This 1948 Ford F1 Pickup spent 30-years parked in a Minneapolis garage before the current owner brought it out into the light of day and revived it. There is some work to be done before it is ready to hit the road again, but its solid condition suggests that it would be well worth the effort. It is currently sitting in Roberts, Wisconsin, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has now reached $5,654, but the reserve hasn’t been met.

The Pickup is essentially solid, but it does have some rust that will need to be addressed at some point. The worst areas are a small area in the cab floor just behind the front cab mount. There is also some rust where the rear fenders meet the bed, as well as a few other spots. The rest of the vehicle does look strong, with no real problems. All of the external trim and badges are still present, as are the original hubcaps. One item that may consume a few dollars is the glass because it looks like the windshield and door glass on both sides will require replacement.

The interior of the Ford is quite presentable, and it could be used as it is. The seat has had a new cover fitted at some point, and the wheel obviously isn’t original. The rest of it looks to be nicely preserved, with little to do to have it looking good. It looks like the Ford is fitted with a heater, and as it hasn’t been bypassed, it should make life a bit more pleasant on those colder days.

The owner says that the engine is the original 239ci flathead, backed by a 3-speed manual transmission. There are some pretty obvious updates visible here, with the engine wearing Edelbrock heads, while a 12-volt alternator, along with a new starter and solenoid have also been fitted. This is where the majority of the work that I referred to is going to need to be carried out before the Ford is road ready. The fuel tank is said to be quite rusty, but the owner is including a good replacement, along with a sender unit. The Pickup will also require a complete rewire, as it has only been patched together to get the engine to run. The Ford runs and drives, but it will also need work on the brakes, along with some decent tires to replace the old ones that are currently fitted.

This 1948 Ford F1 is a vehicle that will offer the next owner a world of possibilities. There is no doubt that it could be restored to its original condition, and if this was done well, it would be worth a pretty reasonable amount of money. It could also be left in its current mechanical configuration, made roadworthy, and enjoyed exactly as it stands. It would also make a pretty good candidate for a custom or rat rod project, as it already has a great look to it. If you bought it, what would you do?