| 1996 Ford F-250 Truck |
| 1996 Ford F-250 Lariat Eddie Bauer Edition 460 Big Block, Long Bed, Trailer Special Package Why This Car Is Special The 1996 Ford F-250 Lariat Eddie Bauer Edition occupies a narrow slice of truck history that collectors are starting to pay serious attention to. This is the final model year of the ninth-generation F-Series, the body style that ran from 1992 through 1996 and is now commonly referred to as the OBS or 'Old Body Style' among enthusiasts. That generation has aged into genuine collectibility, and clean examples like this one are becoming harder to find as more get used up or modified beyond recognition. What makes this particular truck stand out within that generation is the combination of equipment it carries. The 460 cubic inch, 7.5-liter V8 was the largest gasoline engine Ford offered in a pickup truck during this era. It was a purpose-built towing and hauling engine, and in 1996 it came with sequential electronic fuel injection, putting out 245 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque. That torque number is what matters for pulling a trailer. The 460 was never about acceleration it was about authority at low rpm, and it delivered that in full measure. The Eddie Bauer trim on a heavy-duty F-250 is a relatively uncommon combination. The Eddie Bauer package was better known on the Ford Explorer and the F-150, where it emphasized outdoor lifestyle branding with two-tone paint and upscale interior appointments. Finding it on an F-250 with the Lariat badge and the Trailer Special Package means this truck was built at the top of the options sheet. The buyer in 1996 wanted everything: the most capable engine, the most refined interior, and the full towing equipment group all in one truck. The VIN on this truck confirms it was built as a two-wheel-drive, extended cab unit with the 460 engine and automatic transmission. Two-wheel drive was the preferred configuration for serious towing buyers who wanted maximum payload ratings without the added weight and mechanical complexity of a four-wheel-drive system. Features List - 460 7.5L V8 with sequential electronic fuel injection - Automatic transmission - Extended cab with front bucket seats and rear bench seat - Center console with armrest - Trailer Special Package with chrome tow hitch - Eddie Bauer Edition with Lariat badge - Wood grain interior trim - AM/FM cassette radio - Air conditioning - Power windows - Power steering - Power brakes with front disc brakes - Tilt steering wheel - Twin I-beam front suspension - Chrome front and rear bumpers - Chrome body side molding - Chrome side mirrors - Roof clearance lights - Long bed with bed cover - Spare tire Mechanical The 460 cubic inch V8 Ford's largest gasoline truck engine of the era is the right engine for this chassis. By 1996, it had been updated with sequential multi-port fuel injection, which improved throttle response and cold-start behavior compared to the earlier throttle-body injection versions. The result was a cleaner, more consistent powerplant that still carried the low-end torque character the 460 was always known for. The Trailer Special Package is more than a badge. It included factory-calibrated equipment intended to make the truck a capable tow vehicle right off the dealer lot. The chrome tow hitch visible at the rear is part of that package. Combined with the heavy-duty rear axle and the 460's torque output, this truck was rated to tow significant loads in period making it a working tool, not just a dressed-up show truck. Up front, the twin I-beam independent front suspension is a Ford design that dates to the early 1960s and was used on F-Series trucks for decades. It allows each front wheel to travel independently, which improves ride quality compared to a solid front axle while maintaining the load capacity needed for a three-quarter-ton truck. Front disc brakes handle stopping duty, paired with drums at the rear, which was standard practice for this class of tru WeBe Autos Specializes in Marketing and Advertising Muscle, Classic, Vintage and Specialty Cars. We offer Professional Photography, HD Movies, and Staging that Sells Cars. Let us showcase and sell your specialty car. Please visit our website for more details. Keep in Touch, Michael Runnalls Specialty Car Marketing & Media WeBe Autos Ltd. Long Island, NY 11780 Michael@WeBeAutos.com www.WeBeAutos.com (O)631-339-0399 (C)516-729-2003 Skype: webeautos (F)631-389-2605 - - - Contact Michael Runnalls at 631-339-0399 or Michael@WeBeAutos.com for more information. - |
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