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1953 Ford F100
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- Title Status:
- Clean
- Location:
- Jupiter, Florida
- Year:
- 1953
- Make:
- Ford
- Model:
- F100
- Color:
- Black
- Engine:
- 239 Flathead V8
- Transmission:
- Manual
- Mileage:
- 45,000 miles
- VIN:
- F10R3U21990
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Description
1953 Ford F100 50th Anniversary Edition
Short Bed | 45,000 Miles | Unrestored, Matching Numbers | 289 Flathead V8 | 3-Speed Manual
A true American icon—unrestored, beautifully preserved, and ready for its next chapter.
Offered for sale is a remarkable 1953 Ford F100 pickup, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ford trucks. This model year marked a major milestone, introducing the now-legendary F-Series “Effie” with updated styling, a wider cab, and improved comfort. This particular example is a short bed, matching-numbers truck showing just 45,000 miles—an unmolested survivor that stands as a testament to classic American craftsmanship.
Under the hood sits the original 239 cubic inch (3.9L) flathead V8, a hallmark of early Ford performance (please confirm engine size; most 1953 F100s used the 239 Flathead V8, not a 289). Paired with the classic 3-speed “on the tree” manual transmission, this F100 delivers a driving experience that’s as authentic as it gets. The truck retains its original 6-volt electrical system, manual steering, and drum brakes—true to its roots.
- All Matching Numbers: Engine, transmission, and chassis remain original to the truck.
- Unrestored Condition: Aside from new glass and a new fuel tank (professionally installed in 2014), the truck is essentially as it left the factory—right down to the bench seat, manual windows, and basic heating system.
- Short Bed: Sought-after for its proportions and classic pickup profile.
- Interior: Simple, utilitarian, and honest. The bench seat offers room for three, and the dash retains its period-correct gauges and switchgear.
This F100 runs and drives beautifully, turning heads and drawing admiration everywhere it goes. The flathead V8 fires up reliably, the column-shift 3-speed offers a nostalgic connection to the road, and the unmodified suspension delivers the kind of ride only a vintage Ford can provide. Whether cruising to shows or running weekend errands, this truck is a joy behind the wheel.
1953 was a landmark year for Ford trucks, with the F100 debuting as part of the second-generation F-Series. The 50th anniversary models featured special badging and commemorative touches, making them especially collectible today.
- Mileage: 45,000 (believed original)
- Recent Updates: New glass and fuel tank (2014)
- Electrical: 6-volt system, as original
- Cosmetic: Honest patina and signs of gentle use, reflecting decades of care and preservation
If you’re looking for an untouched, numbers-matching classic that embodies the spirit of 1950s America, this F100 is the real deal. It’s ready for its next caretaker—whether you want to preserve its originality, enjoy it as-is, or gradually restore it, this truck is a rare find.
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