Vehicle Description
There are new trucks you can buy on the showroom floor that aren't
as dialed-in, good-looking, and all-day comfortable as this 1956
Ford F-100 Restomod pickup. Packing modern 5.0L V8 fuel-injected
power, an AOD transmission, performance suspension, a
high-visibility paint job with some cool vintage script work, and
plenty of creature comforts to improve the ride experience, this
turn-key 2nd Generation Ford F-100 pickup is one of those trucks
that really can do it all.
There's no denying that the mid-50s Ford pickups were some of the
best-looking trucks ever built, and the 1956-model is probably the
most popular. With that aggressive forward-canted attitude, the
curvy bodywork has a classic old pickup look that also manages to
be very sporty at the same time. This particular final-year, 2nd
generation F-Series features a wraparound front windshield, slammed
stance, elegant wood bed, and high-impact Matte Blue-and-Matte
Black paint job - making it one of the coolest early F-100s we've
ever promoted. Matte Blue paint is the perfect complement for the
stock clamshell hood, round fenders and quarters, and redesigned
doors on the '56 pickup, with a smooth, uniform look that
practically glows as it cruises down the street. Fit and finish are
excellent, top driver-quality all around, and while it does show
some very minor imperfections, with only 659 miles on the build
it's exactly the kind of truck you can get in, turn the key, and
drive cross-country while collecting thumbs-up gestures along the
way. Note how well the big doors fit, how the big domed hood sits
flush with the fenders, and the Matte Black bumpers, running
boards, and badges are period-perfect touches that weren't deleted
during the restoration like seen on so many F-1 builds, but rather
given a whole new lease on life with that contrasting finish.
Vintage company lettering on the doors adds character to the build,
and the inside of the bed was finished off with gorgeous,
dark-stained wood flooring and chrome rub strips that hold it all
together. The chrome grille still sparkles, as do the side mirrors,
windshield wipers, door handles, and glass surrounds, adding the
perfect amount of bling while reinforcing the fact that nothing was
overlooked in this build.
The interior is a mix of newer technology and old-fashioned
hot-rodding ingenuity, working together to form a gorgeous,
bespoke, and comfortable cabin that's ready for long hauls thanks
to loads of modern equipment. There was obviously a lot of money
spent here to get it into its current condition, and while the
build is a couple years old, it looks practically new thanks to
gentle care inside. The two-tone, brown-and-tan upholstery on the
custom bench seat and door panels is a mixture of leather and vinyl
inserts, and it was so expertly stitched you'll think twice before
you hop in this cab with dusty jeans on. The materials inside look
elegant yet wear like iron, and with heavy-duty brown carpets on
the floors insulating the cabin from the outside world, it all ties
together quite nicely with the bright blue bodywork. Modern
conveniences are included such as cold R134a A/C, seatbelts, an
AM/FM radio, and a leather wrapped LeCarra steering wheel mounted
atop a polished Ididit tilt column. All the exposed steel inside
was painted blue to match the exterior, with the smoothed dash
housing an original-styled gauge bezel now filled with a
comprehensive array of Dakota Digital instruments that keep a
closer eye on the modern motor under the hood. Hit the road with
confidence knowing you'll be comfortable inside this cab all day
long.
Power in the form of a 5.0L V8 Ford means that this truck moves
with genuine authority. It's a late-model, fuel-injected 302
Windsor small block borrowed from a 1987 Ford and upgraded with a
BBK cold-air induction system and a set of block-hugging headers at
the flanks. The big engine bay handles the swapped-in engine like
it always belonged without restricting service access, and it looks
right tucked back under the clamshell hood and nestled in between
reworked inner fenders and a smooth firewall, all of which were
painted satin black. A few dress-up parts add some flash, including
polished valve covers, billet accessories, and a gloss-black engine
cover, and we're delighted that the builders didn't take the easier
route with a SBC transplant, opting instead to go full Ford power.
With only 659 miles on the build and all the advantages of a modern
drivetrain, the truck starts instantly and runs and drives like a
dream, with the AOD 4-speed automatic transmission handling all
that extra power with ease. Underneath, the Ford's original frame
was fitted with a modern front clip with independent suspension, a
big sway bar, power rack-and-pinion steering, along with power
4-wheel disc brakes at every corner and a upgraded shocks all
around. The upgraded stainless steel exhaust features throaty
chambered mufflers that sound downright erotic at full bore, and
one look at the neatly detailed and painted undercarriage lets you
know everything about the high-quality of this build. Flashy
18-inch wheels fit the truck perfectly and carry thick performance
radials with plenty of tread left, finishing off the look
perfectly.
Classic trucks never go out of style, and this Ford F-100 has all
the right ingredients to make it as wonderful today as it was when
it was first built. That also means all the bugs have been worked
out and it's ready to enjoy. Call now!