Highlights
- Previously a mascot/show truck for a US racing team
- Cab, floors, and doors are original Henry Ford steel
- Mustang II front end provides go-cart-like handling
- Imported into the UK in 2014
- Stored in temperature-controlled conditions during the winter months
- Powerful Chevy 350 V8 engine
The Appeal
The 1930s necessitated change, and that change came in the form of the Model B. It was a direct evolution from the Detroit firm's earlier efforts in the commercial space - but what an evolution it was. The new truck was stronger, larger, more durable and more innovative. A double-dropped chassis, an engine-driven fuel pump and a longer wheelbase really characterised the truck's improved stature. They went on to become synonymous with enterprises of all sizes.
This particular 1934 example has been thoughtfully modified without breaking the truck's classic silhouette. A whole host of modifications, in fact - but its appeal doesn't end there. This bright blue truck spent quite some time as a mascot/show truck for a US racing team before being imported to the UK in 2014, and it remains remarkably well kept.
This particular 1934 example has been thoughtfully modified without breaking the truck's classic silhouette. A whole host of modifications, in fact - but its appeal doesn't end there. This bright blue truck spent quite some time as a mascot/show truck for a US racing team before being imported to the UK in 2014, and it remains remarkably well kept.
This pickup truck has been subtly modernised for comfort and driving pleasure while maintaining its vintage appeal. With its striking blue paint job, professional lettering and pinstriping, and the powerful Chevy 350 V8 engine, it delivers both visual impact and exhilarating performance. The current owner has maintained it meticulously, keeping it garaged and in temperature-controlled storage during winter months. This American classic ticks all the boxes!
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1934
- Imported into the UK in 2014
- Previously served as a mascot/show truck for a US racing team
- Purchased by the current owner in March 2024
- Kept garaged throughout current ownership
- Stored in temperature-controlled CG storage during the winter months
- Well-maintained with no expenses spared
- No known faults
- Never broken down or been unreliable
The Condition
- Presents in very good order with a striking blue paint job
- Cab, floors, and doors are original Henry Ford steel
- Pickup bed, running boards, and chassis are all steel
- Professional lettering and pinstriping with some wear on lower parts, giving an old-school look
- Rear bed and box recently re-done with fresh wood
- Bright aluminium diamond plate protecting the running boards
- Fibreglass fenders, hood, and side engine covers
- Rear bed dimensions: 7' long x 4' wide
- Steel diamond plate floor with 1" x 6" wood covering
- Includes a wood toolbox (not shown in photos)
- Wood floor and toolbox can slide out as one piece
- Solid chassis and good condition underside
- Original interior including doors and windows
- Front window opens outwards, providing natural air conditioning
- Cab is very basic and small inside (compared to later trucks)
- Artwork on the dashboard
- Battery cut-off switch under the bench seat
The Mechanics
- 5.7-litre Chevy 350 four bolt main engine
- Turbo 400 3-speed automatic transmission
- Rebuilt Holley 4-barrel carburettor
- Disc brakes on the front
- Leaf springs and drum brakes on the rear
- 32" Lokar shifter
- Shorty headers fitted, giving a deep V8 rumble
- 'Mustang II' front end with independent front suspension
- Rack and pinion steering
- Revotech temperature-controlled cooling fan kit installed
- Brand-new battery recently fitted
- New coil
- Electronic module
- New plugs and wires
- 9" Ford rear axle
- Shocks replaced recently
- The vendor notes that the truck is "an absolute blast to drive"
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