Two-Tone ’94 F-150 Shortbed Has Our Attention
Handsome F-150 shortbed looks meet serious power – there’s no substitute for cubic inches.
It’s no secret that classic pickup trucks have been appreciating in value. Now, even the newest OBS (’92-’96) F-150 is a quarter of a century old. Where has the time gone? This ’94 F-150 shortbed that we found on Hemmings is a bona-fide classic. With big block power under the hood, it won’t be too difficult to get where you’re going right on time.
Clean, low-mileage, well-preserved trucks are quite valuable these days, as well as restored (or tastefully modified) examples. This truck definitely falls into the latter category. From the outside, it looks mostly stock, right down to its two-tone light Lapis Blue and dark Royal Blue paint. The light blue interior should be familiar to anyone who has spent time in a 1990s Ford.
The clear front lenses and dual exhaust hint at something different lurking beneath the surface. Indeed, pop the hood open, and you’re greeted with a 460 cubic inch big block V8. That big block breathes through a Weiand Stealth intake, fed by an Edelbrock carburetor.
Back in the Day
These days, a single cab, short bed truck seems like a pretty basic setup. However, this one is an XLT trim, meaning it has all of the creature comforts you could ask for from a pickup in the mid 1990s. It appears that the stereo was upgraded quite a few years ago, but it might be due for something a bit more modern if you’ve already ditched your CD collection. The big block rumble through a dual exhaust is probably music enough for us.
Despite the monster motor stuffed between the framerails, this ferocious ’94 F-150 shortbed is still a pleasant cruiser. It retains air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes. In addition, there’s a stout C6 automatic backing up that massive V8. That means stress-free enjoyment of the 460 V8’s considerable torque.
The dealership is asking for $12,995, a fair price for a tastefully hot-rodded classic pickup like this. We expect to see the values of these trucks continue to climb as time marches on.
Photos: Hemmings
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