Remember the Vanin days of the 70’s and 80’s that also saw its influence on the mini truckin scene? This 1983 Ford Ranger is a time capsule from that era.
This truck has been a show truck since new and has 41,000 original miles. It’s powered by the original 2.8L V-6 and 4-speed manual transmission. The keystone wheels are wrapped in Cooper Cobra tires.
It features custom paint and murals similar to those that became popular on custom vans.
I have to wonder what someone would do with it if they bought it. It’s seriously dated. Especially for a show truck. Drive it as is, or update it?
The truck is listed for $7,500 which may not be a bad deal for a truck with 41,000 miles in today’s crazy used car market.
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About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.
