Daily Slideshow: 7 Third Gen Ford F-100 Barn Finds

The Modern 1957 Ford F-100

The 3rd generation F-series truck was introduced in 1957 with significant modernization and design changes. Front fenders became integrated into the body, and the new Styleside bed continued the smooth lines to the rear of the pickup. The cab-over F-Series was discontinued, having been replaced by the tilt-cab C-Series, and in 1959, Ford began in-house production of four-wheel-drive pickups.

This 1957 Ford F-100 was discovered in Cleveland Ohio. As a light duty truck is fitted with a 292 Y-Block V8 engine which was the top engine option in 1959 which tells us that it may not have been the original engine. In fact, a VIN decode reveals that this F-100 was originally built with a 272 engine. Despite its age, it runs and well and has a nice worn look with proof that it’s been resprayed at least once. That doesn’t make this a bad barn find. It makes it a truck that someone at some point wanted to preserve and restore.

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A Red, White, and Nice 1958 Ford F-100

This 1958 Ford F-100, also known as a “short box” spent most of its life in New Mexico. There are elements that make this F-100 a bit more modern than its predecessor, starting with the front grille. It also carries a red and white color scheme that you don’t find too often. It’s a manual four-speed 272 v8 with a giant shifter. The seats are red and in fairly good condition, but the bed out back is fairly used and rusted. The best part of this vehicle? With recent brake and hydraulic clutch work, it drives great!

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1959 Ford F-100 Short Bed

The third generation F-series trucks were radically restyled in 1957. This one, located in Sacramento, California, appears original and unmolested. It runs and drives and everything works properly except for the wipers and heaters. The owner has even dropped in some new brakes. This 292 CID Y-block V8 has plenty of grunt for most tasks and could be an appreciating investment and useful driver just as it is. 

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Patina Dream 1959 Ford F-100

As far as color and patina go, this 1959 Ford F-100 can’t be beaten. It carries a short bed with a big back window and a 6-cylinder engine. Despite a fair amount of rust, this truck runs great but won’t for long if some of the rust and rot issues are not addressed. Short bed trucks will always be in demand, so this one is definitely worth some attention, especially if the owner ever decides to sell it.

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Cummins Powered 1959 Ford F-100 4×4 Diesel

1959 was the first year Ford offered a 4x4 from the factory! On top of the super straight body and fantastic patina this 1959 Ford F-100 Custom Cab Longbed pickup truck sports a Cummins 4BT Turbo Diesel and manual 4-speed transmission. The swap was completed years ago and has been proven extremely reliable. The Cummins motor runs great, starts with ease and has tons of power. The F100 was painted decades ago and stored in a barn since, so the body has very little rust for its age. The front bumper was extended and a modern winch was just installed. 

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Droopy the 1960 Ford F100 Truck

This 1960 Ford F100 was found in Lilburn, Georgia, and it comes with a good story. The truck, known as “Droopy” was used as a security guard for nearly two decades to take care of a rare 1964 Ford Thunderbolt. The truck is said to drive well and shows 36,000 miles on the odometer, although it’s probable that this truck has been around the dial more than once. The unusual rear bumper extension was to accommodate a camper slide in, which also explains the unusual location for the spare tire and the missing tailgate. The story goes that this 292 V8 was being used daily until the brakes seized with little warning. The owner of the Thunderbolt, which was in an unlocked garage, had happened to park the truck in front of the garage, so they decided to just leave it there to prevent anyone getting to the rare car. Recently the car was sold, and the truck was also sold to a good friend of the owner. They have fixed the brakes, rebuilt the master cylinder, and gotten the truck running again.

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Holly Green and Blue 1960 Ford F-100

This rarely seen 1960 Ford 4WD step side F-100 pick is located in Utah, which may be the reason why it has not rusted into the ground during its more than 56 years as a working truck. It was special ordered from the factory with some highly desirable options, including the 292 cubic inch Y-block V8, the large rear window, two-tone paint, PTO and Koenig winch, factory AM radio and more. At some point in its history, the truck was painted blue over the original Holly Green and white. The vintage grille guard is a really nice feature and it still has the original wood flooring in the bed. The odometer shows 102,683 miles, and while this truck has plainly worked for a living, it’s in remarkably decent condition for a working truck.

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