Classic F-250 HD XLT a West Coast Darling
Backed by a 7.3-liter Power Stroke, 1995 F-250 HD XLT lived in the Pacific Northwest before moving to California, still looks new decades later.
The older the truck, the more character and warmth it obtains. That’s just what classic Ford pickups possess, from the first F-Series model to those from the 1990s. Yes, the Nineties. We’ve now entered a time when Nirvana and Pearl Jam are considered classic rock, and OBS F-250 trucks can legally wear vintage plates.
For example, this rolling denim jacket of a 1995 F-250 HD XLT we found on Bring a Trailer a while ago. Just needs a flannel shirt and some work boots to complete the look this truck’s vibes put out.
From new to the present, this two-tone Medium Lapis Metallic and Dark Lapis Metallic F-250 has called the West Coast home, first landing in Oregon. After some time spent in Washington state, the selling dealer brought the classic pickup down to California. The newest item on the truck is a factory windshield applied by the dealer back in December 2021.
Under the hood is the venerable 7.3-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V8, whose 210 horses and 425 lb-ft of torque pass through the four-speed automatic to the rear pair of 16-inch forged aluminum wheels. The big diesel’s logged more than a few miles along the West Coast, too. Over the past quarter-century, some 149,000 miles were covered.
Inside, blue cloth seating with gray inserts offers plenty of coziness for up to three occupants. The factory AM/FM cassette player is still in its rightful place, in case anyone brought some Temple of the Dog or Mad Season tapes to play along the way to the next destination. The HVAC unit is ready to bring warmth or (more so now than in 1995) cooling for added comfort. It’s a nice throwback to simpler times.
Who knew there would be a day when trucks like this F-250 would become classics? Compared to today’s ultra-modern, ultra-pricey machines with tech that will one day meet obsolescence in a way older trucks won’t, this F-250 will stand the test of time for decades to come, no matter where it goes next.
Photos: Bring a Trailer
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