The Ford F-Series is one of the Detroit automaker’s longest-running model families, starting in 1948 and continuing to date with the fourteenth generation. A series of full-size pickup and commercial trucks, it slots above the Ford Ranger lineup as the next step in size and carrying capacities and offer a range of two and four-door body styles, single or dual rear axles, and gasoline or diesel powerplants. The fourth generation was introduced in 1960 and carried on until 1966. This generation introduced unibody trucks known as the integrated pickup, where the cab and bed were one continuous welded piece instead of two separate parts. This was an option on two-wheel-drive F100 (half ton) and F250 (3/4 ton) variants, whilst four-wheel drive variants and F350 (1 ton) utilized the traditional separate cab and bed construction. This example is a 1963 Ford F-100 Pickup with separate cab and bed. Coming from Florida, it’s a rare survivor that’s reported to have a rust-free body and chassis in great condition, as the pictures bear testament.

Exterior and Interior

This 1963 Ford F-100 Pickup is decked out in a red and white paintwork that makes it instantly stand out, rolling on white-painted steel wheels with red hubcaps and Mastercraft Courser LTR tires. A polished chrome tailpipe peeks out from ahead of the right rear wheel arch, and all badging is present and correct too. Gleaming chrome side mirrors and a clean cargo bed complete the stunning outlook. The interior carries over the red and black theme, with red dash and door inners, and a white-with-red-center bench seat. The original gauges and radio are present and correct too, and the transmission selector for the three-speed manual gearbox is floor-mounted. The black thin-rimmed steering wheel and original switches for lighting and wipers complete the period-correct outlook.

Engine

The Ford F-series is renowned for being offered with a range of gasoline and diesel powerplants of varying capacities, power, and torque outputs to suit the differing needs of its target segment. The fourth generation offered only gasoline power, but no fewer than six engine options varying from 3.7L to 5.8L. This 1963 Ford F-100 Pickup is equipped with its original 292ci (4.8L) Y-block V8 which put out 170hp in the F-100. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission, and current owner reports that it drives and runs great.