1956 Ford F-350 Flatbed Dually

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The second generation of Ford’s successful F-Series pickup became available for the 1953 model year with an updated chassis, improved engines, and new “driverized” cabs. Features of these redesigned driver-engineered interiors included improved control locations, sound deadening in the doors, and a wider bench seat to fit three comfortably. But more momentous that year was the introduction of Ford’s first modern overhead valve V8, the “Y-block,” which finally replaced the long-running Ford “flathead” V8. The only significant revision of the second generation F-Series arrived in 1956 and centered around a wrap-around windshield, new doors, and a redesigned dashboard, making them the most unique and collectible of their generation. Among the first post-war pickups to gain collector status, the second generation of Ford’s F-Series trucks have long been candidates for engine swaps and custom builds, making honest examples like this increasingly rare today.

Highlights  

• Finished in black with a gray cloth bench seat and red vinyl door panels 

• Powered by a 383 cu-in “stroker” V8  

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Equipped with a metal flatbed, a headache rack, and a dually rear axle 

• Air conditioning 

• The spark plugs, alternator belt, and wiper blades were replaced in December 2022 

• This F-350 Flatbed is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 87,800 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown   

Features 

• Bird mascot 

• Chrome grille 

• Chrome front bumper and brush guard 

• Running boards 

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors 

• Cab clearance lights 

• Dual roof-mounted truck horn 

• Fog lights 

• Under-bed toolbox  

• Rear mud flaps  

• Ball hitch 

• Manually operated windows 

• Overlapping dual windshield wipers 

• Three-spoke steering wheel 

• Vent windows 

• Dual sun visors  

• JVC stereo 

• Dash-mounted cup holders 

• Glove compartment 

Known Imperfections  

• Areas of rust and scratches throughout the exterior, as pictured 

• Patinated engine bay 

• Headliner is detached in some areas 

• Aftermarket stereo is inoperative 

Included  

• Owner’s manual 

Ownership History

The consignor acquired this F-350 Flatbed in 2019 out of Salado, Texas.

Additional Notes

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.