352-Powered 1965 Ford F-250 Styleside Pickup

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Ford F-250, introduced for the 1961 model year, quickly earned a reputation as a durable three-quarter-ton pickup designed for farmers, contractors, and commercial users who were looking for a greater payload capacity than the lighter F-100.

Buyers could choose between Ford’s dependable inline-six and V8 powerplants, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The truck featured the distinctive “Twin I-Beam” front suspension introduced earlier in the decade, which improved ride quality while maintaining rugged capability. Buyers could choose between Styleside (smooth) and Flareside (classic stepside) beds.

This example wears Rangoon Red paint over a red interior with vinyl upholstery. Its 352ci V8 is mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. The pickup also features 16" painted steel wheels with hubcaps, heater and defroster, and a three-spoke steering wheel.

What sets it apart, however, are its modifications, which include the additional of a vintage aluminum camper shell with storage cabinets, reflectors on the tailgate, an aluminum fuel tank, a reupholstered or replaced bench seat, homebuilt wooden center console with storage, auxiliary switches and indicator lights, an aftermarket control panel for camper lights, a vintage Hoppy trailer-towing level indicator, an aftermarket vintage-style radio, and a gun rack mounted behind the seat.

This 1965 Ford F-250 Styleside pickup is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the current owner with an owner’s manual and a clean Michigan title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Refinished in Rangoon Red

• Red interior with patterned vinyl upholstery and black rubber/vinyl flooring

• Vintage aluminum camper shell with storage cabinets

• 352ci V8 engine with 2-barrel carburetor

• 3-speed manual transmission

Factory Equipment

• Twin I-Beam independent front suspension

• 16" painted steel wheels with hubcaps

• Drum brakes

• Heater and defroster

• 3-spoke steering wheel

• The data plate decodes as:

  • WB:129 – 129” LWB

  • Color: J – Rangoon Red

  • Model: F250 – 3/4-ton pickup truck

  • Body: 581– Conventional cab

  • Trans: A – 3-speed manual

  • Axle: 24 – 4.10:1 rear axle ratio

  • Max GVW: 7500

  • Certified Net HP: 172

  • RPM: 4000

  • DSO: 35 – Lansing, Michigan, District Sales Office

• The chassis number (F25DL604055) decodes as:

  • F25 – Ford F250 4x2

  • D – 352ci V8 2bbl

  • L – Michigan Truck assembly plant

  • 604055 – Sequential production number (October 1965)

Modifications

• Vintage aluminum camper shell with storage cabinets

• Reflectors added to the tailgate

• Aluminum fuel tank

• Replacement or reupholstered bench seat

• Homebuilt wooden center console with storage

• Auxiliary switches and indicator lights

• Aftermarket control panel for camper lights

• Vintage Hoppy trailer-towing level indicator

• Aftermarket vintage-style radio

• Gun rack mounted behind the seat

Service & Documentation

• Firestone Transport 10 tires

Known Imperfections

• Paint imperfections include chips and fading

• Badges are worn

• Some pitting on chrome door handles

• Wear to interior materials consistent with age and mileage

Ownership History

The current owner of this 1965 Ford F-250 acquired it in March 2026.

Included Items

• Camper shell

• Storage cabinets in truck bed

• Owner’s manual and shop manual

• 2 sets of keys

• Spare tire