This F-100 was bought new at Milburns Ford on Anaheim Street in Long Beach, CA by Ralph Lewis Pfeiler in 1954.  Ralph was an entrepreneur that had both a restaurant and a tire shop in Long Beach.  This truck was his daily driving work truck until about 1960 when he bought a 1958 model pickup.  Ralph then gave this truck to his son Phil to use while he was ramping up his air taxi business in Kanab, Utah.  The younger Mr. Pheiler used the truck to travel between California and Utah and eventually just stored it until moving it to his new home in Aguila, AZ in 1985.

By 2000, Phil had commenced a comprehensive restoration down to the bare chassis.  Over the next several years he completed its painstaking restoration back to its original configuration. Included with the purchase of the truck is the extensive documentation, both a trove of receipts as well as wonderful photos of the work performed.  All of its original drivetrain and panels were restored and used.  The ailing Mr. Pfeiler has given us his collection of three vehicles to sell on his behalf.

The livery is finished in its original and classic Vermillion red.  The paint is of good quality with some orange peel and slight debris.  According to Mr. Pfeiler, the restoration is accurately done to the best of his ability.  The running boards and original optional 16″ wheels are painted a complimentary black.  The chrome and stainless trim are in very good condition with the exception of a small bend in the front bumper that is shown in the photos.  The rear bed has been upgraded to an optional white oak board rather than the original pine.  The wood has been well finished and covered with stainless steel strips.

The interior is well restored.  The Gray and Burgundy vinyl was researched thoroughly by Phil to be very faithful to the original.  The seats are correctly rebuilt with the original burlap and finishing materials.

The engine compartment and engine are very well detailed.  Its original Ford Power King 239 cid V8 has been completely rebuilt by Roadrunner Engine in Phoenix.  We have had the engine tested and it will need to be partially rebuilt again as at least one cylinder has scoring.  This is the reason for the price reduction to allow the next owner the ability to cost-effectively rebuild it as needed.  The odometer was rebuilt and set back to zero, so the truck has been enjoyed about 1,500 miles since its restoration.  The three-speed with overdrive transmission was also rebuilt.  The four-wheel drum brakes and all suspension components work well.   The F-100 runs very well, but it does blow smoke that can be seen in the videos.  The State of California mandated decades ago that a hose be fed from the valve cover to the air cleaner.  When the truck was restored they kept this modification. It is believed that this is causing the truck to smoke and we will be testing this by rerouting the hose.

The truck comes with a cover, the history file and photos as well as a trove of spare parts.

For more information and detail, please call, email or text Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com.  The truck is available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom.

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It is absolutely gorgeous in a metallic orange with pinstripe and flame detailing.

The engine is an early 1970’s 454 cu. in. Chevrolet with a GM 400 automatic transmission. The transmission was checked and resealed about 1,000 miles ago.  The steering column is from Classic Performance Products.

Brian installed a Front Runner Vintage Air conditioning system that works beautifully.  The truck has a 1970’s Camaro front clip with many parts being replaced with new as well as a Mr. Roadster Jaguar style independent rear end. The rear end has Dana 44/4.10 gears.

The tan interior was completely rebuilt by Collins auto trim including a new high-output stereo, speakers and sub-woofer. The seat frame is a brand new Glide Engineering unit with tilting, etc.

Some additional extras are power windows, electric parking brake actuator, Edlebrock wheels, refinished bed wood with new aluminum strips, a smooth rear tailgate and Mar-k tail gate latches.  There are no wiper motors because this truck is too nice to drive in the rain!!!

The build quality and finish are fantastic.  This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a well built custom ’56 Ford truck at a fraction of the cost to build.  For more details please call Harry at 602.245.7200 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com.

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It was bought new by Barney Jackson (Lark’s Grandpa) in 1965 in Dallas, Texas.  We love the specifications: V-8 with column three-speed manual in light blue and white two tone paint.  He drove to out to California to visit family and then back to his Texas ranch where it stayed until 1999.

Lark and Larry Miller visited Grandpa’s ranch and decided that they wanted to keep Grandpa’s truck in the family.  They retrieved the F-100 from the field and shipped it to their farm in Southern California.  They took the truck to a neighboring restoration shop to have it “freshened up”.  Well, two weeks later they dropped by and the shop had removed the cab and bed from the frame and had commenced a full restoration.

Two years and countless dollars later, Lark and Larry had completed a complete restoration on Grandpa’s truck.  Every component had been gone through and restored.  It now appears as-new.

The reason for the sale of this dear family heirloom is that it is far too nice to be kept at their farm and the impending sale of their home causes them to lose their third garage space.  They cannot stand to see this new 1965 F-100 get soiled outside of a garage!!  And we cannot blame them!

Look at the photos carefully.  This is a true keepsake.

For more details please call Harry at 602.245.7200 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com.

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Of course the engine compartment is ready for any show and is loaded with braided lines, aluminum radiator and fuel tank, headers, Holly carb and everything else one would demand in a gorgeous truck like this!  The paint is spectacular and the fit and finish is just right.  You can feel the build quality when you open and close the doors.  We love the hinged hood.

It offers full power windows and Dolphin gauges.  Everything works as it should.

This has been all sorted and is ready for touring or show.  We love the understated and elegant gray paint.  Also, look closely at the photos to the hood opening, fabulous polished independent Corvette rear suspension and spectacular engine compartment.  There are no excuses with this custom!!!

For inquiries please contact Hal at 951.440.0412 or email at hal@classicpromenade.com.

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