1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed

496ci V8 | 4L80E 4-Speed Automatic | Custom Wood Bed

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260251282

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
88RT50339
Lot Number:
260251282
Odometer:
3,120
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
496ci V8
Drive Type:
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Gunmetal Gray
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
California
  • 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed
  • 496ci V8
  • Electronic Fuel Injection
  • 4L80E 4-Speed Automatic w/ Overdrive
  • 4x4
  • Gunmetal Gray Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • Autometer Gauges
  • Front Disc Brakes
  • Custom Wood Bed
  • Custom Storage Boxes
  • Dual Rear Wheels
  • Hydroboost Braking System
  • Serpentine Belt System
  • Flaming River Tilt Steering Column
  • Frostbite Aluminum Radiotor w/ Electric Cooling Fan
  • Electric Wiper System
  • A/C
  • Power Steering
  • 1997 Chevrolet Drivetrain
  • 1997 Chevrolet 1 Ton Chassis

Overview of 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed For Sale by Owner

Now here’s a veritable legend up for grabs in Camarillo, California! This 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed Restomod is one of the very first Ford F-Series trucks to hit the roads, as 1948 was the launch year for the F-Series, now in its fourteenth generation as of 2026. Can you think of any other nameplate that has endured for over seven decades like this (OK fine, we know, the Corvette, but this precedes that by five years). This lovely vintage truck has a host of upgrades and boasts just 3,120 miles since then. It’s got a plucky 496ci V8 under the hood, a 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission, a custom wood bed, and more to enjoy.

Exterior and Interior

Gunmetal Gray is the predominant body color of this 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed Restomod, but Exposed Wood would also be a suitably apt descriptor of its exterior color. That’s because the cargo area features a custom wood bed and sides, with custom storage boxes as well. It makes for a striking two-tone appearance, three-tone if you count the black wheels that this truck rides on. It’s got a dually rear axle, by the way. Now, we get to its face and find the iconic first-generation F-Series front looking at you, with those single circular headlamps within the broader grille surround. It’s almost like the truck is smiling at you! Beneath all this lies a 1997 Chevrolet 1-Ton chassis, so you know that it’s durable. There’s also an electric windshield wiper system in place. The interior of this 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed Restomod features Auto Meter gauges, a Flaming River tilt steering column, air conditioning, and leather-upholstered seating. It’s a nice place to spend time in, as you steer this beauty along the streets.

Engine

This 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed Restomod comes with the powertrain from a 1997 Chevy, we’re told. So, there’s a fuel-injected 496ci V8 under the hood. It’s paired with a 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Reportedly, the truck is also four-wheel drive, with both axles getting power. You’ve got a Hydroboost braking system with front disc brakes, front power steering and a Frostbite aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan as well.

Walk-around Video of this Ford F-5

Passenger side photo of 1948 Ford F-5

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Now here’s a veritable legend up for grabs in Camarillo, California! This 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed Restomod is one of the very first Ford F-Series trucks to hit the roads, as 1948 was the launch year for the F-Series, now in its fourteenth generation as of 2026. Can you think of any other nameplate that has endured for over seven decades like this (OK fine, we know, the Corvette, but this precedes that by five years). This lovely vintage truck has a host of upgrades and boasts just 3,120 miles since then. It’s got a plucky 496ci V8 under the hood, a 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission, a custom wood bed, and more to enjoy.

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