Many truck enthusiasts have always seen the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning as the truck that started the trend for modern high-performance pickups. A model that many want Ford to bring back, the F-150 SVT Lightning, combines capability, utility, as well as street performance, making it a rare model to find. Here is, however, a seemingly new-looking 2001 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning that is currently being sold on eBay for $16,500.

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A 20-Year-Old Rare Truck That Looks New

Ford F150 Lightning profile
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While this 2001 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning (with VIN 2FTZF07341CA62629) is a 20-year-old truck, it doesn't look like one. It is sure well-taken care, though, especially by the current owner who prides himself as a car collector who enjoys finding and restoring unique vehicles. Probably because F-150 SVT Lightnings are quite rare, its current owner and previous owners did their best to keep it as pristine as possible.

This F-150 SVT Lightning was produced in 2001 (1 of 104 examples built for Canada) and was shipped to a dealer in the same year. For some reasons, it was only sold to its first owner in 2006. It changed hands in early 2016. The current owner and seller of this truck—who goes by the account name teddybearmanny on eBay—made the purchase three years ago, having it registered under his name on May 16, 2018.

Engine Still Running But Undercarriage Is Rusted

Ford F150 Lightning engine
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As an F-150 SVT Lightning model, this truck is built for performance. Built in Ford's Ontario Truck Facility in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, this truck was served by an Eaton Gen IV-supercharged, 5.4-liter V8 engine delivering 360 hp of max output and 440 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the wheels via Ford's heavy-duty 4R100 four-speed automatic transmission and a 3.5-inch aluminum driveshaft. Its exterior is wrapped in glossy black while its interior is in gray.

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According to the seller, the F-150 SVT Lightning was driven on roads in Canada and upstate New York. This means that the truck had been exposed to levels of chemical salt, resulting to sheet metal rust; although the seller said rear bed supports and inner rockers need some attention. He noted that its bed floor and frame rails remained solid. In total, the truck had been driven for nearly 98,000 miles.

Several Truck Parts Replaced And Added

Ford F150 Lightning interior
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The seller also added or replaced some parts and components including all four original bilstein shocks, all four rotors pads and calipers, Ford Racing fluids and modifier and Ford racing diff cover. It has four new tires, new Lightning caliper covers and new neoprene padded custom seat covers. Owner is selling this truck to finance a Mustang GT project.

Source: eBay