1956 Ford F-100 "big Window" Pickup on 2040-cars
Fresno, California, United States
Engine:None
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Mileage: 100,000
Make: Ford
Exterior Color: Blue
Model: F-100
Interior Color: Brown
Trim: Custom Cab
Drive Type: 2 wheel drive
"RARE" 1956 Ford F-100 Shortbed "Big Window" project pickup. BID TO OWN! Serious bidders only! No engine or transmission. Has very good body panels and super nice grille and running boards. I have all the rear, windsheild and door stainless sets plus original back glass and windsheild. Has been set up for one piece door glass (not included). Cab has had front edge of doors and cab rounded (see pics) frenched antennea and filled in vent door opening. Truck was taken down to bare frame and frame was cleaned and painted black and all brakes rebuilt. Has pylwood bedwood with stock bed strips. Has stock seat with tracks (needs recovering). Has very nice stock chrome grille and powder coated front bumper. Truck will require finish body work and wiring & interior. Great platform to complete a real nice 56 "Big WIndow" F-100. Hard to find a 56 BW in this condition. Has clear Title and matching VIN Tag! Some spare parts go with truck (see pics). I reserve the right to end this auction early as the truck is for sale locally. For more info call Al at (559) 916-4604. Truck is located in Fresno, CA
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$1.8 million is spent each year to maintain GM's fleet of 600 production and concept cars.
When at least two of the Detroit Three were on the verge of death a few years back, one of the tough questions that was asked of Ford, General Motors and Chrysler execs - outside of why execs were still taking private planes to meetings - was why each company maintained huge archives of old production and concept vehicles. GM, for example, had an 1,100-vehicle collection when talk of a federal bailout began.
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Refresh your memories with the details of the car, in the press releases below. And if you head out to the Chicago Auto Show this year, don't forget to drop by the Ford stand to have a look.
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