1979 Ford F100 Manual 4x4

NSW • Private
18
Odometer200,000km
Body typeUte
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual

Comments from the seller

FOR SALE: Rare 1979 Ford F100 4x4 – Square Headlights | Australian Compliant | Collectors Take Note! A rare opportunity to own a piece of Australian motoring history — the 1979 Ford F100 MWB 4x4 V8. This model features the iconic square headlights, only produced for a short time in 1979, and comes with factory four-wheel drive — an increasingly hard-to-find combination. This vehicle has undergone extensive mechanical and structural restoration, with over $35,000 invested, and is fully Australian road compliant. It's also fitted with a quick shift gearbox, making it not only a showpiece but a pleasure to drive. ✅ Key Features: Matching numbers V8 engine Factory 4WD with medium wheelbase Rare square headlight front Fitted with quick shift gearbox Fully Australian road compliant Odometer: 206,158 km 🔧 Restoration & Mechanical Work (Over $35K Spent) Mechanical & Safety: Fully reconditioned steering system: box, dampener, drag link, joints, and shaft New front & rear brakes: pads, calipers, booster, master cylinder, wheel cylinders Rebuilt fuel tank with new fittings and filters Re-cored radiator, full coolant flush, and new hoses Electrical tidy-up, repaired horn and lighting New battery, ignition barrel, and steering column wiring Suspension & Steering: New ball joints, tie rods, radius arm bushes, panhard rod bush set Replaced drive shaft unis All steering components cleaned, re-greased, or replaced Undercarriage & Chassis: Bead-blasted and strengthened undercarriage Welds repaired and reinforced as needed New hub bearing kits and hub seals Diff and brake fluid flush, all systems bled Interior & Exterior: Interior wiring cleaned up Handbrake system rebuilt Seat belts serviced Body repairs completed, chrome and side steps secured Wheels & Tyres: Fitted with 4 x Mickey Thompson 33x12.50R15LT Baja Legend EXP tyres Wheel alignment, balancing, and new valves fitted 📦 Extras: New stainless steel air filter housing Roll cage with spotlights Factory-look preserved with tastefully restored finishes This F100 is ready for work, adventure, or to take pride of place in a collector’s garage. Rare, powerful, compliant, and major work completed — it won’t be on the market long. Located in Matraville – Serious buyers only.

Car details

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Vehicle description
Utility Single Cab 2dr Man 4sp 4x4 900kg 4.9
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Ute, 2 doors, 3 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 4.9L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
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Registration expiry
September 2025
Build date
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Compliance date
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Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-19080238
Engine type
Piston
Engine Size (cc)
4950cc
Engine Size (L)
5.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
8
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
4X4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Wheelbase
2972mm
Kerb Weight
1870kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
2770kg
Payload
900kg
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES
Launch Year
1979
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1950-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
3
Body Configuration
Single Cab
Body Style
Ute
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Check with relevant authority
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Referred
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Kris is the seller
Location
Matraville, NSW 2036
Member since
2012
Verified information
Phone number
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