For Sale: 1959 Ford Panel Truck in O'Fallon, Illinois

Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa presents this cool 1959 Ford Panel Truck. late 50s Ford Panel vans are becoming very popular these days! These big panel delivery vans are an uncommon sight now days. This one runs drives and operates better than new. But the body is well aged with a sympathetic patina motif. A unique feature of this burly workhorse is the chassis and powerplant. It no longer has the venerable Ford designed V8 and frame. You'll find after a quick drive that this 1959 Panel truck drives remarkably like a new car! In fact, under the skin is the entire drivetrain and chassis of a 2007 Toyota Tundra! All of the mechanicals from the Tundra was slipped under the body of the Panel Van including the dash. Modern conveniences such as the AC and AM/FM radio and heater all work as designed and enhance the experience of riding in a 65-year-old Truck with the ride, handling, and comfort of a 2000s era car. To add to the unique experience the truck sits on 17" steel wheels with whit walled tires and custom beauty rings. It gives the truck a cool retro-patina flavor. The 4.7l Toyota V8 exhaust through custom side pipes that allow for quite a bark. This truck sounds awesome. Inside there's plenty of room for work or friends. With custom buckets up front and an open, carpeted bay in the rear. The cargo area is accessed via dual barn doors I the rear. Overall, this is a great throwback, with the convenience of modern comfort and performance, plus Toyota reliability! Add this Awesome 1959 F-100 Panel truck to your collection. A great truck for fun or work!