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SHOWSTOPPER

OR SHOWDOWN

THESE NO RESERVE PICKUPS HIGHLIGHT ALL THAT

IS POSSIBLE WHEN MODIFYING A WORKHORSE

Without a doubt, pickup trucks A large part of the enduring and
represent one of the fastest-growing growing popularity of pickups is also
and most popular segments of due to the various manufacturers
today’s collector-vehicle marketplace. themselves, especially following the
And why not? Designed and built close of WWII. Attractive styling and
for hard duty in some of the most closer attention to passenger comfort
forbidding conditions Mother were key drivers of sales growth after
Nature can dish out, pickups pent-up demand was absorbed in the
are incredibly adaptable to any postwar seller’s market. With rising
purpose, thanks to their rugged affluence during the 1950s, buyers
construction and huge array of demanded more of everything in
factory-available drivetrains, engines, a pickup truck, including greater
and transmissions. In addition to power, comfort and style than ever
built-in versatility allowing them to before. This trend continued through
haul heavy loads and cabs spacious the 1960s to the present, yielding
and often luxurious enough for daily pickups that were fit for work, yet
use and enjoyment, pickup trucks not at all out of place at church or
are often quite usable, whether for the country club. In short, pickup
the daily commute or a quick grocery trucks provide an ideal entry point
run. Pickups are also exceptionally for enjoyment of the collector-car
easy to maintain to boot, often lifestyle and come in a multitude of
sharing powertrain components styles, ranging from stock and mild,
LOT #1420 - 1950 FORD F-1 CUSTOM PICKUP and suspension layouts with their to inventive and wildly modified
"FRICTION" passenger-car siblings. Best of all, forms, very well-represented by
"Friction" is an award-winning radical custom
show truck built by Weaver Customs. Multiple pickup trucks respond extremely well the diverse grouping of custom
magazine feature truck powered by a twin-turbo to modifications and upgrades, with pickups assembled for the upcoming
4BT 3.9-liter engine with 47RH 4-speed manual a huge restoration and aftermarket Scottsdale Auction.
transmission. Features custom wheels, and a parts industry serving pickup-truck
smoothed and shaved body. owners, matching the wide array of – David Neyens
No Reserve. For up-to-date information on these vehicles,
suppliers catering to the passenger- visit Barrett-Jackson.com
car market and plenty of crossover - - -
blurring distinctions between both
vehicle types. ENJOY THIS SELECT GROUPING OF PICKUPS
ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES
AND VISIT THE ONLINE DOCKET FOR MORE.

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