1979 Ford F-350 Custom 4×4

$36,500

Year

1979

Make

Ford

Model

F-350

Odometer

64,807

Engine

400 ci. V8

Fuel Type

gasoline

Transmission

manual

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

Upon Request

Seller

Dover Speed Shop

Location

Stow, MA

Title Status

clean
If you’re looking for a heavy-duty classic with real rarity behind it, this 1979 Ford F-350 Custom 4×4 checks every box. As a one-year-only model marking the debut of the F-350, this example is one of just 136 produced and comes backed by a Marti Report. Powered by the original 400ci V8 and paired with a factory 4-speed manual, it’s a true workhorse spec with collector-level provenance. Finished in its original Light Medium Blue paint over a freshly restored blue vinyl interior, this rust-free West Coast truck blends originality with usability in a way that’s getting harder to find.
  • Heavy-duty icon: 1979 marked the first year of the F-350, and this is one of just 136 produced. Documented with a Marti Report, it’s a legitimately rare piece of Ford truck history.
  • Big block + 4-speed combo: Original 400ci V8 paired to the factory 4-speed manual transmission—simple, durable, and built for real work.
  • Snow Fighter front axle: Equipped with the desirable Dana 60 solid front axle, part of Ford’s “Snow Fighter” package—serious capability baked in from the factory.
  • Original paint, clean bones: Finished in factory Light Medium Blue with original paint showing well and just the right amount of patina. All-original metal with rust-free floors, frame, and bed.
  • Restored interior, modern touches: Cab has been redone to factory specs with new carpet, bench seat, dash pad, and headliner, plus a discreet Bluetooth radio for modern usability.
This is the kind of truck that appeals to both collectors and guys who actually want to use their rigs. It’s rare enough to stand out (1 of 136, first-year F-350), but honest and sorted enough to drive and enjoy immediately. Add in the rust-free California history, original paint, and the Dana 60 front end, and you’ve got a platform that’s equally at home at a show or on a job site.

Powertrain
  • 400ci V8 engine (original) 
  • 4-speed manual transmission 
  • 4×4 drivetrain 
Exterior
  • Light Medium Blue factory paint (original) 
  • All-original body panels 
  • Rust-free floors, frame, and bed 
Interior
  • Blue knitted vinyl bench seat (restored) 
  • New carpet, dash pad, and headliner 
  • Bluetooth radio (modern upgrade) 
Chassis & Equipment
  • Dana 60 solid front axle (“Snow Fighter” package) 
  • Power steering 
  • Power disc brakes 
  • Dual fuel tanks 
  • Super cooling radiator 
  • Custom package 
Wheels & Tires
  • New 16-inch wagon wheels 
  • 285/75R16 Rotator M/T tires 
Additional Information
  • 64,807 miles (believed original) 
  • 1 of 136 produced 
  • Built in San Jose, CA 
  • Sold new at Wittman Ford (Lakeport, CA) 
  • Original owner’s manual included 
  • Clean title 
  • Transport assistance available 
This rare, first-year 1979 Ford F-350 Custom 4×4 is available now. Contact the seller to learn more or secure one of the hardest-to-find squarebody heavy-duty Fords on the market.

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