1978 Ford F-150 Custom 4×4 Shortbed

$24,500

Year

1978

Make

Ford

Model

F-150

Odometer

81,856

Engine

351 ci. V8

Fuel Type

gasoline

Transmission

automatic

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

Upon Request

Seller

Dover Speed Shop

Location

Stow, MA

Title Status

clean
If you’ve been hunting for a true, uncut survivor short bed, this one hits different. This 1978 Ford F-150 Custom 4×4 Shortbed comes out of the West Coast with all-original metal and zero rust issues—floors, frame, and bed are clean with no patchwork. Finished in its factory Wimbledon White over a freshly redone brown bench seat interior, it’s powered by the original 351ci V8 paired to the factory automatic transmission. With just over 81K original miles and a Marti Report backing its rarity (1 of 287 produced), this is the kind of honest truck that’s getting harder to find by the month.
  • Rare short bed survivor: One of just 287 produced, documented with a Marti Report. Built in San Jose and sold new at Chino Motors in California, this truck carries legitimate provenance and originality.
  • Factory V8 power: Original 351ci V8 mated to the factory automatic transmission. Runs, shifts, and drives strong—exactly what you want from a turn-key vintage 4×4.
  • Clean West Coast bones: All-original metal with no rust concerns—floors, frame, and bed are solid throughout. No holes, no patch panels, no stories.
  • Honest classic interior: Freshly upholstered brown bench seat with new carpet keeps things clean while staying true to the truck’s original character.
  • Period-correct stance: Sits right on 15×10 wagon wheels wrapped in 32×11.50LT Bridgestone Desert Dueler A/T tires—classic look, usable setup.
This is the sweet spot: rare short bed, documented production numbers, clean California history, and zero rust headaches. You can take it two directions: Preserve it as a highly original survivor or build off a rock-solid foundation without undoing someone else’s shortcuts. Either way, it’s the kind of honest squarebody Ford that’s getting tougher to source, especially in this condition.

Powertrain
  • 351ci V8 engine (original) 
  • Factory automatic transmission 
  • 4×4 drivetrain 
Exterior
  • Wimbledon White factory color 
  • All-original body panels 
  • Rust-free floors, frame, and bed 
Interior
  • Brown bench seat (new upholstery) 
  • New carpet 
  • Clean, factory-style layout 
Chassis & Equipment
  • Power steering 
  • Power disc brakes 
  • Custom package 
Wheels & Tires
  • 15×10-inch wagon wheels 
  • 32×11.50LT Bridgestone Desert Dueler A/T tires 
Additional Info
  • Built in San Jose, CA 
  • Sold new at Chino Motors, CA 
  • 81,856 original miles 
  • Marti Report (1 of 287 produced) 
  • Clean California title 
  • Transport assistance available 
This rare, rust-free 1978 Ford F-150 Custom 4×4 Shortbed is available now. Contact the seller to learn more or lock it down before it disappears.
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