Ford Free-Wheelin models
In the late 1970s, the automotive world was swept by special editions featuring nothing but crazy graphics, flashy wheels, and other details. The typical models of the era were Ford’s Free-Wheeling editions available on numerous models such as the Bronco, Econoline vans, Courier compact pickup trucks, and the F-150. The first thing that set those editions apart was their crazy graphics. Each Free-Wheelin model had five colors of rainbow stripes suited to the lines of the car. Since this option was available for four years from 1977-80, each year had its own style and differed from the previous model (via CJ Pony Parts).
Other than that, Ford prepared numerous other styling details as optional extras. You could get special wheels, white letter tires, additional lights mounted on the roof, side pipe exhausts, bull bars, and many more aftermarket details. Since the Free-Wheelin package was available on so many models for four model years, we can’t clearly say how many have been made but it must have been thousands. Today, those vehicles are not particularly expensive or rare but they are fantastic to own – especially if you can find one with all the details and paint job intact.