1950 Ford F-1 Pickup

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In the competitive post-war truck market, Ford’s all-new look emerged as a strong contender against GM’s Advanced Design trucks. More than just a fresh design, it marked the beginning of a legendary nameplate — the F-Series — that continues to define Ford’s truck lineup today.

Debuting in early 1948, Ford’s new pickup range started with the F-1 half-ton. While built on a robust ladder frame wearing an I-beam front axle and leaf spring suspension, Ford invested heavily into improving comfort and usability as well. The wider and taller “Million Dollar Cab” was designed to feel more like a living room than a work truck, and featured a redesigned seat, a high-visibility window, and a host of options to keep occupants comfortable.

By 1950, the F-1 had further evolved with even more interior comfort, a sleek one-piece windshield, and a sturdier grille design that added both style and strength. And buyers could still choose between dependable inline-six or flathead V8 engine options.

This 1950 F-1’s owner started a rebuild project, then handed it off to the pros at SugarCreek. The team logged 1,300 labor hours during a frame-off restoration that wrapped up in 2020, resulting in the incredible truck that you see here.

Highlights 

• Stunning example of a frame-off restored F-1 pickup 

• 226 cu-in Ford inline six cylinder 

• Three-speed manual transmission 

• Refinished in (Valspar 0X1) Desire Red Pearl Metallic with Rich Leather-Saloon 2 Whiskey leather interior 

• Wood-lined bed with aluminum bed strips 

• Modernized with upgraded cooling and electrical systems 

Features 

• 16-inch wheels wearing 6.50-16 Power King tires 

• Four-wheel drum brakes 

• New radiator and electric fan 

• 100-mph speedometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1950 Ford F-1 presents as a finely restored example and is said to be free from any major imperfections 

Included 

• Keys 

• Receipts 

• Car cover 

Ownership History

The seller of this 1950 Ford F-1 has owned it since 2016.

The consignor states, “Frame-off restoration started by the current owner and finished by SugarCreek in 2020. Restoration has 1,300 labor hours, and photos were taken documenting the process. The current owner also has a large file of receipts as well. The owner has not driven the truck very much, and it has been in storage. The truck is in excellent mechanical running and driving order.”

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@hagerty.com