Highlights: – 3.9-litre V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission – Original engine block, according to the seller – Flatbed body with red wooden side boards – Two-tone blue and black paintwork with chrome grille The private seller offers for sale this 1955 Ford F-250 Flatbed, powered by a 3.9-litre V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. With its blue cab, black front wings and red-painted wooden load bed, this classic American pickup has a cheerful, hard-working character that is hard to resist. The second-generation Ford F-Series, introduced in 1953 and often called the “Effie”, brought a new level of style to the American working truck. Its wide grille with integrated lights, the sculpted hood and the curved windscreen gave it a shape that is still admired today, and the larger F-250 was aimed at customers who needed greater payload capacity from their half-ton pickup. The F-Series of these years was one of the first Ford trucks to be offered with a modern overhead-valve V8 engine, giving it drivetrain options that were advanced for its time. According to the seller, this F-250 still has its original engine block, and it comes with a US title together with Dutch import documents. The flatbed is fitted with red slatted wooden side boards and carries a tarpaulin in the photos, while the cab has a grey bench seat and a simple painted dashboard with a large steering wheel. The paintwork shows signs of age and use, which gives the truck an authentic patina. Whether used as a classic daily driver, a promotional vehicle or a base for a custom build, a 1950s flatbed Ford offers plenty of character. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Technical condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Overall condition 2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of Antwerp, Belgium. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Dutch registration. The chassis number is F25V5H40843. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more