Though they certainly aren’t that old by most people’s standards, Ford F-150 pickups from the late 1990s and early 2000s have steadily grown in terms of collector interest as of late, which could be partly spurred by their lack of over-the-top tech and inherent simplicity compared to newer models. Whatever the reason, Ford F-150 pickups from this era are also still quite bit cheaper to purchase than new examples, which doesn’t hurt, either. Now, those that have been eyeballing a Ford F-150 from this particular era have another nice one to bid on, too.
This 1997 Ford F-150 XLT is currently up for grabs at Bring a Trailer with just 37k miles on the clock, which is quite low for any vehicle of this vintage. It was sold new in Arkansas and remained registered in the state with its original owner until 2024, when it was acquired by the selling dealer, and now, someone else has the chance to bring it home. The F-150 is finished in Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic with Light Prairie Tan Clearcoat Metallic lower portions, and it looks to be in excellent condition, too.
That’s also true of the interior, which is upholstered in Medium Prairie Tan cloth and paired with amenities such as air conditioning, cruise control, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, and power windows and locks. Power comes from the naturally-aspirated Ford 4.6L V8 Triton engine, which was factory rated to produce 220 horsepower and 290 pound feet of torque, flowing to the rear or all four wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.
This 1997 Ford F-150 XLT is just the latest of many well-kept models from this era that we’ve come across in recent months, and that list continues to grow. Most recently, we stumbled across a supremely nice, 27k-mile 2000 Ford F-150 Flareside, as well as a 2001 XLT with 40k miles, a 2001 XL with 43k miles, and a 1999 Lariat with 45k miles.
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