In recent years, we’ve watched as the values of old Ford trucks have skyrocketed to new levels, a phenomenon that began with earlier F-Series models and has since moved on to later decades – even up to the 1990s and 2000s. However, Ford truck fans tend to gravitate toward pickups from the 1970s more than others, and for good reason – they’re great-looking trucks that are also quite capable and easy to modify, if one chooses to go that route. As for this 1976 Ford F-250, the seller went a very different route, instead opting to give it a full-blown restoration before auctioning it off.
This 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger was purchased by the seller in 2024 and subsequently restored by their shop, Devastator Racing out of Central Point, Oregon, and now, it’s up for auction at Bring a Trailer. That work included stripping down the finish and respraying it with a two-tone combination of Glen Green Metallic and Green Glow, which is complemented by plenty of chrome and a set of white 16.5-inch steel wheels with bright center caps that are wrapped with with 9.5×16.5-inch Super Traxion tires.
Inside the cabin, one will find the typical spartan setup that was common in Ford trucks from this era. Along with a two-spoke steering wheel, gauges, and a bench seat that’s been re-trimmed in green vinyl upholstery, amenities are rather sparse – consisting of a Pioneer CD stereo, rubber flooring, bright door sill trim, and a heater.
Power for this Ford F-250 comes not from the original engine, but rather, a replacement 360 cubic-inch V8, which has been upgraded with a four-barrel carburetor, a Comp Cams camshaft, and an aluminum radiator. The distributor, intake, oil pump, pistons, rings, bearings, and lifters were replaced as well, and the V8 is mated to a four-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a rear limited-slip differential, with power flowing to either the rear or all four wheels. It may not be completely original, but this 1976 Ford F-250 is a looker that’s seemingly ready to cruise, and we don’t doubt it’ll attract plenty of interest at auction.
Comments
Wrong grill and headlight bezels for a 76. Headlight bezels were blacked out on all xl, xlt, and rangers.
I ordered a Ranger in 1976 equipped with dual fuel tanks and a 390.
That’s one Beautiful Truck! I don’t care if it’s not original! Love the color! Love that it has a cool cam too! Very nice!
The grill looks like it’s from either a ’73 or a ’74. My father had a ’74 F-100 which had a 360 and 3 speed manual.
The truck might be 76 not the grill is from a 73 74 or 75 and auxillary fuel tank is in wrong spot for that year not 100 percent sure of that still love old fords had a 79
Yea, the grill is 73 to 75.