Crossing the auction block Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2023 featured a very unique silver on black F-100 pickup. Despite being 70 years old, this pickup was no slouch: custom built as a Restomod to include a “go” feature to back up its “show” courtesy of a freshly rebuilt big-block 429cid V8 with an Edelbrock Performer RPM 460 have been updated. diadem. A March serpentine drive kit, a Comp cam, an Edelbrock intake, an MSD manifold, and a 750 cfm carburetor were added to the list of performance parts. The body rested on top of the original chassis, but featured reinforced rails and updated independent front suspension, as well as quirky adjustable coilovers for an aggressive, lowered stance.
These F-series pickups remain popular with collectors for their style, with all sorts of modern touches adding to their appeal. In the cab, we found AutoMeter gauges, an Autosound head unit, and an eight-inch Pioneer subwoofer, along with Vintage Air air conditioning for those hot summer days. Finishing off the look are stunning Boyd chrome 18-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels, along with a set of full LED exterior lighting to keep the fun going after the sun goes down.
