1968 FORD F100 UTE – AUTO – 25,133 MILES SHOWING
An Australian delivered F100 Ute that we understand interestingly, started life in the NSW Police Force and fitted out as a “Paddy Wagon”
This vehicle has been subject to a major bare metal restoration and we have not only a large folder of receipts for the monies spent, but a USB stick with many photos showing the re-build.
Now presenting in Turquoise Blue (CB679765) with Black interior trim.
Originally fitted with 240ci (3.9Lt) 6 cylinder engine, it has now been fitted with a 351ci (5.7Lt) Ford V8 engine.
The current owner’s word’s best describe the whole journey:-
“This classic 1968 Ford F100 was Australian delivered and
according to SVO number indicates it was acquired by the NSW
police force originally as a paddy wagon. Following its service
with the police force it was purchased at auction to a farmer in
Victoria.
When I bought the truck in 2017, I deliberated for a long time as to
whether I should do a full restoration or a weathered patina but
eventually when I finally made the decision and had the time, a
full resto was the way to go.
In 2022 I engaged bodies by Isaac who was very passionate about
body restoration and then proceeded painstakingly the process of
preparing the body work for paint. The objective was to do a full
ground up rebuild as per the photos provided which included A
pillars, B pillars, cab corners, inner fenders, cab etc. Keeping the
body as original as possible was paramount and only cut out rust
areas as minimally as possible. Any cut outs were replaced with
hand formed galv plates. Prior to welding, these areas were
primed with weld proof primer and all internal panels and seals
were raptor coated before being sealed to ensure the prevention
of any further rust.
As the body work continued, the chassis was taken to Gerace
Mustangs to perform the rebuild and fit out of all new brake lines,
fuel lines and complete restoration of chassis, brakes and diff..
This included 2 pack paint for the chassis, new brakes & discs and
all new bushings. The diff was rebuilt with new LSD fitted. All
with the mindset of ensuring a smooth ride and improved
handling and comfort.
Whilst at Gerace Mustangs the truck was also fitted with a 351ci
Cleveland V8 with a C6 auto trans which was bought from Tony
Gerace. To further enhance the drive ability of the truck we
engaged Retro Rack to build a complete rack and pinion steering
and mouths.
At this stage we were into our third year of restoration, and this is
when the paint process commenced. I engaged Lori Cirelli from
Cirrelli Automotive Refinishing because of his exceptional
attention to detail. The amount of photo logging provided to
ensure that his workmanship could be traced at every stage was
reflected in the pride he takes in his work. We chose the colour
Ford Frost Turquoise Blue (CB679765) which truly makes the
truck a standout.
The interior work was completed by Carafano Motor Trimmers and
the craftmanship was excellent. The seat is original and was
reupholstered which incorporated a weave pattern to pay homage
to the Ford GT of 70’s. All body panels that were fitted back are
original to the truck. The truck has blue tooth radio, seat warmers
and air conditioning which were added for modern day comfort.
The restoration was finished in November 2024 and photos tell
the story of the amount of time and eort that went into this high quality
restoration.
For anyone who is looking to own a piece of American/Australian
Automotive history, this iconic 1968 F100 is a perfect blend of
classic design and modern performance.”
We have no performance figures to match the current engine fitment, however I’m sure the NSW police would have enjoyed the increased performance.
A superb presentation which would make an ideal classic vehicle for car show and shines, classic events and cruises or a special vehicle to advertise your business.
If you were planning an F100 restoration, save yourself countless hours of time and expense and consider this beautifully finished example.
Eligible for Historic registration in most jurisdictions, this equates to minimal on road costs.
Available to inspect on our state of the art showroom floor in Adelaide.
We can arrange transport door to door Australia wide.
