Ford F-100
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In the broadest sense of what makes a truck great, Ford’s classic F-100 is perhaps the most iconic of the last century. This light-duty improved over Ford’s original F-3 is what truly paved the way for America’s best-selling pickups today (the F-150, F-250, and F-350 series). Prior to the introduction of the F-100, Ford had already produced a successful lineup of light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under different alphanumeric monikers. Their original F-series trucks helped to father what modern trucks incorporate as standard style: squared-off fenders that integrated with the front fascia, predominant flat faced grilles, and flush-mounted headlights. It wasn’t until a redesign in 1953, however, that the legendary F-numeric series would take root as America’s best-selling pickup.
