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Car and Driver
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
1971 Ford F-100 Pickup Is Today's Pick on Bring a Trailer
The fifth-generation F-series ran from the 1967 to 1972 model years. This was from the era when the F-series was a real working pickup, long before it became America's favorite means of personal transport. This truck is nicely presented, looking just as it did back in the day. By the end of the 1970s, the Ford F-Series was the best-selling truck in America. A couple of years later, it was the best-selling vehicle, a title it has retained for more than four decades. But lets wind the clock back to the beginning of the 1970s, when the F-Series was just a truck, but a charming one. Bring a Trailer This 1971 F-100 Sport Custom is up for sale on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos). It's so square-jawed handsome it could take over the lead role on Yellowstone now that Kevin Costner has bowed out. It's a time capsule in a cowboy hat, what with it's Boxwood Green over Seafoam Green two-tone paint and its steel wheels with hub caps. (Extra points to the seller for resisting the urge to go the restomod route with a lift kit and oversized wheels and tires.) This good ol' Ford was sold new in Oregon City in (you guessed it) Oregon. Situated just south of Portland, Oregon City marks the end of the Oregon Trail, and is filled with folks whose ancestors successfully dodged dysentery and took up forestry and farming. Bring a Trailer A '71 F-100 would have been a lot nicer ride down the Oregon Trail than a Conestoga wagon (lack of gas stations notwithstanding) but it's a pretty basic truck by modern standards. The Sport Custom was a mid-tier grade, with a rubber floor covering and a simple bench seat. This example's luxuries are limited to a three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, and an aftermarket cassette player. You're gonna want to get some Conway Twitty tapes for that. Bring a Trailer Under the hood is a 360-cubic-inch V-8, and much recent mechanical servicing has been done, including replacing the water pump, the fuel pump, drive belts, the battery, and some gaskets. Elsewhere in the truck, the shocks have been replaced, and the braking system gone through with new parts. It should drive as honest as it looks. At 54 years old, this F-100 has earned a quiet retirement, but there is a spray-in bedliner, so it could earn its keep around the house hauling mulch or supplies for weekend DIY projects. The auction ends on June 6. Brendan McAleer Contributing Editor Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and photographer based in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He grew up splitting his knuckles on British automobiles, came of age in the golden era of Japanese sport-compact performance, and began writing about cars and people in 2008. His particular interest is the intersection between humanity and machinery, whether it is the racing career of Walter Cronkite or Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki's half-century obsession with the Citroën 2CV. He has taught both of his young daughters how to shift a manual transmission and is grateful for the excuse they provide to be perpetually buying Hot Wheels. Read full bio
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Frustrated Man Drops Six Figures On Incomplete 1967 Ford F100 Restoration
Read the full story on The Auto Wire It's a tale we see told over and over all the time: someone pays for a professional vehicle restoration, but years and tens of thousands of dollars later it's still not done. A father in Oklahoma turned to his local investigative reporter after he spent over $100,000 to restore a classic 1967 Ford F100 for his son's birthday, yet after two years it's still not father wanted to give his then 14-year-old son what he always wanted for this birthday when he turns 16: a classic Ford pickup. They found the right truck, bought it, then took it to a local shop that does restorations. While the shop set out expectations on the timetable for completion, the father figured it would take a little longer. Instead, it's taken a ridiculous amount of time and the Ford still isn't even running. Talking with KFOR, the man said he was told all kinds of excuses about why the 1967 Ford F100 wasn't finished. One was the shop had trouble sourcing parts, which seems ridiculous since it's not exactly a rare vehicle. With the truck in the shop's possession, the father kept getting invoices for work supposedly done. That was adding up and when the guy didn't want to keep paying, he says the shop owner threatened to have the truck Title 42'd, allowing the shop to take legal ownership of the vehicle. In other words, they guy felt he was stuck and being coerced into spending a ton of money for nothing. That would be enough to make our blood boil, but we see this exact scenario play out all the time, all over the country, and it's infuriating. Sadly, shops get away with this kind of behavior because customers feel intimidated and helpless. Most don't know what kind of recourse they have at their disposal. We recommend talking to a local attorney if you're facing this kind of situation. This guy turned to an investigative reporter who fortunately took up his cause. After all, what kind of work on a '67 Ford F100 costs $115,000? It's not like they did a restomod with a Hellcat engine, new chassis, performance suspension, etc. When the investigative reporter called the shop owner and asked about the long timeframe and astronomical cost, the owner tried to play it all off as standard for the industry. Then he played victim, saying the father was trying to turn things around on a minority female-owned shop (the guy's wife, who is a Colombian immigrant, apparently owns the shop). Be careful where you get restoration work done and have everything spelled out in writing before you hand over the keys. Also, if a shop starts doing things you don't like, rather than ride it out you might want to consider taking your vehicle back, then find someone else. Image via KFOR/YouTube Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
1956 Ford F100 Street Rod Packs Supercharged Coyote From Premier Auction
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious A beautifully modified 1956 Ford F100 street rod is set to turn heads as it hits the auction block, blending classic truck aesthetics with cutting-edge performance and luxury. This fully customized pickup is powered by a third-generation Coyote V8 engine paired with a Roush supercharger, cranking out an impressive 575 horsepower. Backing the high-output powertrain is a 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth shifts and modern drivability. The truck rides on a fully boxed-in frame with an air ride suspension, Mustang II independent front suspension, and a four-link rear setup with a swayback bar. Two-inch drop spindles and NASCAR-style sway bars further enhance handling, while drilled power disc brakes provide confident stopping power. The exterior showcases a striking red paint job over a meticulously crafted body featuring a tilt-forward hood, shaved door handles with remote poppers, and the highly desirable big back window. Custom underglow lighting adds a dramatic touch, making the truck stand out even more at night. Inside, the F100 offers a refined two-tone black custom interior with modern conveniences, including Vintage Air conditioning, Dakota Digital gauges, and a Bluetooth radio with a subwoofer and amplifier system. A tilt steering column and power windows enhance comfort and usability, making this classic truck as enjoyable to drive as it is to admire. Rolling on staggered wheels—245/40/18s in the front and 295/40/20s in the rear—the truck is anchored by a Ford 8.8-inch rear end with 3.73 gears, ensuring strong acceleration and cruising capability. This show-ready 1956 Ford F100 merges vintage charm with contemporary performance, making it an ultimate street rod for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This awesome truck is selling at Premier Auction Group's Gulf Coast Classic in March 14th & 15th. To see more vehicles for sale, register to bid or consign your vehicle for sale at this auction please visit Premier Auction Groups website.
