F1

Rod or Run As Is? 1949 Ford F1 Pickup

Ford likely had no idea that its 1948 introduction of the “Bonus Built” F-series pickup would spark the multi-decade development of one of the most popular vehicles in automotive history. The company did spend $1 million on the cab’s… more»

BF Auction: 1952 Ford F1 Ratrod

I have been involved in the classic scene for decades, but I regret that I spent too many years failing to understand or appreciate Ratrods. My attitude has changed as I realize that what makes these classics unique is… more»

Perfect Project: 1950 Ford F1 Pickup

If you asked ten people, you would undoubtedly receive ten different answers if they were tasked with defining the perfect project. That is because each will view the term “perfect” differently, depending on their tastes and goals with a… more»

Wooden Bumper Guard! 1951 Ford F1

Ford has dominated the pickup truck scene for much of the past 70 years, and here’s where it all began the first generation of the F-Series, which was built from 1948 to 1952. This one is a 1951 half-ton… more»

Barn Find 1951 Ford F1!

The ad for this 1951 Ford F1 says that it has been stored in a barn for decades. You can tell this truck worked pretty hard during its life and it will need a dedicated new owner to get… more»

1-of-1: 1995 McLaren F1

Automotive records are made to be broken, although some, it would seem, may live forever. Gordon Murray conceived the McLaren F1 to be the best and fastest Supercar ever created, and while faster production cars have since emerged, the… more»

1948 Ford F1 Hot Rod Project!

If you’ve been looking for an awesome rat rod/hot rod project, this one might be the ticket! It is a 1948 Ford F1 that is mounted on a rolling chassis with the engine and transmission mocked in place. It… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1949 Ford F-1 Flatbed Pickup

We see quite a number of classic pickups coming across our desks here at Barn Finds, but super clean examples like this 1949 Ford F-1 are a rare treat. This is a vehicle that is in extremely impressive condition… more»

Running Flathead: 1950 Ford F-47 Pickup

The “F-47” badges that this 1950 Ford Pickup wears signify that this is a vehicle that wasn’t produced in the USA but rolled off Ford’s production line in Canada. It is identical to the American F1 Pickup in every… more»

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