1966 Ford F-100 Is One Simple, Gorgeous Cruiser
This nicely restored beauty proves you don’t have to spend $100k to turn make a ’60s Ford truck cool.
These days, people can (and do) turn the blank canvases that are 1960s Ford trucks into just about anything. From low riders to pro street drag racers to mud boggers, these trucks run the gamut of customization. They’re extremely versatile rides, incredibly simple and easy to work on, and well supported by the aftermarket. But even though you can turn a ’60s Ford into a wild custom, do you really need to? Why not just keep it simple and have a cool cruiser like this 1966 Ford F-100?
We spotted the classic beauty over at The Collector Car Network, where it stands out for what it isn’t. It isn’t some kind of show pony, nor is it a $100,000 build. It doesn’t have a modern, fuel-injected engine under the hood or some fancy, newfangled suspension underneath. You won’t find digital gauges, custom leather, or billet aluminum trim inside, either. So what makes this 1966 Ford F-100 so special, you might ask?
Well, all of that, for starters. We oftentimes get so enamored with highly modified rides that we forget that ’60s Ford trucks are pretty darn cool as is. This one sports little more than a beautiful paint job and some later-model F-150 wheels. And yet, that’s all it needs to look great. The interior is every bit as beautiful without any modifications other than a total restoration.
The original 352 V8 isn’t going to win you any drag races, but it does produce plenty of power. Not to mention a nice rumble from the added dual exhaust. Things like power brakes, power steering, and air conditioning used to be options on vehicles, but they’re all present here. And that’s pretty much it. But admit it – you’d cruise the heck out of this beauty, wouldn’t you?
