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The modern Ford F-150 Raptor is cool and all, but let's face it, nothing beats a modded early-generation F-Series. And this hot-rodded F-100 from 1955 is the perfect proof.
Granted, F-Series trucks from the old days aren't as practical as the modern F-150. Notably smaller than the newer Ford trucks, they had smaller beds and inferior hauling and towing capacity. But they look insanely cool and they're perfect hot-rod platforms alongside two-door Ford coupes of the 1930s.
The 1955 F-100 we're looking at here is not your typical hot-rod with the engine sticking out of the hood and a chopped-off roof. But it rides really close to the ground, to the point where most of the upper sections of the wheels are hidden under the fender flares, and that's a traditional hot-rot feat.
But where are the flames? Well, this slammed truck retains its classic looks thanks to a turquoise blue. It's probably not original, but it's close to the pastel hues that Ford offered back in the day. The paint works well with the chrome bumpers and the matte, aluminum-look finish of the front grille.
What's under the hood, you ask? This truck draws juice from a Y-block V8. It's one of Ford's most famous overhead valve V8, produced in various forms from 1954 to 1964, with displacements ranging from 3.9 to 5.1 liters. This F-100 features the smaller 3.9-liter Y-block, which was offered in the truck only in 1954 and 1955. It's not the largest or most powerful option for this truck, but it's plenty powerful at 130 horsepower.
Of course, you can argue that a hot-rod needs a beefed-up engine, but it's not necessarily true. A slammed F-100 that retains its classic appearance is a great way to get the best of two worlds. If you're a sucker for mildly hot-rodded classics that can still be registered as vintage vehicles, than this is a solid option.
And if you actually want to own one of these, this F-100 is listed for auction by Classic Car Auctions and it's estimated to fetch £20,000 to £25,000 plus a buyer's premium of 13.2 percent. That's around $27,900 to $35,900 at the current exchange rates.
The 1955 F-100 we're looking at here is not your typical hot-rod with the engine sticking out of the hood and a chopped-off roof. But it rides really close to the ground, to the point where most of the upper sections of the wheels are hidden under the fender flares, and that's a traditional hot-rot feat.
But where are the flames? Well, this slammed truck retains its classic looks thanks to a turquoise blue. It's probably not original, but it's close to the pastel hues that Ford offered back in the day. The paint works well with the chrome bumpers and the matte, aluminum-look finish of the front grille.
What's under the hood, you ask? This truck draws juice from a Y-block V8. It's one of Ford's most famous overhead valve V8, produced in various forms from 1954 to 1964, with displacements ranging from 3.9 to 5.1 liters. This F-100 features the smaller 3.9-liter Y-block, which was offered in the truck only in 1954 and 1955. It's not the largest or most powerful option for this truck, but it's plenty powerful at 130 horsepower.
Of course, you can argue that a hot-rod needs a beefed-up engine, but it's not necessarily true. A slammed F-100 that retains its classic appearance is a great way to get the best of two worlds. If you're a sucker for mildly hot-rodded classics that can still be registered as vintage vehicles, than this is a solid option.
And if you actually want to own one of these, this F-100 is listed for auction by Classic Car Auctions and it's estimated to fetch £20,000 to £25,000 plus a buyer's premium of 13.2 percent. That's around $27,900 to $35,900 at the current exchange rates.
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