1978 Ford F250

This 1978 Ford F-250 Custom is a true working-class Dentside with decades of history in the North Idaho community. Finished in factory Dark Jade Metallic and equipped with a 400 cubic-inch V8, four-wheel drive, Custom Cab, and Styleside bed, this truck has spent its life doing exactly what a heavy-duty F-250 was built to do.

Its history is particularly interesting. According to the seller, the truck served for years as the dedicated lot snow-plow truck for Parker Toyota before being purchased by the current family in 1994. It was later dressed up and used as a highly visible commuter before eventually taking on another role as a summer fire-protection truck with a bed-mounted water tank and pump. In the winters, it returned to snow-plow duty.

The seller reports low original mileage, extensive maintenance history, and supporting service and repair records. Significant mechanical work was completed in 2026, and the truck is said to run very well. The included, recently rebuilt Meyer snow plow, winter tires, and tire chains make this an unusually complete vintage work-truck package.

• 400 cubic-inch V8

• Four-wheel drive (4x4)

• Seller reports low original mileage

• Seller states the truck runs very well

• Long history of regular maintenance

• Maintenance and repair records included according to seller

• New tie rods

• New ball joint

• Brake work completed

• New seals

• Additional maintenance and repairs performed according to seller

• Meyer snow plow included

• Plow recently rebuilt according to seller

• Complete mounting hardware included

• Hydraulic system included

• Auxiliary plow lights included

• Truck has a long history of seasonal snow-plow use

• Currently equipped with summer tires

• Current summer tires are described as fair-to-poor condition

• Separate set of heavy-duty walnut-shell studded winter tires included

• Winter tires described by seller as being in good condition

• Heavy-duty tire chains included

• Factory Dark Jade Metallic

• Custom Cab

• Styleside bed

• Classic 1978 Ford Dentside body

• Seller describes the body as fair-to-good overall

• Original-style Dark Jade Metallic finish shows its age

• Some corrosion is present in areas of the bed

• This is an honest vintage work truck rather than a freshly restored example

• Longtime North Idaho/Coeur dAlene-area truck

• Former Parker Toyota lot snow-plow truck according to seller

• Purchased by the current family in 1994

• Later used as a commuter

• More recently served as a seasonal fire-protection truck during summer months

• Returned to snow-plow duty during winter seasons

• Water tank, pump assembly, and Dalmatian mascot used during its fire-truck configuration are not included

• Maintenance and repair documentation accompanies the truck according to seller

• 1978 Ford F-250 Custom 4x4

• 400 V8

• Factory Dark Jade Metallic

• Custom Cab with Styleside bed

• Low original mileage according to seller

• Documented maintenance and repair history

• Significant mechanical maintenance completed in 2026

• Runs very well according to seller

• Recently rebuilt Meyer snow plow included

• Complete plow hardware, hydraulics, and auxiliary lighting

• Separate studded winter tire set included

• Heavy-duty tire chains included

• Long-term North Idaho history

• A genuine vintage work truck with an unusually well-documented story

This vehicle is not currently owned by Butter Classics LLC but will be purchased by us upon buyer commitment. Butter Classics serves as a licensed dealer facilitating the purchase from a third-party seller.

We take possession of title and handle all funds to ensure a secure transaction. Pricing listed reflects our retail sale price and may include sourcing, inspection, transportation, and processing fees.

Vehicle is not located in Boise, Idaho.

Shipping available to the lower 48 states for a flat rate of $850.

Dealer documentation fee of $595 applies.

All vehicle details, including mileage, specifications, modifications, condition, photos, and descriptions are based on seller-provided information and are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed. Buyers are encouraged to perform their own inspections and due diligence prior to purchase.