Fifth-gen Ford dispensed with the old for a straighter, more contemporary look.
Shot Worth
With NASA yet to land on the moon, Ford embodied the endeavor with a three-year run of Lunar Green paint starting in 1967. The year also introduced Ford's fifth-generation F-Series which dispensed with swooping lines and rounded corners for a straighter, more contemporary look. Emphasizing performance and reliability, the new 1967 F-100 was a moon shot definitely worth taking.
Photos courtesy of Classic Auto Mall.
Astronomical Market
Decked out in two-tone Lunar Green over Wimbledon White, this 1967 F-100 is trimmed with a top-of-the-line Ranger package. The regular-cab Styleside pickup could easily pull double duty as a daily driver or a show truck. Those characteristics, plus an overheated used truck market puts this Bumpside's asking price at an astronomical $50,000—almost twice what is currently expected.
Tougher Generations
Ford's new generation of F-Series trucks ushered in what many consider to be a hallmark look that lasted until the late 1980s. The new truck's influence was more than skin-deep. Produced from 1967 to 1972, fifth-gen Ford pickups were billed as tougher than their predecessors, yet another hallmark passed on and repeated in successive generations.
Forge Quality
The new Bumpsides were also promoted as smoother and a “pleasure to drive.” Ford asked prospective buyers to compare them to cars, due to their comfortable ride characteristics. The Motor Company's claim was backed up by build quality and design features that still echo today's lineup. The yet-to-be-branded, 'Built Ford Tough' stamp had just come off the forge.
Truck Line
While the modern concept of performance trucks had yet to gel, optional power was within easy reach for the average F-100 buyer in 1967. While the 240 cubic-inch I-6 six was standard, the 300 cubic-inch variant was on offer, along with Ford's tried and tested 352 FE V-8. Introduced in 1958, the big block engine saw service in the truck line, right through until 1976.
Standard Cycle
Fifth-gen Ford trucks were produced during a sweet spot in motoring—at the cusp of the muscle car era and right before the oil shortage crisis of 1973. They also arrived before a cultural shift in driving that included emission controls and stricter safety standards. The standard set by the 1967 F-100 led to only minimal, cosmetic changes throughout its production cycle.
Available Features
The 1967 F-100 on offer here is trimmed with a Ranger package, which added exterior brightwork and interior comfort. Previously an option package for the Custom Cab upgrade, the Ranger became its model in 1967—available on F-100 and F-250 trucks. Underpinning all the deluxe features was Ford's tough new approach to building with double-wall side panels on its pickup bodies.
Tempting Orbit
In addition to its remarkable stock condition, this 1967 F-100 has a few aftermarket add-ons. For easy highway cruising, a Gear Vendors overdrive unit was installed behind the factory 3-speed manual gearbox. A couple of Cherry Bomb mufflers also add a nice note to the dual exhaust. The pristine truck is tempting, but it comes at the cost of a lunar orbit.
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