1979 Ford F-150 Explorer 4×4
$28,900
Year
1979Make
FordModel
F-150Odometer
110,567Engine
400 Cubic Inch V8Fuel Type
gasolineTransmission
automaticVIN / Chassis #
-Seller
Dover Speed ShopLocation
Stow, MASeller Stock #
-Title Status
cleanCARFAX Report
-If you’re hunting for an honest, unrestored American 4×4, this 1979 Ford F-150 Explorer from Dover Speed Shop is the one. Showing 110,567 original miles, and located in Stow, Massachusetts, this one-owner truck is a genuine survivor with 100% original paint, all-original sheet metal, and the factory 400 ci. V8 backed by its original automatic transmission. It's available at an asking price of $28,900.
Born and raised in the dry climate of eastern Oregon, it carries a clean title, exceptional documentation, and the kind of originality collectors chase: original colors, original interior, and matching-numbers drivetrain. For buyers craving authenticity and strong bones, this Explorer Package 4×4 is exactly the kind of classic '70s Ford worth jumping on.
Born and raised in the dry climate of eastern Oregon, it carries a clean title, exceptional documentation, and the kind of originality collectors chase: original colors, original interior, and matching-numbers drivetrain. For buyers craving authenticity and strong bones, this Explorer Package 4×4 is exactly the kind of classic '70s Ford worth jumping on.
- Iconic Final-Year Fifth-Generation F-150: The 1979 model year marked the end of Ford’s fifth-generation trucks, a highly respected era known for tough body-on-frame construction and timeless styling. Explorer Package trucks added color-keyed trim and interior touches that made them stand out on the dealership lot and remain desirable today.
- Factory 400ci V8 and Original Drivetrain: This truck retains its original 400 cubic-inch V8, an engine known for strong low-end torque and durability in heavy-duty use. It’s paired with its factory automatic transmission and 4×4 transfer case, giving the truck authentic period-correct mechanicals and the dependable performance expected of a late-70s Ford.
- All-Original Exterior With Survivor Integrity: Finished in its factory colors with 100% original paint, original sheet metal, and no patch panels anywhere, this F-150 is a rare preservation-class example. The trim is in excellent condition, the frame and floors are solid, and the body has the kind of patina only time, not restoration, can produce.
- Clean, Original Interior: Inside, the truck wears its original bench seat interior, presenting well for its age and reinforcing the truck’s unrestored authenticity. All gauges and lights function properly, and while it is a factory A/C truck, the components are not currently hooked up.
- Documented One-Owner West Coast History: This F-150 spent its entire life in dry eastern Oregon under the stewardship of its original owner, a volunteer firefighter from Arlington, Oregon. It comes with a clean title, supporting documentation, and a Marti Report confirming its factory options and production details.
Survivor-grade F-150s from the late 1970s have become increasingly hard to find, especially in original paint and rust-free condition. Trucks from this era were used hard, lived outside, and very few remain untouched. This example checks all the boxes that matter: original drivetrain, original colors, excellent bones, documented history, and regional provenance that validates its condition. It drives well, presents authentically, and carries the kind of credibility that collectors and enthusiasts value. If you’re after a crisp, honest truck that you can enjoy immediately or preserve as a long-term investment, this Explorer Package 4×4 is a standout choice.
Powertrain
Powertrain
- Original factory 400ci V8
- Original automatic transmission
- Factory 4×4 transfer case
- Runs and drives excellent
- All gauges and lights operate properly
Exterior
- 100% original paint
- 100% original sheet metal with no patch panels
- Factory Explorer Package trim
- Solid frame, doors, floors, and bed
- Excellent original trim condition
- West Coast truck from dry eastern Oregon
Interior
- Original bench seat interior
- Factory A/C truck (components present but not hooked up)
- Original gauges, all functioning
- Clean, preserved presentation
Ownership, Documentation & Condition
- One-owner truck
- Clean title
- 110,567 original miles
- Marti Report included
- Well-preserved survivor condition
- Walk-around videos and additional photos available
- Transport assistance available from seller
This untouched, exceptionally preserved 1979 F-150 Explorer 4×4 is available now. Contact the seller to learn more or to make an offer.
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