1957 Ford F100 'Modified' Van (RHD)

Description

Ford's classic F-series pickup underwent a major restyle in 1957, with fresh, squared-off lines doing away with the previous model's pontoon-type front fenders and running boards. The new look was both wider and lower than before and was hailed in Ford's sale literature as being ?A completely new concept in Pickup Design with a functional purpose?. Although the traditional Flareside bed (with wooden floorboards) was still available, Ford's big news was the all-steel Styleside, with greater load area and the F-series was sold with one of two wheelbase lengths, measuring either 110-inches or 118-inches. The suspension was markedly improved, with fewer leaves and longer, wider springs and the ride was far more comfortable as a result. In addition to the cab/chassis and various pickup combinations, the F-100 was also sold in two Panel versions, Standard and Deluxe with no less than 158 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The F-100 buyer had a choice of two engines, either the 223-cid six-cylinder or the optional 272-cid V8, along with a number of transmission options. The F-series pickup is an American icon and has, for many years now, been the best selling vehicle in that country. The F-100 has transcended its original design brief as a tough workhorse and become a vehicle for all seasons, with classic 1950s examples now proving very collectible.