Highlights: – 5.8-litre V8 engine, petrol, automatic transmission – Hot rod show truck with exposed engine and side-exit exhaust pipes – Air suspension (Airride) and electrically operated doors, according to the seller – Raw matte black finish with hand-painted pinstriping, whitewall tyres on red wheels – Belgian registration certificate, but not intended for the public road, according to the seller The private seller offers for sale this 1959 Ford F-100 Hot Rod, powered by a 5.8-litre V8 engine, paired with an automatic transmission. This is a custom-built hot rod show truck, with an open engine bay, a long pickup bed and the unmistakably raw look of the traditional rat rod scene. The Ford F-Series pickup, launched in 1948, quickly became America’s best-selling truck and a favourite starting point for builders of custom cars. Its strong ladder frame, simple styling and generous proportions make it ideal for hot rod and rat rod projects, and examples like this one show how far creative builders can take the formula. The 5.8-litre (351 cubic inch) Ford V8 used here is a well-known powerplant in the Ford family, and it is mated to an automatic gearbox. The seller describes this build as a showcar with raw details. The body is finished in matte black with red pinstriping around the cab, and the truck rides on wide whitewall tyres on red-painted wheels. The suspension uses air springs (Airride), which allows the truck to be set down low when parked, and the seller mentions electrically operated doors. The engine is visible at the front, with a set of exhaust pipes running along the side of the cab, while the cargo bed carries a tubular framework with the rear suspension components in view. The seller states that the truck has a Belgian registration certificate, but is not intended for use on the public road. It would suit a collector looking for a striking show piece, or a builder who wants to continue the project. Condition of the bodywork & paint 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. 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 Belgian registration. The chassis number is F41J9G29874. 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