- 1950 Ford F-1 Restomod
- 302ci V8
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Automatic Transmission
- RWD
- Black/Red Exterior
- Black/Red Interior
- Likar Shifter
- TFI Module
- Hall Effects Module
- Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Idle Air Control
- Replaced Cap & Rotor
- Replaced Idler Arm
- Replaced Fuel Pump
- Replaced Alternator
- Front Clip From 76' Chevy Malibu
- Steering Box/Steering Pump "96 GMC Jimmy
- Grant Steering Wheel
- Differential '3:27-1
- Ambient Air Sensor
- Custom Paint Job
- Custom Interior
- Custom Engine Bay Graphics
This 1950 Ford F-1 Restomod blends classic American truck design with carefully selected modern upgrades. Painted in a bold black and red two-tone finish, it captures attention with a custom aesthetic while offering increased reliability and performance beneath the vintage sheet metal. The truck rides on a reinforced chassis featuring a front clip from a ’76 Chevy Malibu and steering components sourced from a '96 GMC Jimmy. With its fuel-injected 302ci V8 engine and an automatic transmission, this F-1 has been built to cruise with confidence. Bespoke touches can be found throughout the vehicle—from the custom engine bay graphics to the reimagined cabin. A restored example that hasn’t lost its hot rod soul, this F-1 stands as an ideal candidate for local shows, weekend drives, or simply as a unique centerpiece in any garage.
Exterior and Interior
The black and red exterior is highlighted by a custom paint job that amplifies the truck’s curves while adding a touch of modern flair. Subtle graphic accents in the engine bay further the Restomod appeal. Despite its roots as a utilitarian workhorse, the F-1 now projects street rod attitude. The custom black and red interior complements the exterior perfectly, with thoughtful details throughout the cabin. A Grant steering wheel adds a sporty touch, and the Likar shifter blends old-school vibes with modern engagement. The inside is clean, personalized, and clearly purpose-built for enjoyment.
Engine
Under the hood, a 302ci V8 equipped with electronic fuel injection powers the truck. The engine has been enhanced with components like a TFI module, Hall effects module, and an idle air control valve for improved drivability. Supporting hardware such as the cap and rotor, fuel pump, alternator, and idler arm have been replaced as part of the restomod build. The powertrain is mated to an automatic transmission, sending torque to the rear wheels through a 3.27:1 differential. The truck also benefits from modern updates including an ambient air sensor and refined steering geometry.
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 were to consider dipping your toe into the classic car waters, would you be interested in following a path less taken? Everyone goes for the signature American classics that tend to be muscle cars, pony cars or land yachts. But what about a good old true blue pickup truck from the Fifties? This would be a very historically significant statement to make, because pickup trucks have underpinned the American economy in more ways than you’d know. Since World War II ended, these vehicles have played a key part in helping small and medium business owners move their produce, and their families as well. Today’s 1952 Ford F-1 comes from the first generation of Ford’s popular F-Series of pickup trucks, a series that you can still buy today, albeit in its fourteenth generation. While we know the F-150 as the half-tonner, and our parents may recall that the F-100 held this mantle earlier on, the very first F-Series half-tonner was simply called the F-1! This truck currently resides in Port St. Lucie but is looking for a new owner. With just 48,000 miles on the clock, a Flathead V8 and rear-wheel drive, it’s definitely a classic worth conserving, and driving every now and then.
The Ford F-1 is the genesis for the F-series line of trucks - a line that has spawned the most popular type of pickup in the world. And after years in the spotlight, there are plenty of examples around. Whether you’re into immaculate period-correct restorations, honest workhorses, or madly modified restomods, there’s likely an F-1 out there for you. Our featured 1951 Ford F-1 is very much a restomod, with a stunning exterior and some surprises under the hood as well. Featuring a rebuilt 305ci Chevrolet engine and transmission that were reportedly completed less than 3,000 miles ago, this black-on-black pickup is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
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