Now available at the St. Louis Car Museum is a wonderfully solid
1951 Ford F1 classic pickup truck with all the looks of an original
that happens to be hiding a few performance improvements under the
hood! This professionally built and upgraded Ford truck was fully
restored by Mark Burdette with features that include Offenhauser
aluminum heads and intake, Red's headers, dual exhaust, Holley
carburetion, full 12-volt conversion, as well as an HEI ignition.
Additionally, this ready drive Ford is now mated to a Ford C4
automatic transmission for ease of driving in all environments. A
truly fantastic find for any enthusiasts looking to add a 50s
classic to their collection!
History of the 1951 Ford F1 Truck:
Ford F-Series trucks came about in 1948, rebranding themselves with
new chassis' specific to the pickup truck lineup. The F1, as seen
here, would represent the �-Ton chassis, F2 for �-Ton, leaving the
F3 and up for heavy-duty applications. Throughout each available
model both six and eight-cylinder engine options remained
available, each packed with the highly faithful Flathead
technology. This F-Series redesign also included updates to the
truck bodies, with a one-piece windshield and headlights integrated
just outside of the horizontal grillwork. By 1951, some further
changes included a larger rear window for better visibility,
headlights now positioned further out and into the fenders, and a
modernized grill with a more aerodynamic appearance. The later
models also gained a wood bed with an improved tailgate.
Unfortunately, this beautiful design would only be produced until
1952 before becoming the F100 we know today, leaving the compact F1
continues to be highly regarded for truck collectors today!
Details about this 1951 Ford F1 For Sale:
We are proud to offer a stand-out 1951 Ford F1 pickup beautifully
finished in Gloss Black over Red Vinyl bench seat interior. This
classic Ford has been fully restored in body-off-chassis fashion by
early the one and only Ford Flathead guru, Mark Burdette,
specifically for his personal collection! Estimates of this
restoration claims over $65,000 with records bringing it to
completion some time in the early-2000's. Mark was mostly known for
his keen interest in Ford Flatheads. This was due to his passion
for both rebuilding them for excitement, as well as. teaching
others the craft during his later years, easily maintaining his
wonderful collection of restored classic cars and trucks that he
continued to use and enjoy. This particular model would only become
available after his passing in March 2014.
Under the hood lies the original December 15th, 1950 date-coded
239ci Flathead V8 block, which is now fitted with Offenhauser
finned aluminum 24-stud heads and aluminum intake! Further
improvements include a Holley carburetor, Mallory Magnetic
breakerless electronic ignition system, Taylor 8mm spark plug
wires, factory style oil filtration system, Red's Performance
headers, dual resonated exhaust system, Walker radiator with billet
overflow tank, 4-blade cooling fan, and conversion to 12-volt
negative ground alternator charging system! What makes this model
truly unique is its conversion to a later generation Ford C4
automatic 3-speed transmission featuring a pushbutton floor-shifter
by Lokar and upgraded Ford 9" rear axle fitted with 3.00:1
gearing!
Additional equipment includes a factory AM radio, updated electric
wipers, door armrests, dual sun visors, stainless steel window
vents, added turn signals, rubber floor mat, "V8" fuel cap,
beautiful oak wood bed with polished stainless steel slats and
hardware, Firestone Deluxe Champion 6.00-16 wide whitewall tires,
hubcaps & trim rings, chrome bumpers, chrome tailgate hinges, blue
dot taillights, dual outside mirrors, argent grill and chrome
headlights bezels! Upon its arrival to the St. Louis Car Museum,
our on-site maintenance staff rebuilt the front brakes with new
master cylinder, wheel cylinders, new shoes, and turned drums. The
engine oil has been changed with a fresh oil filter, along with new
spark plugs, ignition coil, and fully rebuilt carburetor with fresh
seals, gaskets, inline filters & hoses.
This is a terrific driver that performs wonderfully on the open
road! Starring out over the hood towards the custom swan ornament
out in the wind, using the knicker-knob on the steering wheel to
help maneuver your turns with greater ease offers a delightful
1950s feeling all over again! Especially due to the carefree
element of an automatic transmission.
For more information about this classic car for sale feel free to
contact us at (800)957-5707 or by emailing
[email protected]. Financing and shipping options are
available for qualified buyers!