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1948 FORD F-1 PICKUP

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 10, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$9,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $9,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1948
Make and model
Ford F-Series trucks
Generation
F-Series 1948 to 1952
Version
F-Series 1948 to 1952
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
87HC14164
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 63 comparable sales, 115% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$19,375 to $37,000
Median$28,000
Sales behind it63Likely

From 63 sales of the Ford F-Series trucks F-Series 1948 to 1952 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,375 and $37,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1948 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$50,000
1948 Ford F-3 PickupMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$17,000
21-Years-Owned 1948 Ford F-1 Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 31, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 31, 2025$23,000
1948 Ford F-1 Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 6, 2024$28,000
1948 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$210,000
1948 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$16,000
1949 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$25,000
1949 Ford F-1 PickupBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2026$30,000