This was the pre-runner to the more famous F-series trucks from Ford and over the decades have become a popular platform for customisers.
They’re known as the ‘Jailbar’ thanks to the shape of the distinctive grille.
Typically they would run a flathead V8, although six-cylinder engines were an option.
In a review of the early F-150, we noted: “Prior to 1948, Ford in the US had been producing pick-ups, but they were a modified car chassis with more or less truncated bodywork. But everything changed in 1948 when the first F-truck was released and North Americans were introduced to a new way of life.”
This Jailbar was built as a promotional vehicle and now runs a 350 V8 with two-speed Powerglide transmission.
Located in the ACT, it’s on the market for $85,000.