Patina truck with factory 4x4! Great look, original "Fridge" body style stepside

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This 1959 Ford F100 Pickup is a rare and honest piece of American truck history, equipped with highly desirable factory 4x4 and a rugged, no-nonsense character that reflects its working past. Originally commissioned as a South Dakota Forestry truck, it still proudly wears an incredible, truly authentic patina that simply cannot be replicated—telling a story of decades of real use and preservation.

Powered by the dependable 223 cubic inch “Mileage Maker” inline 6-cylinder engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission featuring a granny low first gear, this truck delivers the kind of torque and simplicity that made these classics legendary. It fires right up and settles into a smooth, steady idle—running like a sewing machine.

The exterior is both functional and striking, featuring a factory grille guard, an 8-foot stepside bed, and a classic side-mounted spare tire setup that enhances its vintage utility appeal. Inside, the cab remains true to its roots with a factory AM radio, heater, and a freshly upholstered brown vinyl bench seat with new seat springs for improved comfort.

Mechanically, the truck has received extensive recent service to ensure it's ready to be enjoyed. Updates include new tires, new brakes, new brake master cylinders, a new clutch master cylinder, new shocks, new spark plugs, a new fuel pump, a rebuilt Holley carburetor, and a full tune-up.

This F100 is not a restored showpiece—it's something better: an authentic, well-preserved survivor with the right upgrades to make it reliable while maintaining its original soul. Whether you're looking for a vintage workhorse, a weekend cruiser, or a standout patina truck, this one checks all the boxes.

This vehicle is available to view by appointment only in our Tampa Showroom. Please call the office at (941) 845-4461 to make an appointment. For additional information on this and our other classic and collectible cars for sale, please visit www.Survivor-Cars.com. For assistance, please call or text the office at 941-845-4461, or email us at info@Survivor-Cars.com. If you are unable to come view the vehicle for yourself, we highly recommend you send in a third-party inspector on your behalf. We are located between Tampa and Sarasota. We are 90 minutes from Orlando and Fort Myers. *Potential purchaser understands it is their responsibility to verify condition and accuracy of information when purchasing from Survivor Classic Cars. It is the sole responsibility of the potential purchaser to inspect the vehicle, or have a third-party inspection performed on the vehicle before purchasing. The potential purchaser is relying solely on their own knowledge and judgement about any vehicle purchased.