Ford f-100 Truck Old Picture (Particular Model)


Ford held a strong share of the new truck market in the mid-Fifties when they produced this truck. Its styling was clearly recognizable right across the range to the famous F-100 pickup. This particular model has a considerably greater payload than the smaller F-100 and is of a cabover design.

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