Vehicle Description
Imagine the stir you'll create cruising down the highway or pulling
up to the local hangout behind the wheel of this 1954 Ford F-1.
It's an attention getter of the first order and features a
well-configured drivetrain standing by to provide smile-inducing
excitement.
Harkening back to a far simpler time, classic pickups like this
have long held a singular visual charm. Based on passenger car
underpinnings only a few years before this '54 leapt into service,
Ford's own line of trucks grew up fast around this time and, as the
Country was embarking on a post-war building boom, their
manufacturer began to realize just how much they'd be depended on
for heavy duty labor, outfitting them with the noticeably larger
dimensions and vastly improved chassis sported by this specimen.
The endlessly appealing blue shade it wears will elevate your mood
just by gazing at it, and while it could use some refinement to
bring out its best, it provides a great look for this pickup.
There's no doubt that this truck is plenty head turning in its
present state, with its distinctive shade and straight body wearing
a lowered stance for just the right hotrod vibe. Clean glass
surrounds the cabin, accompanied by still-fresh rubber seals for
protection from the elements. Up front, the Sylvania headlights are
crystal clear and, while some of the badging has been deleted to
allow the eye-catching exterior shade to take center stage, what is
on board is nice and sharp.
Inside, the tan vinyl bench seat provides a nice contrast to its
surroundings - it sports a nicely fitted cover and is very
comfortable, sitting over tan carpeting to tie in nicely with the
rest of the interior, which features some really cool accents
across its blue dash and door panels. An updated aftermarket Chevy
steering wheel now sits on the tilting column and, if you look
directly through it you'll see just how sharp the parchment colored
instrument panel is, with its array of gauges surrounded by the
smooth steel of the dash. A Vintage Air climate control system has
also been installed, and while all of its components are in place
and ready for action, the compressor will need a little attention
to get this feature back up and running. In back, the bed area is
solid and straight - it was covered a while back with spray on
bedliner that's done its job, so there are no major scuffs or
scratches on display anywhere inside.
This vintage Ford has been thoroughly outfitted to be well suited
to the demands of spirited driving and harbors plenty of power. The
350 cubic inch V8 underneath its hood is surrounded by the
compartment's blue steel inner fenders and firewall and it wears a
pair of Vortech heads and an Assault Racing intake manifold, upon
which sits a 4-barrel Edelbrock carb. An HEI ignition has been
added for maximum spark, and the radiator up front now teams with
an electric cooling fan to keep operating temperatures under
control. The engine pairs with a 3-speed automatic TH350
transmission that's shifting smoothly, while the 3.23 ratio rear
end rounds out the drivetrain with a nice balance of strong
acceleration and reasonable RPMs at highway speeds. Featured power
steering equips this classic with refined handling abilities, while
power brakes bring its set of show-stopping 20" Foose 5-spoke
wheels wrapped with Nitto tires to a halt promptly. The
undercarriage appears to be ready for plenty more miles of driving
enjoyment.
With its outstanding mix of vintage appeal and high-performance
components, this 1954 Ford F-1 is a great driver and its visual
impact is undeniable. Call today!
