This truck is all original like it came off the line in 1955. It is fully restored with a 3 on the tree transmission. The truck has been in the family for over 50 years. My dad  bought this truck from a buddy in the 70’s. He used it as his work truck and then he used it to haul coal and wood to keep us warm in the winter time. My parents would take it to the local IGA to pick up groceries. In the mid-90’s he had it restored by a friend that did restoration in a old barn. It wasn’t perfect. He then got the antique tags on it and drove it for fun.

My brother drove it after my dad. My other brother was just getting ready to open up his business (TEXACO XPRESS LUBE) and he it as a fleet service truck to show out in front of the business. He used this truck to advertise in parades and car shows. Ever since I bought it people still ask, “was this the truck from XPRESS LUBE?”

After my brother sold the XPRESS LUBE to my other brother he took the truck with him and got it restored. He had it torn apart and redone from the frame up. The original 272 Y Block was rebuilt and the 3 on the tree transmission was rebuilt. It was professionally restored by a guy that did it on the side. The truck was painted the original vintage Vermilion Red and Cream White like the truck came with in 1955. It got the 12 volt upgrade.

When it was finished in the spring of 2014 my brother hauled it down to Pigeon Forge, TN, and displayed it at the Super Ford Nationals. It got first place in its stock 1953-1956 division. He had it up for sale there and people were offering, but not what my brother wanted for it. After the show he drove it home from Tennessee to Selinsgrove, PA, straight through. He said it ran awesome and he was surprised at how good it ran for being 59 years old. When he came back home he signed it up for Mecum Auctions. This was the first time Mecum ever came to Pennsylvania. The truck didn’t bid up for what the reserve was so I bought the truck. I use it for parades and car shows. Every car show it wins a trophy. This truck has lots of family love and memories.