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This one-of-a-kind 1956 Ford F-100 Big Window Custom Pickup, nicknamed “The Black Beauty”, is pure rolling artwork.
The 1956 F-100 is the most collectible truck of the second-gen F-Series, thanks to its wraparound windshield and unique grille. Only 6,200 Big Window pickups were built, making this one especially rare.
Its last caretaker, Gerald “Gerry” Stark of Santa Ana, CA, began a meticulous frame-off restoration in 2008, with no deadline—only a vision to build one of the best examples in existence. Seventeen years later, in 2025, his dream became reality: a stunning, high show-quality custom that blends factory design with thoughtful modern upgrades. MS CLASSIC CARS acquired the truck with just 328 miles since completion, making September 2025 the first and only time it’s offered for sale.
Highlights include:
Laser-straight body refinished in PPG Black paint (over $35k invested just in body/paint).
Subtle body mods: shaved cowl/vents/emblems, filled stake pockets, rounded edges, custom wheel tubs.
Chrome grille, bumpers, bezels, handles, LED headlights, tinted glass, and Budnik “Hammer” wheels (18” front / 20” rear).
Show-stopping bed with billet aluminum floor panels, custom cover, and polished details.
Luxurious two-tone Sage leather interior with custom dash, console, Speedhut gauges, billet accents, Vintage A/C, premium sound system, and more.
Fuel-injected 302 V8 crate engine with GT40 aluminum heads, Holley Sniper 2 management, custom billet valve covers, polished accessories, ceramic headers, and dual exhaust.
Race Trans C4 automatic with B&M stall, Currie 9” rear end, 4-link suspension, Accuair adjustable air ride, and Baer 4-wheel disc brakes.
Detailed undercarriage with black-finished frame, stainless tank, and custom components throughout.
This truck is the definition of show quality meets drivability. Built with no compromises, it represents nearly two decades of passion and perfection.
Auction will be live soon on Bring a Trailer.
Register to bid and don’t miss the chance to own The Black Beauty.
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