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1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Lariat Camper Special

United States USA
N No Reserve
Sold for USD $15,650 on 5/24/25comments-icon10Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Lariat Camper Special

This 1978 Ford F-250 SuperCab was sold new by Marvin Tonkin Ford of Portland, Oregon, and is one of 35 built with its paint and trim codes for the model year. Finished at the factory in Cinnamon Glow and tan, the truck is powered by a 460ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic, and it has power steering, a sliding rear window, dual fuel tanks, 16″ steel wheels with hubcaps, and a color-keyed bed canopy. This F-250 4×2 is offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a Deluxe Marti Report and a clean Oregon title.

No Reserve: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Lariat Camper Special

Exterior details include dual antennas, low-mount towing mirrors, swing-out side steps, a rear work light, a receiver hitch, and a bedside toolbox. The Styleside box has a fiberglass canopy with rollers over a drop-in bedliner. Flaws around the body are pictured in close-up photos shown in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Lariat Camper Special

The 16″ steel wheels are mounted with 235/85 Dean Wildcat Radial A/T tires. Power steering is noted along with front and rear stabilizer bars, and vacuum-assisted brakes provide stopping power.

No Reserve: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Lariat Camper Special

The bench is trimmed in cloth upholstery, while carpets line the floors, and the cab was equipped at the factory with air conditioning, cruise control, an AM/FM radio, and a sliding rear window.

No Reserve: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Lariat Camper Special

The fuel gauge works intermittently, and a warning light for the brake system is lit in the instrument cluster. The five-digit odometer shows 1,400 miles, and total mileage is unknown.

No Reserve: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Lariat Camper Special

The 460ci V8 was factory rated at 220 horsepower, which is delivered through a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission and a Dana 61 rear end with 3.07:1 gearing.

No Reserve: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Lariat Camper Special

Additional photographs of the underside are shown in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1978 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Lariat Camper Special

The Deluxe Marti Report lists factory colors, equipment, dates, and statistics.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $15,650 by Bw46
Auction Ended May 24, 2025 at 10:13AM PT
Bids 10
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BaT Essentials

Location: Canyonville, Oregon 97417
Listing Details
  • Chassis: X25JKBE1910
  • 1,400 Miles Shown, TMU
  • 460ci V8
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Cinnamon Glow & Tan Paint
  • Cloth Upholstery
  • 16" Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps
  • Fiberglass Bed Canopy w/Rack
  • Auxiliary Fuel Tank & Bedside Toolbox
  • Power Steering & Sliding Rear Window
  • Deluxe Marti Report
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0
Lot #193148


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