1940 Ford Pickup

For the truck-makers at Ford Motor Company, the 1940's can best be described as a roller-coaster ride. It would celebrate a number of high points during the decade, but would also endure its share of lows.

Things started out well for Ford in 1940, particularly when it came to its commercial vehicles. Practically all of them featured fresh styling cues, with lighter duty models resembling their automobile cousins.

In 1940, Ford trucks took on car styling for the first time since 1932. And most truck enthusiast will agree that the 1940 with its stylish new looks and essentially short run because of the start of the war makes these highly sought after and collectible.

In addition to this incredible truck, one of the things that makes this era stand out from the rest of classic car/truck world has got to be the Flat Head V-8 engine that is now recognized as one of Fords most important developments of all time. They were tremendously powerful and equally as reliable.