This Ford F-Series 1967-1972 got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1968 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special was reportedly stored for much of the last 20 years and was recently acquired by the seller. The truck is finished in Pebble Beige and Wimbledon White, and power is provided by a 390ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes aftermarket wheels, air conditioning, an AM radio, a bedside storage box, an auxiliary fuel tank, headers, and a dual exhaust system. The brakes were reportedly serviced and a tune-up was performed in 2020. This F-250 is now offered at no reserve with a California title.

No Reserve: 1968 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

Finished from the factory in Pebble Beige and Wimbledon White, the truck was reportedly repainted during previous ownership. Features include a bedside storage box and tie-downs along with tow mirrors, a diamond plate rear step bumper, side moldings, dual fuel fillers, a cargo light, and twin-tip exhaust outlets that exit ahead of either rear wheel. Areas of rust along the drip rails and scratches on the bed floor are shown in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1968 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

Aftermarket Patriot 16″ alloy wheels are wrapped in 265/75 BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A tires showing 2011 and 2012 production codes.  The brakes were reportedly serviced in 2020.

No Reserve: 1968 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

The bench seat has been reupholstered in cloth, and equipment includes air conditioning, an AM radio, and two-point seatbelts. Cracks in the dashboard pad and a broken dome light bezel are documented in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1968 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

A three-spoke steering wheel frames a 100-mph speedometer. The five-digit odometer indicates 7k miles, approximately 1k of which were added by the seller. The fuel level gauge is non-functional and true mileage is unknown.

No Reserve: 1968 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

The 390ci V8 has been modified with headers and a dual side-outlet exhaust system. The seller states that the truck was unregistered for the last decade, and a tune-up is said to have been performed in 2020.

No Reserve: 1968 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission and a Dana 60 rear end with 3.54:1 ratio gearing. Additional underside photos are available in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1968 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

Decoding the body plate reveals the following information:

  • F25 – F-250 2WD
  • H – 390 cid, 8-cyl (255 hp)
  • R – San Jose, CA
  • D08685 – August 1968 production date
  • Wheelbase 131 – 131″ wheelbase
  • Color M6 – Wimbledon White and Pebble Beige
  • Model F254 – 6,900 GVW
  • Trim J – Pastel parchment crinkle and light parchment Granada pattern vinyl
  • Body 81 – Conventional cab
  • Transmission G – Automatic transmission
  • Axle 37 – 3.54:1 ratio Dana 60 rear end
  • Maximum GVW 06900 – 6,900-lbs GVW
  • DSO 71 – Los Angeles District Sales Office

The truck is titled as F25R008685, which uses a “0” in place of the “D” shown on the chassis tag above.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $21,000 by paulcraig
Auction Ended January 2, 2022 at 2:55PM PT
Bids 40
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Seller: einar2019
Location: Bell Gardens, California 90201
Listing Details
  • Chassis: F25HRD08685
  • 7k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 390ci V8
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Pebble Beige and Wimbledon White Paint
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM Radio
  • Bedside Storage Box
  • Auxiliary Fuel Tank
  • Headers
  • Dual Exhaust System
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #62634