1956 Ford F-100 Big Window | V8 | Automatic | Frame-Off Restored
Offered here is an exceptional, show-quality 1956 Ford F-100 Big Window, owned by the same family for the past 55 years. This is a rare and highly desirable example of Ford’s iconic mid-’50s pickup, restored with care and respect for originality.
Rarity & Provenance
•Big Window option – only approximately 6,200 Big Window F-100s produced for 1956
•One-family ownership for over five decades
•Originally a rust-free California truck
•All original body panels retained
•Correct factory Vermillion Red exterior
Restoration
•Professional frame-off restoration
•Restoration began in the early 1980s and was completed in 1987
•Restored from an unmolested, original-condition truck
•Maintained as a show-quality vehicle
Drivetrain & Mechanical Highlights
•272ci “Power King” Y-Block V8
•First year for the pushrod Y-block in Ford trucks
•Fordomatic automatic transmission
•4-barrel carburetor
•Oil bath air cleaner
•Ram horn exhaust manifolds
•Dual exhaust system
Factory Options & Features
•Big Window cab
•Short bed
•Power steering
•Power brakes
•Windshield washer system
Overall Condition
This F-100 presents as a standout example with excellent fit, finish, and authenticity. It offers the perfect blend of rarity, historical significance, and drivability—equally at home on the show field or in a serious Ford collection.
If you are searching for a true Big Window 1956 F-100 with long-term family ownership, documented rarity, and a high-quality restoration, this truck deserves your attention.