1954 Ford F-100 Restomod

The F series truck by Ford is nothing short of legendary; they serve many purposes and do what they are supposed to with that Ford standard of reliability. Each generation lived up to its time and set the tone for what was to come. To understand the success of the F series truck, one must go back in time; while this sounds impossible, the 1954 Ford F100 we have today makes it possible. With 79,000 miles reported on the clock, this lovely example of the second generation F series is a looker and one practical classic to own and treasure.

Exterior and Interior

While the second generation F series truck sold well, very few examples exist compared to the numbers sold. Looking at this 1954 Ford F100 with its unique deep cranberry pearlescent on black color theme makes you appreciate that this truck is a near original example with all its exterior trim and body looking to be in great shape. Moving over to the truck bed, you would notice that it sports a synthetic deck bed which blends in well with the exterior color. This vintage truck sits on a set of widened steel wheels, further pushing that factory look. Stepping into the interior, you get the same two-tone color theme with the deep cranberry pearlescent being the primary color and gray being the secondary. The old school bench seats are still in place, making it an original feature amongst a few modifications. Upgrades include a B&M shifter, Sony radio for your tunes and an upgraded tilt steering wheel. Looking over the steering wheel, you would notice the original odometer and speedometer reported to be working by the seller.

Engine

While complete originality is nice, a little performance doesn't hurt. This 1954 Ford F100 sports a rebuilt 351ci V8 engine; it doesn't stop there as the engine has been reworked to be a 400ci (6.6 L) unit. You also would notice some slight modifications that catch your eye, the valve covers and air filter housing sport Edelbrock branding, and an upgraded ignition system to rid of electrical gremlins. The enlarged V8 can also breathe more freely with a dual exhaust system. All this upgraded power is sent to the vehicle's rear wheels through a C6 automatic transmission, enabling smoother shifting. The upgrade in power is met by an upgrade in handling with a Dodge 8 3/4 inch Limited Slip rear end. The seller noted that the gas tank had been replaced recently.