Extraordinary History Just 2 owners since new A very pampered 56. Over 60 photos

1956 Ford F-100 "Desert Jewel"
With an Extraordinary History
This pristine 56 has lived the good life since the day it left the factory! Having just two owners since new & both owning her for 30 yrs.
Purchased new in Southern California, the original owner babied his beloved 56 for 3 decades. Finally, in 1985 he sold the truck
to its 2nd owner/lover, Jim T. in Southern AZ.

Jim, a professional aircraft mechanic, used his skills to maintain the truck in top flight condition while he drove it until the early 2000s.
By that time Jim was ready & to make his dream for the truck a reality. Turn his 56 Custom Cab into a Custom Show Truck!.
After 3 yrs. of love & highly detailed workmanship, the truck was ready show, go, & hopefully turn some heads. We'll it did just that & more.
Included are several boxes of Trophies & Awards, all First Place, Best of Show, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior, etc. the truck has won.
There's over 60 high resolution photos below, just click on them to view full screen. If I missed something you want to see, just let me know.
For more info, contact Ken 662 429-1108
The truck is located in Hernando, Mississippi. Inspections are welcomed. Please ask any questions you may have before bidding.

Exterior
This desert jewel is 100% Rust Free, never wrecked, factory steel body, with new bed panels, running boards, & smoothed tailgate.
Base coat/Clear coat Paint has a mirror finish with no issues. "Proven Show Winning" 1St Place paint & body, interior & engine.
All chrome & stainless trim is in new condition. Wheels and tires are like new.
Features Tilt Hood, Shaved door handles, mirrors, emblems & tailgate. New tinted windows all around.
Electric windows, remote door openers, cruise control & more.

Interior
Full custom, the interior is nothing short of immaculate. The shaved exterior theme, was carried thru the interior as well.
Smooth shaved dash, hidden switches, glove box, & heat & air. Super quite cab, great insulation. The award winning interior is still pristine.
Power rack & pinion Steering, Power brakes, Power windows, Power door openers, & 'Old Air' heat/ac system. Very comfortable cruiser.

Engine Compartment
Super clean, award winning engine compartment. The attention to detail is over the top and why it wins awards.
Check out the stainless fasteners everywhere.
a Ford 400M Big Block (M = factory modified) The longest stroke engine Ford has ever offered. Lots of torque!
Transmission is a performance built Ford C-6, rear end is Ford, running 243 gears, great for highway cruising.
The hidden and shaved theme continues under the cool tilt- hood.

Underside
Solid, no rust ever, body, floors & chassis, amazingly clean undercarriage.
The all new suspension with rack & pinion steering offers a very smooth and quite ride, the truck actually handles like a new F-150

Keywords, street rod, resto mod, pro touring, show truck, custom truck, hot rod.