Florida Car Fest Says Adios with Plenty of Classic Ford Trucks

You had granddaddies of the hot rod truck movement like a stunning 1929 roadster pickup sporting a Stromberg-carbed flathead. There was a very yellow first-gen Bronco with 289 power. Modern customs like a wild 1954 F-100 panel truck with crazy graphics and a custom interior were well represented. Heck, there were even cool rides like a 1952 F-1 that looks 100% stock, yet packs a 428 under the hood.

From stock to a real racer with massive twin-turbo huffers, there was something for every fan of Ford trucks. Sadly, 2018 marked the last year for the event. NPD cites a number of reasons for ending the gathering, including a shrinking interest in car shows in general, which is hard to believe considering a whopping 2,000-plus rides showed up this year. But this sad ending does make an important point. If you haven’t been to a car show in a while, round up your kids and get out there!

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

You can follow along with his builds and various automotive shenanigans on Instagram: @bfoote.