1966 Ford F-250 Regular Cab 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1966 Ford F‑250 marked the final year of Ford’s fourth‑generation full‑size pickups, commonly known as the “Slickside” era. Designed to fill the space between light‑duty pickups and heavier commercial trucks, the F‑250 emphasized durability, versatility, and improved ride quality. By 1966, Ford had refined the platform with a strengthened frame and its innovative Twin I‑Beam front suspension, which balanced load‑carrying capability with everyday usability.

Power came from a range of inline‑six and FE‑series V8 engines, allowing buyers to tailor the truck to demanding work environments. This regular‑cab example is equipped with a 352ci V8 paired with a 4‑speed manual transmission, a classic heavy‑duty combination valued for its low‑end torque and reliability. Finished in blue and featuring a black vinyl bench seat, the truck is presented in unrestored condition, preserving the honest character and utilitarian spirit that defined Ford’s mid‑1960s work trucks.

This 1966 Ford F-250 is now offered at no reserve with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Factory 352ci V8 and four-speed manual transmission

• Longtime West Coast ownership history

• Regular cab with Styleside bed configuration

Factory Equipment

• Twin I-Beam front suspension

• Two-barrel carburetor

• Manual drum brakes

• Manual steering

• 16‑inch steel wheels with chrome covers

• Vinyl bench seat

• Heater

• The VIN tag decodes the following information:

  • Series code: F25 – F-250 4x2

  • Engine code: Y – 352ci-2V V8

  • Assembly plant: P – St. Paul (Twin Cities)

  • Specific serial number: 872853 – June 1966 production

  • Wheelbase: 129-inches

  • Color: W – Medium Blue (Marlin Blue)

  • Body: 281 – Regular cab with

  • Transmission: A – Synchronized 4-speed manual

  • Axle: 24 – Dana/Spicer 60 with 4.10 gears

Modifications

• Sparkomatic AM/FM/Cassette stereo

• Replaced interior headliner

• Fabric dashboard cover

Known Imperfections

• Dents, scratches, and worn paint throughout (see photo gallery)

• Corrosion on the truck bed floor

• Cracked dashboard

Ownership History

This 1966 Ford F-250 was inherited by the seller from his brother, who had purchased the truck in 2018 from a classic car dealer in Grants Pass, Oregon, following prior ownership in California.

Included Items

• Owner’s manuals

• Two keys

Additional Information

From the seller, “My late brother purchased this truck in 2018 with the intention of restoring it and using it as his primary vehicle. Unfortunately, due to chronic illness, he was never able to begin the project, and the truck remained unused until April 2025. To the best of my knowledge, no modifications, services, or improvements have been made during that time.”