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£12,243

1981 Ford F-150 Ranger Explorer Pickup

Mecum • US • 29 Oct 2025

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£12,243

1981 Ford F-150 Ranger Explorer Pickup

US • 29 Oct 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Ford F-150 Ranger Explorer is a highly original, central Texas pickup with a 4.9L inline-6 engine and automatic transmission. It features cold A/C, power steering, power disc brakes, and a clean CarFax report, presenting as an excellent example of a classic pickup.

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Condition 

8

The listing states the truck is in 'Highly original condition' and is a 'Central Texas truck' with a 'Clean CarFax'. These factors, combined with the relatively low mileage for its age, suggest it has been well-preserved and maintained, fitting the 'Excellent' category. While not explicitly stated as perfect, the description implies minimal wear and tear expected for a vehicle of this age.

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58,320 miles

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1981

Auction

Automatic

LHD

United States

£12,243

1981 Ford F-150 Ranger Explorer Pickup

Mecum • US • 29 Oct 2025

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

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Price Analysis vs Other F150 Explorers

£4,382

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£16,272

Median Price (Since 2020)

£41,332

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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445 South Main Street, Walworth, Wisconsin, 53184, United States

Based in Walworth, Wisconsin, Mecum is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and muscle cars. They conduct large-scale live auction events across the United States, offering consignment and bidding services.

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