Photo: ClassicCars
Back in the late 1940s and early 50s, Ford’s F-Series trucks were simply called F-1, F-2, F-3, and so on, based on capacity. Once the second-generation F-Series launched in 1953, the Blue Oval expanded those monikers to include two extra figures, with the F-2 and F-3 morphing into the F-250, while the F-4 became the F-350.
Fun story, the F-1 earned the name F-100 partly because of the F-100 Super Sabre plane and its popularity during that era. It was the United States Air Force’s first-ever jet capable of supersonic speeds.
Of course, not a lot of parallels can be drawn between a bare-knuckle utilitarian pickup from the 1950s and a supersonic jet. Still, if we fast-forward to 2021, well, people have definitely gotten more adept at making those old pickups pull like crazy in a straight line.
Case in point, this 1955 Ford F-100, currently on sale in Carrollton, Texas. According to its ClassicCars ad, the truck was rebuilt from the ground up as a bona fide restomod, which took more than 12 months to accomplish.
The exterior looks very clean, and that Satin Powder paint is delightfully inconspicuous. It almost screams “sleeper,” and we have no doubt that if prepped properly, this thing could put on a great show at the drag strip.
Under that long hood is a Gen 2 Coyote V8 unit, which should be good for at least 435 hp (441 PS) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque. There’s no way a modern-day F-150 Raptor could keep up, despite having similar power and torque outputs. The Raptor would be hauling around an extra 2,200 lbs (1.1 tons) or so because of its sheer size.
Other noteworthy mods on this F-100 include the 6R80 gearbox, Lokar 6R80 shifter, coil-over rear shocks, Mustang II front suspension with QA1 coil overs, Ford Racing control pack, power steering, a stainless exhaust system, and 4-piston disc brakes, just to count a few. The interior meanwhile features a vintage bench seat, Dakota Digital gauges, A/C, new door panels, and LED lighting.
This is certainly a beautiful truck, not to mention a very fast one. However, is it really worth as much as two 2020 Shelby GT500 Mustangs put together? Only to the "right" buyer, probably.
Of course, not a lot of parallels can be drawn between a bare-knuckle utilitarian pickup from the 1950s and a supersonic jet. Still, if we fast-forward to 2021, well, people have definitely gotten more adept at making those old pickups pull like crazy in a straight line.
Case in point, this 1955 Ford F-100, currently on sale in Carrollton, Texas. According to its ClassicCars ad, the truck was rebuilt from the ground up as a bona fide restomod, which took more than 12 months to accomplish.
The exterior looks very clean, and that Satin Powder paint is delightfully inconspicuous. It almost screams “sleeper,” and we have no doubt that if prepped properly, this thing could put on a great show at the drag strip.
Under that long hood is a Gen 2 Coyote V8 unit, which should be good for at least 435 hp (441 PS) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque. There’s no way a modern-day F-150 Raptor could keep up, despite having similar power and torque outputs. The Raptor would be hauling around an extra 2,200 lbs (1.1 tons) or so because of its sheer size.
Other noteworthy mods on this F-100 include the 6R80 gearbox, Lokar 6R80 shifter, coil-over rear shocks, Mustang II front suspension with QA1 coil overs, Ford Racing control pack, power steering, a stainless exhaust system, and 4-piston disc brakes, just to count a few. The interior meanwhile features a vintage bench seat, Dakota Digital gauges, A/C, new door panels, and LED lighting.
This is certainly a beautiful truck, not to mention a very fast one. However, is it really worth as much as two 2020 Shelby GT500 Mustangs put together? Only to the "right" buyer, probably.
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