1974 Ford Other Pickups

Standard Cab Pickup

4 cylinder 1800cc

4-speed manual floor shift

SGTAPT20852

Clear

Gasoline

1974 Ford Courier pickup truck. Un-restored, rust free, show quality, factory original paint, garage kept vintage Pickup Truck in Ford “Flare Yellow”, being offered NO RESERVE. Recently out of proper long term storage. An F-100 series truck in miniature. Manufactured By Mazda of Japan (Kogyo Co. Ltd.) for Ford Motor Company. Near Mint, to as new overall condition with recent (20 miles since performed) photographically documented scheduled maintenance including the following, using only NOS (New Old Stock) Motorcraft parts exclusively, fresh from their factory packaging: New dual timing chain/ tensioners /gear set, entirely rebuilt head with decked surfaces, (seals, guides, springs, valves, etc), rings, rod bearings, all clutch/pressure plate components, seals, bearings, head gasket, intake/exhaust manifold gaskets, water pump, alternator, ball joints, front/rear wheel cylinders, front/rear brakes, rear main/ output shaft seal, etc. All front end suspension components have been replaced with NOS parts as well, including upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arm kit, etc. The second owner (I am the third custodian) had made an enjoyable hobby of sourcing NOS parts for this truck while accumulating less than 1,000 miles on the truck during his eight year ownership. As a bonus, all of these NOS Ford Courier parts (accessory, lighting, trim, switches, starter, various mechanical, etc.) and a large box of Courier literature (assembly manuals, period advertising, dealer brochures, etc.) are included with the sale of this truck as well, occupying nearly the entire bed of the truck. All original replaced parts have been carefully saved for posterity. Runs and drives as new with whisper quiet exhaust. Odometer currently reads 85,070 miles. Clear California title in my name and truck is exempt from California Smog regulations due to year of manufacture.Even the tailgate original cloth chain boots, factory original Japanese Koito headlamps, snap in rubber flooring surfaces, wiper motor translucent moisture shield, etc. remain intact along with the factory 12 piece tool kit stored in the original lace up bag with screwdriver kit in the snapped plastic pouch. Original jack and hardware are properly stored behind the bench seat covered in a removable tight fitting custom tweed fabric. Dash has no cracks and shows no evidence of age. A testament to garage kept avoidance of UV exposure. Truck still has the new car smell. Driven less than 1,000 miles in the past ten years and obsessively cared for and garage kept since new. A custom, easily removable for cleaning, heavy rubber 3/8" floor mat (approximately 70 lbs. and not shown in photos) has been fitted to the bed area to avoid additional superficial scuff marks, a few which do exist, and the truck had a camper shell installed new, which aided in preservation of the bed surfaces. The shell has been removed and is no longer available. 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder, four speed manual transmission. Engine number: VBT33153 (original matching numbers). VIN number: SGTAPT20852. Ford successfully presented the Courier Mini pickup to compete with Toyota, Chevrolet Luv, Datsun and the Mazda B-series 1800 during the mid 1970’s fuel crisis. These small trucks are known for their mechanical durability. Total length (172”), width (63”), height (61.6”). Truck was recently displayed in Long Beach California at the annual JDM Queen Mary (JCCS) all Japanese car show. In a healthy lineup of Datsun, Toyota and Chevrolet mini pickups, this was the only Mazda built Ford present. Various positive discussions on this truck, at that event, can be viewed by search. Truck is being offered true NO RESERVE format (highest bid wins the truck regardless of price). International bidders are most welcome. Questions relevant to the truck will be answered promptly and inspection is welcome by appointment. Truck is located in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles (half hour North of LAX airport). Truck is to remain in my possession until all funds have cleared from winning bidder. Transport, if so desired, remains the responsibility of the buyer.