Vehicle Description
Can a vintage pickup be a hot rod, too? Just keep looking over all
the pictures of this custom-built 1951 Ford F-1, and soon you'll
realize the beneath the period-correct paint is a custom A/C
interior, five-speed stick shift, and a fresh 302 Boss V8. So it's
all the performance you want, plus a real wood truck bed.
The two-tone tan is absolutely incognito. After all, your first
impression is likely just a great-looking period-correct pickup.
But then you catch sight of this one in the sunshine. The way the
light seamlessly flows in-between colors and panels lets you know
there was a serious investment in modern clearcoat and a
professional hand applying it. And then you start looking at the
details. All the brightwork is shining just as bright as the paint.
But we're not just talking about the major items like the bumpers
and two-piece wheels. Look at the complete trim, door handles,
mirrors, step plates, and all the other little things that combine
to tell people this is a cut-above restoration. This pickup gives
all the right signals of investment. But then the lowered and
forward leaning stance also signals to something extra special
going on with this classic Ford.
Open the door and the two-tone tan theme continues on this
completely custom interior. Gone is the bench, and in its place are
two infinitely more comfortable bucket seats. These Recaro units
have leg bolstering and leather surfaces that tell you someone was
truly thinking about staying comfortable for the long haul. In
fact, they are power adjustable, so you'll always find the perfect
driving position. In between, there's a center console and cup
holders. This color scheme coordinates with the door panels, roof,
carpets, and dashboard to create a thoughtful overall presentation.
Plus, it has all the right comfort features like an
original-looking AM/FM radio that also has an iPod hookup. And
there's modern R134a air conditioning keeping you cool. You'll love
the grip of the upgraded banjo-style steering wheel with classic
Ford V8 logo etched in the horn ring. To maximize comfort and
style, this has power steering and it's mounted on a Flaming River
tilt column. And as you grab the piston-topped stick shift, you
soon understand there's something special under the hood even
before you twist the key and hear it rumble.
This truck is meant to show off, and that includes the engine bay.
It's impressive that the two-tone seen throughout the pickup is
even continued in here, too. That nicely frames the tidy
presentation of the V8. Just like the rest of the truck, there has
been a solid investment in making this a well-coordinated package
with plenty of shine on the pulleys, brackets, alternator,
compressor, air topper, and on the valve covers. And yes, the
callouts on those valve covers are true - it's a powerful 302
cubic-inch Boss V8. This fresh motor only has 6,000 miles to
complete its break-in, and so you have the best in reliable
performance. Plus, it has all the right components, such as an
Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock intake, and MSD
ignition. The full package is rated at 348 horsepower, and the
growl of the dual exhaust lets everyone know it, too. Best of all,
you have complete control over this Boss and its thunderous
soundtrack thanks to the Tremec TKO500 five-speed manual
transmission. This kind of performance deserves an upgraded
suspension. So you have an Mustang II-style independent front end
with tubular A-arms and front disc brakes. But this is much more
than a pure performance machine. After all, thoughtful features
like the Walker aluminum radiator with electric fan means this
classic will run cool even if you're caught in commuters traffic
with the A/C running.
You're looking at serious power wrapped around a great vintage
package. This is the classic that will leave you wanting for
nothing. So if you're ready for the best of everything, call
today!