Low-Riding 1961 Ford F-100 Unibody Hides Cool Surprises Below the Chopped Top
5 Apr 2021, 12:24 UTC ·
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In 1961, when Ford introduced the F-Series' fourth iteration, the company went for a major styling changeover from the successful three preceding generations. Its trucks came in lower and longer, with new engine and gearbox choices, not to mention dramatic versions such as the Unibody design.
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Although the latter ultimately proved unpopular at the time, with the Blue Oval discontinuing the body version fairly quickly (from the 1963 model year), it has its ardent fans today. That also means these models are rare and highly desirable among collectors and fans of custom trucks.