1949 Ford Pickup

1949 Ford Pickup
Chassis no. 185878129
The 1940 Ford's appeal was its design, now fully modern and handsomely streamlined with pontoon fenders, prow hood, inset headlights and a subtle grille that integrated with the front fender catwalks for broader appearance and more cooling area. The greenhouse's raked vee windshield, body colored frame and a sleek body beltline bright molding helped integrate the design and made the convertible coupe, particularly, one of the most attractive, simple and refined designs of the era.

The combination of design and performance gave the '40 Ford a particular presence, an attitude and style which set it apart from its contemporaries. It is that stance which lends itself well to the muscular guise of a pick-up.
As with a number of the cars in the collection Mr. Den Hartogh was able to source this vehicle from Canadian ownership, albeit this one was far more remotely located than many, having been sited on Prince Edward Island, north of Nova Scotia! There it was the property of one Frank McKinnon until approximately 1998, when it was extracted and brought to Holland. In the museum's care, the striking red Ford was given a canopy for the back compartment which has been liveried to promote this facility.

In its current form it would no doubt be useful for similar purposes or perhaps paddock transport.