1972 Ford F-250

Pickup Truck

360 CID V-8

Automatic

F25YRP88496

Clear

Gasoline

1972 Ford F250 Camper Special Pickup VIN: F25YRP88496 Remember the bedtime story of “Jack and the Beanstalk” your Mama told you as a kid? How Jack went to town to peddle the family cow and returned with a handful of “magic beans” instead of cash? We’ve been in the collector car business for the better part of two decades and over the years I’ve trained a select number of folks to go out and “birddog” fun, unique vehicles for me. Every so often I’m surprised by what Humphrey arrives back at the shop with and was very pleased when he drove in with this sharp Camper Special F-series! I always take the time to look for a build sheet and found the original still tucked beneath the bench seat springs. Of course, it will arrive with the title. Take a good look at my photos. It is very obvious the attentiveness and care taken by past owners has really paid off! With just a casual glance you might think this is just another ol’ truck. But, just like I did, look a little closer and you’ll realize what a find this thing really is! The first hint is when you check for rust in the usual spots. For those not familiar with the Great Pacific Northwest, specifically Western Washington, we get our share of misty rain, but hardly ever any snow. At the first sign of a falling flake everyone panics and stays home. School is cancelled and business grinds to a stop from “sick” workers calling in. Truth is, our winter roads are rarely salted, so you’ll see very few vehicles here with any serious rust problems! Climb over, under and around this rig - I know you’ll come up smiling! The only corrosion issues we’ve come across are a small hole in the bed, near the corner behind the driver, and a half dollar-sized hole in the driver’s floorboard. I wouldn’t give much thought or worry to either. When you open the hood, you’re in for another nice surprise. This F250 still has an original, clean, great-running 360 V-8 motor. The second you fire it up, you’ll know it was built to last! I love the deep burble this strong engine makes through the easy-breathing real dual exhaust system. Almost sounds like a hot rod! As reported to us by the previous owner, major work done over the past year included new head gaskets (on both heads), replacement of the intake and exhaust manifold gaskets, new alternator, starter, ignition coil, spark plugs and wires. The oil was changed last week. The automatic transmission is very strong with the data plate showing there are 3.73 gears in the Dana 60 rear pumpkin. The “Camper Special” upgrade denotes a heavier duty cooling system (including an oil cooler) and a beefier suspension; good thing this rig has power steering! Here’s how the VIN code breaks down: F252 – Ford F250 4x2, 7500 GVW Y - 360 Cu. In. 2-V engine R - San Jose Assembly Plant G - Automatic Transmission P88496 – sequential serial number The data plate & build sheet indicate the truck was delivered to the Seattle Sales District (#74) after its August 22, 1972 scheduled production date. It has been a local rig since new! There is no special order information listed, so it most likely entered regular dealer stock inventory and was sold in the fall of that year. Up in the cab you’ll find full factory instrumentation on the dash including oil-water-amp gauges (the temp needle doesn’t move). Look at the pictures of the bench seat. It’s perfect on both the base and backrest as shown. I don’t know if carpet came factory on this model, but it’s in new condition as well. Both sun visors are original and the headliner has been upgraded to a modern ABS type - replacing the original flimsy, warped cardboard. For nostalgia sake, I’ve left the AM-only Ford Philco radio in place, but would suggest upgrading to a modern Tuner. I really like the heavy-duty 16-inch alloy wheels; all four are straight and true. They’re wrapped with decent tires having at least 40-50 percent remaining tread all around. Outside I know you’ll also be impressed by the classic factory color candyapple red paint. It’s had one quality respray sometime in the past and is still as clear and bright as the day this truck rolled off Ford’s San Jose Assembly line. Please feel free to email or contact me with any questions. My name is MARK Thompson and my direct number is 206/914-1173. You’re welcome and encouraged to come by my Auburn, WA warehouse to inspect & drive the truck. You might also make an offer before the end of the auction, as many of my vehicles sell to smart “early birds” that call and work out a deal prior to the auction’s end. I always reserve the right to sell during this period. A Few Additional Terms and Conditions: A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of the auction’s conclusion. The balance is due by cash or certified funds within seven business days unless prior arrangements have been made with me. I can accept PAYPAL, but if you plan to pay any more than the deposit through them I’ll first need to invoice you and ask that you cover the 3.5% fee PayPal charges. Please remember you are bidding to buy and I fully expect the winning bidder to fulfill their Ebay contract! You’re not bidding to hold or then come inspect and test-drive the vehicle later as you’re more than welcome to do this before the auction ends. If you decide to have the truck shipped home, there are scores of vehicle transport companies to choose from. I send off vehicles regularly and suggest that you get a transport bid from Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS). They're EBay’s preferred transporter and will give you a fair quote. Call my designated rep, Janice, directly at (469)587-5096. Give her my affiliate number (2362642) and she can pull up all our information for station-to-station or even door-to-door quotes. As an alternative, you might also get bids from the U-Ship.com website. You’ll be able to choose a transport broker from multiple offers. The zip code for pick-up would be 98002 (Auburn, Washington). The shipping of the vehicle and company chosen are the responsibility of the BUYER. You’re welcome to keep the rig free of charge at my location for up to two weeks after the auction ends assuming full payment has been received. After that period storage is $20 per day.