If you grew up on a steady TV diet of Mustangs in ‘Frisco, Chargers driven by “good ol’ boys” and Lee Majors hurling a brown truck into the air at every opportunity, there’s a good chance that, like us, you’ve a soft spot for some American muscle. And they don’t come much more American or muscular than this.
The first generation ‘F-series’ was Genesis for Ford’s all-conquering pickup trucks. Now the world’s best selling vehicle, there is quite simply nothing more American than this. Well, unless you can find a Bald Eagle painted red, white and blue, holding a rifle in one claw and an apple pie in the other. But we digress.
America has brought us many great things, but the ‘Hot Rod’ scene must surely be one of the best. And this is a great example of the breed. The recipe is simple - take an everyday vehicle, customise is to look a little less stock, whack in the biggest engine you can lay your hands on. Job done. If you love drama in your vehicles and want to make sure that everyone within a two-mile radius knows when you come and go, then this is definitely the machine for you. It’s utterly and completely mad, and we adore it.
Oh, and by the way, this 7.5-litre V8 Hot Rod? It’s ULEZ compliant. Fantastic.
The History and Paperwork
First registered in December 1950
Imported to the UK in August 2018
Two UK owners
Current owner since March 2021
Historic vehicle status - MOT and tax exempt
Hilariously, this is ULEZ compliant
South Dakota Title document
DVLA registration documents and numberplate authorisation certificate
The Interior
Lovely three-seat red velour bench seat, complete with period correct lap-belts
The upholstery is in very good condition, with no significant wear, no tears and no damage we could see
The floor is adorned with black carpet which presents well, with no threading or staining apparent
Billet B&B gear shifter
Smart, wood-rimmed steering wheel
A modern instrument pack has been installed in a stainless surround – included is a tachometer, water temp gauge, transmission temp gauge, oil pressure gauge and voltmeter
We’re told by the vendor that everything in the cabin works just as it should, with no faults to declare
At the back, the wood bed is heavily worn and patinated, perfectly in character for the vehicle
A beer barrel tank and the battery are installed in the back of the load bed
The Exterior
As you can see from the pictures, the bodywork is heavily worn and patinated, perfect for the Hot Rod “rat look” that remains very popular
Numerous scuffs, marks and dings litter the body, creating a characterful tapestry of wear
The bodywork has been matt lacquered to protect the finish and ensure the vehicle retains this wonderful aesthetic
The brightwork adds a fine pop of jewellery to the exterior, even though is wears some pitting and light wear befitting of its age
We’re told by the vendor that the lights have been upgraded
We love the period metal sun visor that’s mounted over the front windscreen, adding a neat custom touch that authentic to the period
Wide, polished metal wheels are fitted, shod in fat tyres with deep sidewalls to help transfer all that torque and grunt to the tarmac
Underneath, the drivetrain components appear to be mostly factory – they wear plenty of surface corrosion but look solid
The Mechanics
460ci ‘big block’ Ford V8 (7.5-litre)
Manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
The suspension has been lowered for a mean, Hot Rod look
We’re informed that the exhaust is a straight-pipe system and so is magnificently loud
The vendor tells us that the truck drives well, is very fast, very loud and draws admiring looks and comments wherever it goes
Summary
Not for the faint of heart or those of a shy disposition, this ‘big block’ Hot Rod Pickup is, in our opinion, a perfect slice of historic Americana. Ideal for shows, sunny weekend drives or, for the truly dedicated, even as a daily driver, one thing is for certain – not much else will get as much attention as this.
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1950 Ford F100 Pickup Hot Rod - 460ci V8
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