Vehicle Description
Decades before "built Ford tough" became a public declaration, the
F-series ably bridged a gap for its manufacturer, bringing
dependability, plenty of welcome cargo space and rugged good looks
to work-oriented personal trucks. This 1956 Ford F-100 Stepside
builds upon that legacy and features a few well-chosen
modifications and great looking exterior that makes it equally at
home on the boulevard as it would be as a worthy competitor on the
local car show circuit.
As the F-series of personal trucks began to soar in popularity,
Ford realized that they were onto a good thing and equipped the
series' second generation - which this '56 closed out - with
noticeably larger dimensions and stronger engines than its
predecessors to make it even more capable at the work site. This
F-100 was already a sharp looking workhorse when it rolled into
action all those years ago, and a number of custom touches - a
tastefully chopped cab, louvered hood, shaved door handles and a
monochrome front grille being just a few - really make it stand out
in a crowd. Its dark blue shade is just a couple of notches short
of black and looks great, with a strong shine and even coloring,
and the badgeless look on display here allows the paint to take
center stage. The stance on this classic pickup strikes a nice
balance - it's aggressively low, but not to such an extreme as to
make every day driving impractical.
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The blue interior has been restored with upgraded components while
still holding onto its thoroughly vintage vibe. Things are looking
nice and clean inside - the split bench seating is well-padded for
comfort and still looks fresh, featuring tuck and roll accents that
blend with the door panels nicely. The Grant GT steering wheel
brings a touch of modernity to the interior as it sits on its
tilting column and the collection of parchment-colored Autometer
gauges look great against the black steel of the dash and feature
suitably vintage fonts. A Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo has been cleanly
installed in the custom center console and it teams with a Cerwin
Vega amp and Infinity speakers mounted inside the cabin to produce
a quality audio experience. Convenience features include remote
door openers and power windows that open and shut with conviction.
Underneath the matching blue tonneau cover, the bed area in back
looks to be in good shape.
Power comes via a 350 cubic inch V8 sitting under the hood,
well-dressed with a chrome Edelbrock air cleaner riding over the
top of a Edelbrock 4-barrel carb, matching valve covers and a very
sharp billet pulley assembly. The engine is in good form, starting
up easily and pulling with plenty of strength as it teams with a
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission shifting at the top of its
game. A braided radiator hose adds visual appeal while up front a
mounted electric fan brings cooler temperatures during more
demanding driving. Modern power brakes that feature discs up front
equip this classic with plenty of fade resistant stopping ability
as it cruises on its set of 17" Eagle Alloy wheels wrapped with
Arizonian tires.
Whether you're on the hunt for a sharp looking, strong running
classic truck that's ready to hit the road just as soon as you get
it home, or you have your sights set on making an impact on the
local car show circuit, this 1956 Ford F-100 Stepside is ready to
deliver. Call today!
