1949 Ford F-1 Pickup

By on in American August 2016 issue

  • Flathead V8 engine with modern upgrades
  • Floor-shift manual transmission
  • Mild custom with bucket seats
  • Dash and gauges period-correct
  • Ford step plates
  • Chromed bumpers
  • Beautiful finish
  • Radio
The brilliant blue paint immediately draws your attention to this restored and mildly customized 1949 Ford pickup. The interior features complementary blue cloth bucket seats in an otherwise seemingly ...

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Carl has been writing for SCM for 19 years. His first article appeared in the February 1997 issue, and at least one of his articles has appeared in every issue since. When he’s not writing, he serves as a National Director for the Classic Car Club of America and tends to his extensive collection of automobilia. He has been a judge at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for the past 20 years, and he also judges at Amelia Island and other major concours. An extensive number of collector cars have passed through his garage, and a 1947 Cadillac 62 Series convertible and a 1968 Intermeccanica Italia are current residents.

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