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.