Vehicle Description
This 1969 Ford F250 Good Humor Ice Cream Truck sports a Hackney
Brothers built body complete with a refrigerated storage
compartment, and it has been completely restored to its former
glory with vintage Good Humor Ice Cream livery! In the early 1920s,
Harry Burt, the owner of an ice cream parlor in Youngstown, Ohio
replicated the Eskimo Pie ice cream novelty. But after showing his
version of the ice cream treat to his adult daughter, she suggested
that it was too messy and Harry's son (Harry Jr.) suggested adding
a wooden stick that could be used as a handle. The resulting
product was then known as the "Good Humor Ice Cream Sucker" and the
Burts sold their novelty through specially equipped trucks,
complete with freezers and those iconic bells. After Harry's
untimely death in the mid-20s, the company was sold to investors
who began selling Good Humor franchises. By 1956, Good Humor was
operating over 2,000 ice cream trucks and 90% of the company's
sales came from its extensive truck distribution network. In the
1950s and 1960s, Good Humor Trucks seemed to be a fixture of
American streets and numerous copy-cats popped up. With rising fuel
prices in the 70s the company retired its truck division and began
focusing on grocery store distribution. One of the companies Good
Humor relied of for its specialty trucks was the Hackney Brothers
Body Company based in North Carolina. Founded in 1854 under the
name Hackney and Sons, the eventual Hackney Bros. Body Co. started
as a manufacturer of buggies and wagons. In the early 20th Century,
Hackney Brothers Body Co. pioneered the fabrication and outfitting
of school bus bodies, and relevant here, refrigerated trucks. In
its early years, Good Humor Ice Cream relied on Ford platforms,
first on the Model T and later on the Model AA. After a brief
switch to the Chevrolet truck platform in the 30s and 40s, Good
Humor returned to Ford F-Series truck platform for the remaining
duration of the life of its famous truck fleet. Today, the number
of surviving Good Humor Ice Cream Trucks is unknown however
Motortrend suggests that fewer than 100 are thought to remain. This
particular Ford Ice Cream Truck comes to us from southern
collectors who did a fantastic job stewarding this rare American
classic truck for over 20 years. Under the hood on this Good Humor
Ice Cream Truck is a Ford 240 cubic inch inline 6 cylinder engine
fed by a single barrel carburetor, that together were said to have
produced 150 horsepower when new. The straight 6 is backed by an
Automatic transmission that makes this vintage Ice Cream Truck an
easy vehicle for just about anybody to drive around the
neighborhood! This 1969 F250 Good Humor Truck is loaded with
fantastic options! With power steering, maneuvering in and out of
tight parking spaces is a total breeze and the overall driving
experience is much improved. Further aiding with parking efforts
are dual outside mirrors so that you call easily see what's on both
sides of the truck. Power brakes are another welcome addition on
this classic Ford truck since it makes bringing this truck to a
complete stop much easier as well. Riding on a set of radial tires
mounted on painted steel wheels and accented with shiny hubcaps,
this '69 Ice Cream truck has a fantastic look and much improved
ride. The rear of this 1969 Ford F250 comes outfitted with a
refrigerated box that will keep your treats organized and cool even
on the hottest summer days. This Ford Ice Cream truck also comes
outfitted with bells to alert the neighborhood that the Ice Cream
Truck is making its rounds. The driver's compartment is equipped
with a folding rooftop so that you can enjoy an open cabin when
weather permits or can be covered to protect the driver from the
elements. The body of this Ice Cream Truck has been refinished in
White and is finished off with a plethora of Good Humor Ice Cream
Livery that's visible from every angle! Additionally, exterior
lighting ensures that everybody can see the Good Humor Ice Cream
emblems on the sides and even the Good Humor sign on top of the
windshield lights up as well. Additionally, no Ice Cream Truck
would be complete without those iconic bells to alert everyone in
the neighborhood that Ice Cream has arrived and of course this '69
Ford Truck has these too! The interior of this 1969 Ford F250 Good
Humor Ice Cream Truck looks great as well! The driver's seat has
been reupholstered in black vinyl and it's accessible through a set
of steps on the passenger's side. The black painted dash, black
steering wheel, and instrument cluster all appear to be in great
shape and retain a nice stock appearance. Instrumentation includes
a 100 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge. Whether
you're an established collector looking for a one-of-a-kind piece
to add to your collection or you're buying your very first classic
truck, this 1969 Ford F250 Good Humor Ice Cream Truck would make an
excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at
763-428-7337!
*240 Cu. In. Inline 6
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*Automatic Transmission
*Power Brakes
*Power Steering
*Body Built by Hackney Bros. Body Co.
*Fully Restored w/ Vintage Good Humor Livery
*Black Driver's Bucket Seat
*Exterior Lighting & Light-Up Rooftop Sign
*Equipped with Iconic Ice Cream Truck Bells
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 20,264 Miles
