1989 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat - CLEAN 4X4 READY FOR THE NEXT CARETAKER !!

Description for Ford F-250 1989

1989 FORD

F250 XLT

Lariat 4x4

VIN: 1FTHF26G9KPA46339

I'm often asked where we find these clean, unique vehicles. One of my best friends cruises parking lots of retirement homes, Elks clubs, our V.F.W. Hall and the small-town back streets of rural areas near Seattle. He can spot a seatbelt slammed in a door a mile away... He'll notice when a nice old car or truck is driving with a turn signal left on just a little too long and he positively twitches with glee when a vehicle with metal bumpers passes by! Occasionally, we'll get really lucky and find one sitting there right under our noses. That's the case with this nice truck as it belonged to a neighbor right near our place here in Auburn. If you're in the market for a clean vintage pickup, please give this accident-free, top-of-the-line F250 4x4 your kind attention. Feel free to contact me with questions or to discuss a sale before the end of the Ebay auction listing. My name is Mark and you can reach me directly by phone or text at 206/914-1173.

CONDITION:

The photos really tell the truck's story. It has spent most of its life here in the Great Pacific Northwest driving our salt-free western Washington roads. From the photos, you'll see the rig has obviously been well cared for over the years. We've found absolutely NO evidence of any accidents, storm damage, insurance salvage, theft recovery, repossession or any other nasty negatives to cause you concern as the next caretaker!

I take pride in our vehicles and feel that you should know as much about them as possible. Accordingly, here's a list of the good and any small things needing attention: The overall exterior is in very good condition. The rig wears the factory two-tone colors and has had one good quality re-spray. There are no rock chips or dents. Rust? Please, this classic Ford HATES rust and you'd be hard pressed to find ANYTHING here to worry about! Because we rarely get snow west of the Cascades in both Washington and Oregon, our winter roads are never salted. Climb over, under and throughout - I know you'll come up smiling! Back in 1989 this was the about the nicest, most deck-out Ford you could buy, and its classic style and durability have proven themselves over the passing years.

One turn of the key and the strong 7.5 Liter V-8 fires right up. There's a nice throaty rumble to the exhaust. I can't tell you the number of times I've gotten a "thumbs up" pulling in at the gas station from a vintage truck admirer! Of course, all the expected options are here including tilt steering column, power steering, brakes, windows and door locks (all work). The power front disk brakes stop the rig with no pulling or binding. The four-wheel drive system appears to work just as it should. Both a spray-in AND removable bedliner have been added to the box some years ago. The bed itself appears from beneath to be in good condition with no rust holes. While not pictured, an additional spare matching the aluminum alloy wheel and tire will be included.

Please take another look at the interior pics. The front bench upholstery is original and still serviceable, though a bit worn on the driver's side. Those are the factory carpets and it's pretty obvious they've always been protected with floor mats (still in place, just not pictured). A nice aftermarket storage headliner is in place. All the glass is chip and crack-free, including the windshield. A great digital Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo replaced the factory radio some time ago. About the only negatives we've encountered are: some attention needed to make the A/C blow cold (we're not sure what that will entail, though the heater works great). The brakes feel just a slight bit spongy, so I'm recommending fresh fluid and complete air bleed of the system. I drive the truck frequently and feel they're quite acceptable, just a recommendation at this point. While the 5-digit odo reads only 62K, you can figure it's likely turned over once. That's about it! If you're thinking of bidding on a comparable Chevy or Ram pickup of similar vintage, you really owe it to yourself to drive and look this nice F250 over first! Please don't be upset by a missed flaw or some unforeseen problem! No vintage used car or truck is ever perfect.

Because of the amount of money involved in buying a vehicle, we require that Ebay members with a feedback history of five or fewer transactions call, text or email before placing a bid. If I don't have this initial contact, your bid may be cancelled. As I've outlined above, the phone number to talk directly to me is 206/914-1173. Please feel free to call any time during the auction. My name is MARK. You're welcome and encouraged to come by my Auburn, WA warehouse to inspect & drive the truck (a professional inspection is fine, too). You might also think about making an offer as many of my vehicles sell to smart "early birds" that contact me 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:

Full payment is due by cash (in person only) or certified funds within seven business days unless prior arrangements have been made with me. I can accept credit or debit cards, but I'll first need to invoice you and ask that you cover the 3.5% fee our processor charges us. Please remember you're bidding to buy and I fully expect the winner to fulfill their Ebay contract! You're not bidding to hold or then come inspect and test-drive the vehicle later -- You're more than welcome to do this before the auction ends.

If you decide to have theF250 transported home, there are scores of companies to choose from. I ship vehicles regularly and am happy to make suggestions about who to use. In addition to quotes using the shipping tab here on the auction site, you might also get bids directly from U-Ship.com. You'll be able to choose a broker from multiple offers. The zip code for pick-up would be 98002 (Auburn, Washington). We do have a transporter that regularly delivers for us to western states and has arranged transport to the Midwest and East Coast as well. Ultimately, shipping of the vehicle and company chosen are the responsibility of the BUYER.