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1952 Ford F-1 Pickup

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 9, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$58,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $52,054, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1952
Make and model
Ford F-Series trucks
Generation
F-Series 1948 to 1952
Version
F-Series 1948 to 1952
Chassis
F1R2DL21898
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 63 comparable sales, 43% over its top.

Middle half of sales$18,750 to $36,500
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 $18,750 and $36,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1952 Ford F-1Cars & Bids, Sept. 23, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 23, 2026$7,600
1952 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$25,000
1952 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$32,000
1952 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$30,000
1952 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$6,700
1952 Ford F-2 Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2025$19,750
1952 Ford F-1 PickupBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2025$8,800
1952 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, Oct. 3, 2025MecumOct. 3, 2025$19,000