Rarely do classic American trucks survive the rough lives they tend to lead, especially out on the farm. Occasionally one will surface that made it through and it is just a testament to how well they were built. This 1966 Ford F-100 has been parked for the past 12 years and while it needs some work, for $4,500 it seems like a bargain. It is located in Blanco, Texas and the seller has listed it here on eBay.

The seller claims that this work truck runs, but that it needs a front brake cylinder and a water pump. These trucks could be had with a variety of engines from an inline-six up to a V8. The seller believes that this one originally came with a six cylinder and that someone later installed the current V8 that’s under the hood. The current engine is a 360 cui V8, which Ford didn’t introduce until 1968. It was rated at 215 hp and 375 lbs. of torque, which should make this even more enjoyable to drive. While the hauling capacity isn’t as high as some of the bigger trucks, this one’s Twin I-Beam front suspension should give it a nice ride. The combination of power and smooth handling should make it a fun vehicle for hauling duties.

Overall, this truck is presentable and should only need a little work to get it back on the road. While the current paint looks good, we assume it has been resprayed at some time because of the overspray behind the grill. If $4,500 seems a bit too high to you, the seller is willing to take offers. So, what would you do with this truck? Would you just get it running, restore it, or just put it back in the barn?