85 bhp, 221 cu. in. L-head V-8 engine, three-speed sliding gear manual transmission, solid front axle with transverse leaf spring, ¾-floating rear axle with transverse leaf spring, and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 112"

- A rust-free Colorado vehicle with a newer restoration

- Carefully upgraded with hydraulic brakes, alternator and sealed-beam headlights

- “Flathead” V-8 power

With their handsome styling and “Flathead” V-8 power, Ford’s pickup trucks and sedan deliveries of the 1930s provided immense durability, utility and sheer value for the money. It comes as no surprise, then, that the successful light-duty truck line helped Ford Motor Company sell more vehicles than any other American marque, with production totals approaching the coveted million-unit mark for the 1935-model year.

In large part, the key to Ford’s success in the burgeoning light-duty truck market of the 1930s was in the skilful adaptation of its basic production-car styling and underpinnings for heavier-duty applications. With the light-truck redesign for 1935, Ford’s designers updated the bodywork with a more streamlined grille, fashionably skirted fenders and a raked windshield, providing eye-catching styling to match Ford’s traditionally strong engineering prowess and sturdy V-8-based powertrain.

By their very nature, commercial vehicles and trucks are working vehicles and very well used, often under the most extreme of conditions and situations. As a result, few classic trucks from the 1930s remain in good, let alone complete, condition today. This rust-free example from Colorado received a professional body-off restoration that was completed approximately six years ago. Thoughtful upgrades in the interest of safety and drivability include a hydraulic-brake conversion, a dual exhaust system, an alternator and a switch to sealed-beam headlights. Described by the current owner as being dependable and easy to drive, this V-8-powered 1935 Ford ½-Ton Pickup represents an excellent classic vehicle choice for novice and seasoned collectors alike—one that is sure to provide many years and miles of enjoyment for its next owner.