This August, 1974 press release was Ford's official announcement of the new F-150 truck. The release mentions that the trucks are designed to operate on leaded or unleaded fuel -- pickups were just starting to switch over to unleaded.
1975 Ford Truck Press Release Announcing New F-150 Truck
By Dale Wickell, About.com Guide
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