Here is a really different, yet cool-looking truck. These trucks were originally built for Canada, but this one resides here in the U. S. It's a fully restored 1965 Mercury M-1 Five-Window Econoline custom pickup truck with a short bed. The exterior top-half color is Kiwi Green Metallic, and the bottom-half is silver, with both colors separated by a painted green pinstripe. The wheels match the Kiwi Green color, with chrome-plated center pieces and outer beauty rings. The rear-end view finishes out well, as does the inside of the truck bed.
The interior looks just as good as the exterior. Using Kiwi Green and tan colors with bright green pinstriping gives this cabin a fun and free look. Leather seats with dark brown diamond-stitched inlays add character. The center armrest is big enough for both passenger elbows, and the matching-colored door cards are in great shape. The steering column features tilt for the custom steering wheel and also hosts the gear select. The gold dashboard gauges look very retro and perfectly themed to the rest of the interior. In the center console, you'll find the heat, defrost, and air conditioning controls, cupholders, and a Pioneer head unit with AM/FM/CD/Aux and Bluetooth.
Between the seats and under the armrest sits an insulated 302 cubic-inch V8 crate motor. An Edelbrock 4-barrel AVS2 Series carburetor feeds this engine plenty of fuel. Power is delivered to a 4-speed Ford Mustang automatic overdrive transmission, which then connects to a 2000 Ford Explorer 4x4 rear differential.
Suspension duties are handled by an independent front suspension, with control arms, coilovers, a sway bar, and rack-and-pinion steering. The rear suspension uses factory trailing arms, coil springs, and air shocks. Stopping power comes from front and rear power disc brakes, and in front of those brakes are 15-inch color-matched steel wheels with center caps and beauty rings. BFG Radial T/A front 215/60R15 and 245/60R15 rear tires wrap those wheels for a great stance and solid traction.
Highlights:
Ford Mustang 5.0 Liter (302 Cubic-Inch) Crate Motor
Edelbrock AVS2 4-Barrel Carburetor
Ford Mustang 4-Speed Automatic Transmission W/Overdrive
Shorty Headers, Dual Exhaust, And FlowMaster Mufflers
Independent Front Suspension With Control Arms, Coilovers, And A Sway Bar
Rack And Pinion Steering
Rear Factory Trailing Arms, Coil Springs, And Air Shocks
15-Inch Color-Matched Steel Wheels With Center Caps, And Beauty Rings
BFG Radial T/A Front 215/60R15 And 245/60R15 Rear Tires
Front And Rear Power Disc Brakes
Custom Gold Gauges
Heat And Air Conditioning
Custom Steering Wheel With Tilt
Pioneer AM/FM/CD/Aux With Bluetooth
This vehicle is a standout due to its uniqueness. Not many 1965 Mercury M-1 Five-Window Econoline trucks roam the streets any longer, so if you dare to be different, Call Today!
