1965 Ford F-100

1965 Ford F-100 Custom Cab Factory 4x4 “Wrongbed”
Features & Specifications
Identification
• VIN: F11DR663100
• Mileage: 115,000 original miles
• Title: Clean & clear
• Ownership: Owned outright, no lien
Powertrain
• Engine: 352ci V8 (original)
• Transmission: 4-speed manual
• Drivetrain: Factory 4x4
• Transfer Case: Divorced Dana
• Front Differential: Dana 44 with factory locking hubs
• Rear Differential: Dana 60 with 3.54 gears and Positraction
• Fuel Type: Gasoline
Chassis & Mechanical
• 4-wheel drum brakes
• Manual steering
• Approximately 90% tire tread remaining
• Driven approximately 10,000 miles since mechanical restoration in 2022
Exterior
• Factory Rangoon Red with white cab and wheels
• Factory long bed “Wrongbed” configuration
• Original Kelsey-Hayes steel wheels with Ford markings
• Original glass throughout, including windshield
• Tow hitch
• Minor scratches, door dings, exposed bare metal, and visible rust consistent with survivor condition
Interior
• Red interior
• Original-style upholstery with noticeable wear
• Rips/tears present consistent with age and use
Originality & Documentation
• All original factory running gear
• Original identification tags present on:
o Carburetor
o Engine
o Transmission
o Transfer case
o Front & rear differentials
• Firewall retains original production-line markings
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History & Significance
This 1965 Ford F-100 Custom Cab factory 4x4 long bed is a highly desirable and well-documented example of one of the most intriguing production anomalies in Ford truck history—the “Wrongbed.”
For the 1965 model year, Ford introduced its new uni-body design, integrating the cab and bed into a single structure. While suitable for two-wheel-drive trucks, this design proved incompatible with the frame flex required for four-wheel-drive use. With no revised bed tooling available at the time, Ford Motor Company installed earlier-style beds on factory 4x4 models, resulting in what enthusiasts now refer to as the Wrongbed.
This truck was built in San Jose, California, and sold new in Napa, California. It is a rare survivor, retaining an exceptional level of originality, including all factory drivetrain components and their corresponding identification tags—features seldom seen intact today.
To accommodate four-wheel-drive clearance, Ford fitted these trucks with F-350 dually front fenders, resulting in noticeably larger wheel openings than standard two-wheel-drive F-100s—another hallmark detail of the Wrongbed configuration.
Notably, this example still wears all of its original glass, including the windshield, along with its original Kelsey-Hayes steel wheels bearing correct Ford markings. Even the firewall retains its original production-line paint markings, further underscoring its authenticity.
The truck shows 115,000 original miles and has been driven approximately 10,000 enjoyable miles since a mechanical restoration completed in 2022. The original owner used the vehicle recreationally, fitting it with an Alaskan Camper and driving it to Alaska for fishing trips while towing a small boat. The whereabouts of the camper are unknown, but the truck’s history speaks to its durability and intended purpose.
Produced in very limited numbers and now increasingly sought after, factory 4x4 Wrongbed F-100s occupy a special place in Ford history. This example offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire an unmodified, historically significant truck with remarkable originality and documented provenance.