1952 Ford F-1

239ci Flathead V8 | 3-Speed Manual Transmission | Brown/Tan Two-Tone Interior

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LOT #

251145416

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
F1R2MP13095
Lot Number:
251145416
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
48,380 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
239ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Navy Blue
Interior Color:
Brown/Tan
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1952 Ford F-1
  • 239ci Flathead V8
  • 2-Barrel Carburetor
  • 3-Speed Manual “Three-on-the-Tree”
  • RWD
  • Navy Blue Exterior
  • Brown/Tan Interior
  • Steel Wheels w/ Chrome Hubcaps
  • Classic Blackwall Truck Tires
  • Drum Brakes (Front & Rear)
  • Front Beam Axle w/ Leaf Springs & Rear Leaf-Spring Suspension
  • Wood-Plank Bed Floor w/ Metal Strips
  • Ford Script Step-Side Bed Panels
  • “Twin Vents” Hood Design
  • White Painted Factory Grille Teeth
  • Split Windshield

Overview of 1952 Ford F-1 For Sale by Owner

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.

Exterior and Interior

It’s funny how Fifties vehicles are so much changed from today’s machines. Just look at the curvaceous lines and smooth curves of this 1952 Ford F-1, decked out in a neat Navy Blue paint job, and you marvel at the fact that this was mostly likely done by hand. In those days, they didn’t have robotized assembly lines, laser cutters or computerized metal shaping equipment. Assembly lines did exist but a lot of the work was done by skilled workers, using rudimentary tools to achieve the end result. Even this truck’s cargo bed is a testament to history, and it’s now been decked out in a lovely wood and metal-strip finish. The interior of this 1952 Ford F-1 comes with a body-colored dashboard and a cream-colored bench seat that’s good enough for up to three adults – certainly it was back then. We’re candidly told by the current owner that there’s no radio or air conditioning, but then again, do you really need these features?

Engine

Power comes from Ford’s legendary naturally aspirated 239ci (3924cc) flathead V8 paired with a 3-speed manual column-shift transmission. The engine bay shows hallmark flathead cues including the center-positioned distributor, oval air cleaner, single 2-barrel carburetor, & dual water pumps. The truck rides on leaf springs front & rear with drum brakes providing stopping power. This drivetrain setup emphasizes reliability, torque, & ease of maintenance—qualities that have helped flathead Ford V8 pickups remain favored among collectors & vintage truck enthusiasts.

Walk-around Video of this Ford F-1

Passenger side photo of 1951 Ford F-1

1951 Ford F-1 Pro Street Supercharged

Current Ask
SOLD

Blending unmistakable 1950s pickup styling with uncompromising Pro Street performance, this 1951 Ford F-1 is a professionally built custom that was engineered to make a statement. Showing just 2,228 miles, this Gray-over-Black pickup is powered by a monstrous supercharged 521ci Big Block Ford V8 and combines old-school hot rod attitude with modern performance components throughout. From the towering roots blower and massive Mickey Thompson rear tires to its race-inspired suspension and driveline, this F-1 is built to turn heads at every cruise night while delivering the kind of tire-shredding performance enthusiasts dream about.

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Passenger side photo of 1950 Ford F-1

1950 Ford F-1

Current Ask
SOLD

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.

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Passenger side photo of 1952 Ford F-1

1952 Ford F-1

Current Ask
SOLD

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.

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1939 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Street Rod

Current Ask
$39,990

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Current Ask
$27,500

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Current Ask
$44,999

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Current Ask
$59,900

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Current Ask
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Current Ask
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