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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  Warbirds & Wheels
• Sale Date:
  30 Mar 2014 ~ 1pm (NZ time)
• Lot #:
  22
• Lot Description:
  1949 Ford F1 Bonus Pick Up
• Notes:
  BLACK GRACE A rare example of an iconic piece of 20th century industrial design. New Zealand new in 1948 this F1 Bonus Pick Up is one of the first to have been dispatched by the factory as it sports an end of line 59A engine – which in some people’s minds proved to be a superior motor compared to the 8BA which tended to crack casings. In fine working order the 1949 F1 comes with the original F1 ownership paper and its first warrant of fitness slip circa 1948/9. On the basis of the mileages recorded at each change of ownership it would appear that the mileage on the odometer, 66xxx miles is all it has travelled since new.....an extraordinarily low figure for a 1948 vehicle. This vehicle is presented in extremely original condition with the only obvious change being the fitment of 600R16 radial tyres (originally being fitted with 600x16 Cross plies) It has been in the current ownership for approx. the last 17 years. Fords involvement in WWII had accelerated fundamental engineering principles in terms of front durability. By 1948 the domestic demand for utilitarian transport was peaking as a new wave of economic activity headed into the prosperous 1950s. In many ways the Ford F series encapsulated this transition. Offering no less that eight levels of truck Fords legendary F series kicked off in 1948. The F1 1/2 ton pick up was certainly the most popular and accessible. Ford's legendary F-Series began in January of 1948, with eight levels of trucks: F-1 for half-ton pickup, F-2 for three-quarter ton, up to the F-7 and F-8 heavy-duty trucks. Base engine was a 226-cid flathead six-cylinder producing 95-horsepower. Optional was Ford's infamous flathead V8, displacing 239-cid and making 100-horsepower. A floor-shifted three-speed transmission was standard on the half-ton trucks, with a four-speed standard on bigger trucks, and optional on the half-tons. Aside from drivetrain and 114" wheelbase, Ford's new 'Bonus-Built' trucks were completely different from the car-based trucks they replaced. All-new front sheetmetal featured integrated headlights, a one-piece windshield increased visibility, and the cabs were now wider, longer, and taller. Increased interior dimensions started with a seven-inch stretch in cab width, and by positioning the door hinges three inches farther forward, easier entry was obtained. The steering wheel was more horizontal and mounted closer to the driver, and a three-person bench seat moved back and forward on roller bearings. To help isolate frame flex, rubber mounts were used between cab and frame. The F1 models also had a 6-1/2 foot cargo box with an all-steel floor, giving 45-cubic-feet of load space. On the back of all trucks was a single-side taillight. Second year F-series trucks (1949 Ford F1) received only minor changes. Starting late in 1948, the five chrome grille-bars were painted silver. Wheel rims, painted-black last year, were now painted to match the body color.
• Estimate:
  NZ$30,000 - 40,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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