Vehicle Description
This 1949 F-1 Pickup is the result of an extreme body-off
restoration where no expense was spared and strict attention was
paid to every detail in the restoration process. With all-steel
body and fenders and finished in a one-of-a-kind color combination
of Champagne and Emerald Green; this truck wins the attention of
all who see it. The restoration included replacement of all glass;
rubber gaskets; period-correct tires and oak box bed. All chrome
and stainless steel was replaced and the truck was upgraded to a
12-volt electrical system. The highly detailed engine compartment
demonstrates the attention to detail and the 239 cubic inch
flathead V8 runs like a watch. On the interior; brown vinyl seating
and flawless champagne dash provide a further example of the high
caliber of this restoration. The first post-war truck offered by
Ford; the F-1 was first introduced in 1948. It was the first Ford
truck to be built on a dedicated truck platform; versus the
previous shared car platform Ford utilized. The F-1 was a stronger;
more capable truck. The F-1 would enhance Ford's truck business;
ultimately carrying it to sales leadership. With several innovative
features; options and engine configurations; the F-1 was a truck
with wide appeal to a large audience of truck buyers.
