just give us a call and we will point you in the right direction.
Fees and Taxes
A $250 DOCUMENTATION FEE WILL BE CHARGED ON ALL PURCHASES.
Ohio residents will pay all Ohio sales taxes, title and registration fees in accordance with their county of vehicle registration.
Out of state buyers do not pay Ohio sales tax, only the taxes charged by their state of vehicle registration.
The following states are "reciprocating states" and Cruisin Classics is obligated by law to collect taxes and forward to the department of taxation on behalf of the buyer.***
Ohio residents pay tax rate in their county of residence.
Arizona 5.6%
California 6.0%
Florida 6.0%
Indiana 7.0%
Massachusetts 6.25%
Michigan 6.00%
South Carolina 5.00% OR $500. Tax Cap.
***You are not double taxed on your purchase. The chart above outlines which states require Ohio dealers to collect taxes. Your local tax is charged only once, not twice. If the tax we charge is less than your local tax, you will only be obligated to pay the difference in your home state. Feel free to contact us if you are confused in any way by the new tax laws.
