Vehicle Description
1941 was a very good year for the auto industry and it seems like
they just couldn't make a bad-looking vehicle that year. This 1941
Ford Pickup takes all the timeless styling cues from the 1940 Ford
passenger cars (and you know how awesome those are) and adds a
powerful 350 V8 crate engine under the clamshell hood, a capable
automatic transmission, choice options, a comfy leather A/C
interior, and a practical bed out back to create one of the
best-looking pickups of all time.
Is there really any other color choice for one of these trucks
other than a dark shade? Whether it's black or dark blue like this
one, it's the quintessential shade for a Pre-War hauler like this.
Frankly, I prefer blue over black, it helps it stand out from the
crowds and just screams 1940s Detroit. It looks so right that you'd
almost be crazy to try anything else. At Ford, trucks took the
front-end styling of the previous year's passenger car models, so
the 1941 pickup is the spitting image of the 1940 Ford Deluxe,
V-shaped grille, teardrop headlights, everything. The result is a
classic look that remains popular with hobbyists of all ages. If
you're thinking those are the cleanest front and rear fenders
you've ever seen, then you're on the right track because they're
faithful fiberglass reproductions, but other than that the truck is
all-steel. The blue paint was applied not long ago, so it shows
very little signs of use, with the majority of the imperfections
being water spots that could probably be remedied with a
comprehensive buff-and-wax. The sheetmetal underneath is all in
great shape and wears the blue paint with pride, and we love that
there's no airbrush work, no decals, not even a pinstripe to
interfere with that beautiful blue canvas. No hack work, no ripples
or obvious issues, just a clean old truck that has been properly
driven and enjoyed. Lots of the bright trim remains in place too,
including that exquisite hood and grille trim that makes the look
so familiar. The inside of the bed was painted to match, and it
does appear it's actually been used to haul a thing or two since
the truck was built, which is great news for those wanting to use
this truck, well, as a truck!
At first glance, the gray leather interior might seem stock, but a
closer look reveals a more luxurious cabin that you might expect.
The original bench was replaced with a sculpted seat covered in a
unique, two-tone stitch pattern on the insert to add some interest,
a theme that continues on the custom door panels. VDO gauges
replace the truck's original hardware and keep a keen eye on the
upgraded engine under the hood, while a leather-wrapped LeCarra
steering was mounted atop a later-model tilt column and helps get
the driver comfortable in the upright cab. The steel dash was
painted blue to match the exterior and features switches for the
power windows, and an under-dash Vintage Air R134a A/C system that
blows ice cold. A custom headliner was expertly installed overhead
and includes an integrated Alpine AM/FM/CD player that powers
upgraded speaker stashed away behind the bespoke kick panels, plush
gray carpets line the floors and come protected with matching
floormats, and aftermarket cup holders were installed down on the
floor. It's the kind of interior where the more you look at it, the
more you like it.
Power comes not from a 95-horsepower flathead but a great-running
350 cubic inch V8 Goodwrench crate engine installed neatly inside
the finished engine bay. With plenty of torque and great V8 sounds,
it's a great fit for a dialed-in hot rod truck like this, and
really pops out from the engine bay with bright valve covers, lots
of chrome and billet accessories, and a matching open-element air
cleaner. Augmented with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor, an
aluminum intake, and an MSD coil, it's a great runner and offers
decent service access. There's a TH3500 3-speed automatic powering
what appears to be an original rear end, while the front suspension
featured upgraded A-arms, a sway bar, power front disc brakes, and
power rack-and-pinion steering that make this pickup a wonderful
driver. It's got a snarky exhaust note thanks to a custom dual
exhaust system and painted steel wheel come adorned with Ford
hubcaps and carry staggered 175/65/15 and 235/75/14 blackwalls that
set a killer stance.
This is a really gorgeous Ford truck, done the way you'd want it,
all for a very reasonable price. Given the values on the passenger
car versions, it won't be a surprise to see a SOLD sign on this one
very soon. Call today!
