Military-Inspired ‘Nighthawk’ F-350 is One Tough Luxury SUV

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Nighthawk Ford F-350

Starting off as an F-350 Lariat, this custom, built-to-order SUV brings European luxury to well-moneyed Ford fans.

Ford Truck Enthusiasts thought we’d seen it all at the 2018 SEMA Show, where the only things not staying in Vegas are all of the outrageous rides from the OEMs and the aftermarket.

And speaking of the aftermarket, if you ever wanted a Ford SUV that gave new meaning to the name “Excursion,” then this custom-built “Nighthawk” is ready to rock your world.

Nighthawk Ford F-350

Designed by Zero to 60 Designs’ own Kenny Pfitzer, the ‘Nighthawk’ is a military-inspired custom luxury SUV built upon the Ford F-350 Lariat. The exterior looks as beastly as any Russian-made luxury military SUV on the market, but with the added benefit of being a real American hero.

Nighthawk Ford F-350

Speaking of Europe, while we weren’t able to peep under the hood to find out what’s driving this custom F-350 SUV, that’s only because we were distracted by the luxurious, European-inspired interior. The lovely tan leather is as warm as the desert sun, and no doubt as comfortable as our favorite chairs.

Nighthawk Ford F-350

Out back, the ‘Nighthawk’ doesn’t forget its roots as an F-350 truck, with enough space in the back to haul away a hefty sum of winnings from a casino or two.

Nighthawk Ford F-350

Though it may be a one-off right now, the ‘Nighthawk’ F-350 custom luxury SUV is available for order right now, with the first units expected to ship to new owners in 2019. We can’t wait to see a whole flock of these Blue Oval birds swoop over the highway.

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Cameron Aubernon's path to automotive journalism began in the early New '10s. Back then, a friend of hers thought she was an independent fashion blogger.

Aubernon wasn't, so she became one, covering fashion in her own way for the next few years.

From there, she's written for: Louisville.com/Louisville Magazine, Insider Louisville, The Voice-Tribune/The Voice, TOPS Louisville, Jeffersontown Magazine, Dispatches Europe, The Truth About Cars, Automotive News, Yahoo Autos, RideApart, Hagerty, and Street Trucks.

Aubernon also served as the editor-in-chief of a short-lived online society publication in Louisville, Kentucky, interned at the city's NPR affiliate, WFPL-FM, and was the de facto publicist-in-residence for a communal art space near the University of Louisville.

Aubernon is a member of the International Motor Press Association, and the Washington Automotive Press Association.

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