1998 Ford F-150

This 1998 Ford F-150 is almost ready for vintage plates in some states, which seems fitting for a truck like this. It's part of the early years that ushered in a new era of pickup design, so it deserves to be celebrated like a proper vintage machine. Plus, with fuel-injected V8 power, a luxury-style A/C interior, and plenty of useful details, this value-priced Ford makes for a solid all-around buy.

The background info shows this as a two-owner truck. And the way the body panels look clean and straight reaffirms the feeling of fewer owners and greater respect. But good care does not mean missing out on usefulness. You have a full bed liner and a trailer hitch with a proper wiring harness. So this classic F-150 can also earn its keep. The value price leaves some room in your budget if you're looking to update the white paint or the wheels/tires, but overall, we're quite impressed. It has a premium look that earns the distinct Lariat stripes, including the chrome bumpers and golden rocker paint. So the result is a handy truck with some premium vintage appeal.

The interior is what makes this truck particularly nice and unique. We rarely see a single cab with the captain's chairs style bucket seats and a proper center console. It gives this a premium cruiser kind of appeal. That's also because you have plenty of nice features like cold-blowing air conditioning, power windows, power locks, cup holders, cruise control, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD/XM stereo with aux input. The driver's seat is a nice command position thanks to an airbag steering wheel on a tilt column and a full gauge package with large speed and tach.

Another reason this generation of F-150 makes for a good classic is because of what's in the engine bay. Ford's 4.6-liter fuel-injected Modular/Triton V8 has gained a reputation for being versatile and hardy. The way this one runs reaffirms the feeling of low ownership and good care. So it makes for an ideal all-around driver for both in-town and highway use. The same goes for the four-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive. Plus, features like power steering, power brakes, and front discs keep this one everyday useful.

This F-150 is a great way to enjoy the new generation of vintage trucks. It's handsome, handy, and loaded. Call now!