The Ford F-100 is an American favourite vehicle, with nearly a million sold every year between 1948-1983, a very practical dependable work horse that was used as much for domestic transport as it was for freight, with a load capacity of half a ton. The F1 as it was called originally had the toughness of a truck but the driveability of a family saloon, which was the key to its popularity. The first F rolled off the Highland Park Production line in November 1947 with a strong in-line six-cylinder engine. As with most American cars the F-Series was updated and modified every year, so identifying them is relatively easy to an aficionado. A supersonic fighter jet called F100 was doing great things at the time, so Ford chose to use that nameplate on the half ton F-Series.In 1957 the Style side was introduced, a third generation F-Series with radical redesign which made it look more like a car and gave more space everywhere in the vehicle. The wheel arches, bonnet and truck body were all integrated into one box, making it roomier and much cheaper to build.the er could be had in F-100 (1/2 ton), F-250 (3/4 ton) or F-350 (1-ton) guises. Bench seats and column-mounted gearchanges helped maximise passenger space, while a range of straight-six and V8 engines ensured that the third generation F-Series did not want for towing capability.Reportedly resident in California for most of its life, this particular example is further understood to have been treated to a body off restoration before being imported to the UK during 2016. A Style side model finished in Antique White over Sky Blue with Darker Blue vinyl upholstery piped in White, the Ford remains highly presentable. The wooden load bed and side extensions are in good order. Starting readily upon inspection and running well during our recent photography session, the Mileage Maker I6 engine is allied to three-speed manual transmission. Capable of keeping up with modern traffic, this slice of 1950s Americana is well suited to enjoyment as a classic Truck or usage as a promotional vehicle. Offered for sale with V5C registration document and paperwork file.The Ford drives very well with recent service work to the engine and powertrain and is certainly easy to drive. This vehicle has had a recent body-off restoration and has a well applied white over sky-blue two-tone paint finish with dark blue waistline pinstripe. The entire interior has been renovated with new blue vinyl seat coverings with white piping, rubber matting throughout and a new headlining. Some extra switches and instruments have been added, including a temperature gauge and a central clock. On the truck bed new wooden side guards have been added, matching with the wooden bed floor lining, giving a new, hard wearing, and practical rear bed, and a heavy-duty tow ball fitted on the rear.MOT: ExemptPreviously resident in California where it is understood to have been body off restored prior ing to the UK during 20163.7 litre Mileage Maker, straight-six OHV engine allied to three-speed manual transmission.Part exchange e, call to discus 01522 543536
Power-assisted Steering (PAS); V5 Registration Document; Previously Registered Overseas