Cars, Ford

Ford F-100 built in Florida is hiding a slew of modern tricks beneath its beautifully restored skin

  • The Ford F-100 was one of Ford’s longest-serving vehicles
  • First released in 1953, it was the workhorse of the F-Series
  • A custom example has recently been restored – and it’s beautiful

Published on Apr 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara

Last updated on Apr 09, 2025 at 1:44 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

The Ford F-100 pick-up truck was one of the longest-serving vehicles in the history of Ford’s lineup.

First released in 1953 as part of the second-generation F-Series, the truck became a much-beloved workhorse.

Recently, a restored example of the pick-up hit the streets.

And it’s an absolute beauty that has a whole host of party tricks.

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Ford F-100 – America’s workhorse pick-up truck

In 1953, Ford released the second generation of their F-Series pick-up truck range.

The series all came in four numbers, F-1, F-2, F-3, and F-4.

The F-100 would become the half-ton F-1 truck, and would be the lightest entry in the Ford range.

Throughout its 30-year existence, nearly every generation of F-100 truck has undergone drastic style changes.

The second generation of the Ford F-Series saw the introduction of the F-100.
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When the fourth generation came around in 1961, the 4.9-liter, inline-six cylinder engine was introduced.

For a long time, it served as the standard engine option for the pick-up truck.

1975 saw the introduction of the F-150 truck, which would ultimately lead to the demise of the F-100.

The F-100 would see its final year in the US market in 1983, being replaced by the Ranger.

Custom F-100 truck turns heads

In recent days, video of a custom F-100 was released on the internet – and it has been making waves.

The YouTube channel Autotopia LA recently featured a special build on their channel.

Built by Velocity Modern Classics, this 1967 Ford F-100 is a true beauty.

Sporting a beautiful navy-and-cream color scheme, this truck looks better now than it did brand-new.

And trust us, that’s only the beginning – because the fun begins under the hood.

This custom Ford F-100 truck is an absolute stunner.
Autotopia LA/YouTube

Powering this stunner is a 5.0-iter, Gen Three Coyote V8, which is extremely tunable.

That being said, the guys at Velocity kept the engine at 460HP, a move that’s been praised online.

This custom truck also sits on a Roadster Shop chassis, providing excellent handling.

The interior is equally well done, with a touchscreen and leather upholstery.

Velocity’s custom F-100 truck even starts and stops with a conventional key, too.

Overall, we have to say that we applaud Velocity’s work – it’s a truly excellent restoration job.

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Keelin joined the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in February of 2025 and hasn’t looked back.His philosophy of writing from the audience’s POV has worked in his favor, considering that he’s always been a dedicated fan of motorsports, beautiful cars, and the SBMedia brand itself.