Ford’s F-Series are arguably the most popular range of trucks in the United States of America, with a history dating back to 1948 and spanning fourteen generations to date. How did it all start? Way back in 1948, the first F-Series marked the divergence of Ford’s car and truck businesses, and was also known as the Ford Bonus-Built. Available as a two-door pickup or four-door panel truck, the F-Series quickly gained a reputation for being tough and workmanlike. This is a resto-modded 1949 Ford F-3 302ci from Texas with just 75 post-restoration miles. F-3 signifies that it’s a ¾ ton truck with a heavy-duty rating. If classic Ford trucks are your thing, step right this way!
Ford reportedly spent a million dollars on research and development in the cab of the first-generation F-Series as they were determined to provide a more comfortable and spacious experience than the competition. This 1949 Ford F-3 302ci proudly displays that cab and overall design in attractive blue paintwork rolling on white-wall tires and gunmetal-gray off-road style rims. All lights and chrome bits look good, and new door sill scuff plates are present too. The interior features a mix of body-colored panels and brown trim, particularly the brown bench seat and a brown rimmed steering wheel that’s attached to a modern steering column with tilt and telescoping function. The steering wheel and horn button have reportedly been replaced too, as has a driver-side window vent during the restoration. A period-look modern Ford radio sits in the dash too.
This 1949 Ford F-3 302ci get’s it go-factor from a 302ci (5.0L) V8 small-block crate engine coupled to a 5-speed T5 manual transmission with pressure plate, flywheel, and pedal modification done. A new oil pressure gauge, electric cooling fan, and additional fan as well for enhanced cooling are present. IFS front suspension with transmission mount modification is installed, as are front disc brakes for better stopping. It’s also reported that the crate engine was installed complete with pulleys, carb, headers, water pump, fuel pump, alternator, distributor, plugs, wires belts, and hoses. A dual exhaust setup lets the engine exhale a bit better, and also emit more of that lovely V8 rumble.
Car Location: Texas Small Block Ford 302ci Crate Engine w/ pulleys, carb, headers, water pump, fuel pump, alternator distributor, plugs, wires, belts and hoses Dual exhaust set up Hydraulic clutch slave and brake booster 5 speed T-5 transmission w/ pressure plate, fly wheel, pedal modification Seller reports a 4 on the floor transmission New oil pressure gauge Electric cooling fan Second fan added to cool engine better Drive shaft modification and balance IFS front suspension w/ transmission mount modification Front disc brakes New door sill scuff plates Replaced steering column w/ modern tilt/ telescope feature Replaced steering wheel and horn button Replaced a driver side vent window during build Wide white wall tires Billet spacers for front disc brakes 8 bolt pattern
The Ford F-Series is a legendary nameplate that continues to this day. In addition to pickup trucks, the F-Series is also known for panel vans and cab chassis trucks too. Naturally, it makes an excellent platform to build a custom vehicle, such as this 1952 Ford F-3 Custom that's up for sale with us right now. This is a build like no other and is still a blank canvas in the sense that you can choose what you'd like to do with its cavernous rear space. Let's discover more about this unique vehicle.
One of the most prominent postwar trucks in Ford F-Series, also known as "Bonus Built" lineup was the 1951 pickup. Although not having the most handsome appearance by today's standards, being the first version of the Ford F-Series, it also represented the first generation of "true" trucks that were not based on a prior car platform. First-generation models come in eight variations starting with the lightest capacity, the F-1, and the F-8 being the version with the maximum capacity. The lineup included trucks ranging from half-ton pickups to three-ton commercial haulers, making it the most varied in Ford truck history. Today, classic truck collectors find little to no examples of this generation of trucks, at least in acceptable condition. In the realm of today’s truck collectors, it’s not easy to stop one of these as well, a 1951 Ford F3 Pickup. Located in Michigan, it bundles a joyful attitude and awaits its next buyer.
Ford’s F-Series are arguably the most popular range of trucks in the United States of America, with a history dating back to 1948 and spanning fourteen generations to date. How did it all start? Way back in 1948, the first F-Series marked the divergence of Ford’s car and truck businesses, and was also known as the Ford Bonus-Built. Available as a two-door pickup or four-door panel truck, the F-Series quickly gained a reputation for being tough and workmanlike. This is a resto-modded 1949 Ford F-3 302ci from Texas with just 75 post-restoration miles. F-3 signifies that it’s a ¾ ton truck with a heavy-duty rating. If classic Ford trucks are your thing, step right this way!
The Ford Thunderbird was made between 1955 and 1997 across ten generations, and redefined the Personal Luxury Car for Americans. In fact, it created the segment, largely inspired by the Grand Tourers of Europe. So, in the 2000s, Ford was feeling a little misty eyed and decided to create a rose-tinted eleventh generation homage to this iconic nameplate. Enter the retro-modern Thunderbird that was made between 2002 and 2005. Styled by Jack Telnack, the car sat on the Ford DEW98 platform, used an engine from Jaguar (who Ford owned at the time), and marked a return to roots of sorts, in that it was a two-seater, just like the first generation. Over 68,000 examples were made, and we have one for sale. Say hello to this original owner, all-stock 2002 Ford Thunderbird from South Jordan, Utah, that’s got just 13,085 miles on the clock.
The famous Ford F-Series was born in 1948, as America was emerging into a post-war world of promise and prosperity. Now in the fourteenth generation, the F-Series has got to be the world’s longest-running truck series, if not one of the longest. Today, the F-150 is the most popular variant as the half-tonner, but if we look at the first generation, the range simply started with the F-1 as the half-ton variant. That’s what we have here, a 1950 Ford F-1 Restomod from Groveport, Ohio. It’s received a thorough makeover with a 350ci V8 under the hood, an automatic gearbox, a converted 12-volt electrical system and more. If you want to own a classic Ford truck that you can actually enjoy driving, this 78,000-mile machine is your best option.
If you want a classic pony car that’s plentiful, easy to maintain and cuts a fine dash wherever you take it, choose a first-generation Ford Mustang. Produced between 1964 and 1973, a couple of million were made, basically. Three body styles were available, and did you know that the famous fastback was officially called the SportsRoof? Yes, that’s what we have for sale today, a rather unique 1969 Ford Mustang Restomod for sale from Royse City, Texas. It’s got a 5.2-liter Coyote Aluminator V8 under the hood, hooked up to a five-speed Tremec box and a Currie rear end. Yes, this pony has received a significant shot in the arm, or several. With just 155 miles since its makeover, it’s now ready for a new owner.
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