This 1991 Ford F-150 articulating ramp truck is like nothing else out there.
One of a Kind
Not a day goes by when we don't come across some sort of cool or unique Ford truck up for grabs somewhere across the web - it's quite simply the gift that keeps on giving. But even though we oftentimes think that we've seen everything the world has to offer in that regard, the truth is, we continue to be proven wrong. Now, that has happened yet again, as this home-built 1991 Ford F-150 articulating ramp truck that recently crossed the block at Bring a Trailer is truly one of a kind.
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Tight Spot
This particular truck started life as a regular cab 1991 Ford F-150 that the seller originally acquired back in the 1990s. From there, they went to work transforming it into a car hauler for their own towing company. Thing is, the previous owner also wanted something that he could use for that purpose in tight spots like parking garages, which is precisely where the idea for an articulating ramp came from.
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Swinging Around
Thus, the owner's company created a truly cool and unique custom hauler bed that features rollers, power-adjustable tracks, and a lifter winch with a central rail guide. The real star of the show is located up front, however, where one will find an articulating ring that's controlled by a hydraulic motor. When in use, this enables the bed to move to the left or the right via a handheld controller.
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Automated Process
On top of all that, the bed is also fitted with air springs that enable to driver to lift or lower it as needed. It's truly a sight to behold in action, and a nifty piece of craftsmanship, but otherwise, we're basically looking at a relatively stock 1991 F-150 in many ways, from its standard work truck white paint to cab section, albeit one fitted with towing mirrors, faux hood scoops, and a visor.
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Work Truck
The truck still wears its factory 15-inch wheels in the front coupled with a set of 16-inchers in the rear, but it has a few niceties such as power steering and power-assisted front discs. The interior is basic work truck all the way, however, with little more than a gray bench seat and an AM/FM radio - and that's about it in terms of amenities.
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Reliable Mill
In terms of powerplants, this F-150 has one of the most reliable ever offered in an F-Series pickup - the Ford's 4.9-liter inline-six, which is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It sends power to the rear wheels only, as in this case, four-wheel-drive isn't necessary for this truck's intended purpose.
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Solid Deal
After spending its time in Michigan over the past few decades, there is understandably some corrosion present here and there, but otherwise, this F-150 is certainly a cool build that could still be used to haul cars today. Now, somebody will get the chance to do precisely that, because this thing hammered for a mere $14,501 at auction, which seems like a pretty solid deal for a truly unique machine.
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