Vehicle Description
This is one sharp vintage truck! This 1961 Ford F-100 Unibody still
has its original look intact, with aftermarket wheels added to the
mix to spice things up just a bit. Under its hood sits an updated
V8 that came to be known as one of Ford's most respected engines of
its era and it's in good form. This F-100 represents a pivotal time
in Ford's truck building history and, with its solid overall
condition, it offers the opportunity to enjoy fun filled miles
behind the wheel right away.
Fourth generation F-100s like this '61 represented quite a
departure from their predecessors. Ford came to realize that
pickups were no longer being used solely to get to and from the
work site yet were still heavily depended on to bear loads once
they arrived there, so they outfitted the newcomers with a longer
and lower form to accommodate an expanded cabin for more comfort
while keeping the sizable bed right just as it was. The two-tone
turquoise and white paint scheme on display here is a great fit,
very much in keeping with the style of its time while injecting
just a bit of freshness. It sits over a straight, well aligned
foundation with nice lines all the way around, and even gaps
surrounding its hood and doors that accompany a tailgate that opens
and closes very smoothly. From the brightwork to the badging to the
glass surrounding the cabin, everything on board appears to be
original and it all looks far more than presentable. Should you
decide to do some freshening up, however, it can be done with no
appreciable down time involved.
The interior features a two-tone scheme to match what's outside and
it's a great looking driving environment. Nearly everything inside
the doors is in its original configuration but has obviously been
revitalized somewhere along the line, so there's not really much
wear evident on the bench seat or the door panels to each side.
Just in front of that bench seat is a Lokar shifter that really
looks great in this setting and the modern steering wheel sitting
on its tilt column blends well with its surroundings. Just beyond
it, the dash area is looking strong - it's wearing clean paint and
features a clear factory display that's joined by aftermarket
AutoMeter gauges to each side. The bed area in back is protected by
a spray on liner that nicely matches the turquoise of the exterior
and appears to be in good shape.
At the center of the engine compartment, a 351 cubic inch Cleveland
V8 sits in place of the original motor. True to the sterling
reputation it earned over the years, the engine starts right up and
runs strong as it sends a nice, subtle note out of its dual
Flowmaster exhaust. Just behind the 351 is a 3-speed automatic C6
transmission that shifts very smoothly and features a cooler for
added durability in more extreme driving conditions. A relatively
new aluminum radiator also sits up front to guard against
overheating. Power steering makes this classic truck easy to
navigate on its set of 15" American Racing wheels outfitted with
Firestone Precision Sport tires.
This 1961 Ford F-100 Unibody features a sharp looking exterior and
a strong running condition, and it would be a perfect fit for the
vintage truck enthusiast looking to get behind the wheel of a truly
impactful ride. Call today!
