40 Beautifully Restored Rare Trucks
If it isn’t obvious by now, we love trucks here. And we’re not picky either. Big trucks, small trucks, old trucks, new trucks – we love ‘em all. But we have a very special place in out hearts for a beautifully restored classic. It just gets us excited to see something old and breathing new life into it. Perhaps the looks, perhaps the feel, or perhaps because it’s just plain cool to see. Restoration of vehicles is defined as returning the ride to its original condition or better. It’s the ‘or better’ part that we especially love. So many of the trucks on this list and beyond have been restored to beyond their original beauty. A new-edition paint job, a brand new design of hubcap, a hefty engine, etc. are all examples of how a truck can be restored beyond its original peak condition. The trucks you’ll see in this awesome list range from the 1920s all the way to the 1980s, small, large, rugged, vintage, and more. They truly are beautiful in their own right, but after the restoration, they are far more amazing.
1964 Ford F-150
Believe it or not, this 1964 Ford F-150 was originally used as a service truck for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In that occupation, a truck can get pretty beat up. But the folks who handled this restoration job did some beautiful work. The engine was rebuilt, body work was completed and the F-150 was painted its original Forest Green. An interesting fact about the 1964 edition of the F-150 (as well as the 1963) is that the bed from the 1957-1960 series was used in the 1964 F-150. The original engine was a 352 CID FE V8 which put out 208 horsepower. This right here is a beautiful truck, and it’s one we’d love to get our hands on.
