1972 | Ford F-100

Lot details

Year: 1972
Make: Ford
Model: F100 Pick-up
Registration: KGV 125K
Chassis No: F10GEM63112
Odometer: 49,500

The F100 Unibody was part of Ford's fourth generation of the F-Series which, both lower and wider than the previous generation and returning to two headlights, marked several design changes for the F-Series. Originally intended as the successor for the Styleside, Ford developed an all-new configuration; dubbed the 'integrated pickup', Ford welded the cab and body together before their placement on the frame, making the pick-up more similar to a body-on-frame car, such as the Ranchero, than a traditional unitized assembly. It quickly became known as the 'Unibody”. The company saw the market for pick-up truck buyers expanding from farmers and tradesmen to include suburbanites who needed more versatility than what a station wagon could offer. Those buyers demanded the slickness of post-Atomic Age industrial design, with a carlike ride and refined interior. Despite Ford's initial confidence, the Unibody proved to be too far ahead of its time and by late 1963 Ford reverted entirely to the traditional separate cab and bed design for the Styleside bed. Their foresight however was not wasted and the unibody trucks have since shown to be profoundly influential.

This left hand drive example is presented in gleaming blue with black interior. It is powered by a five litre V8 mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. The history file contains various bills and invoices from 2004 to 2025 and MoT test certificates from 2006 to 2025. This Pick-up has historic status and looks wonderful in its present colour combination. With a powerful V8 and its ability to be used for many domestic or commercial uses and priced is realistically, this would be a fun addition to any collection or just simply used on the road. Consigned by James Good.