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1951 Ford F-1 Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 15, 2026.

$61,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $56,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1951
Make and model
Ford F-Series trucks
Generation
F-Series 1948 to 1952
Version
F-Series 1948 to 1952
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
F1R1GM11359
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

Above the middle half of 63 comparable sales, 53% 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
1951 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$32,000
One-Family-Owned 1951 Ford F-2 Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 27, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 27, 2025$16,000
1951 FORD F-1 PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 27, 2026$30,000
1951 FORD F-1 PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 27, 2026$7,500
1951 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$35,000
1951 FORD F-1 PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$40,000
1951 Ford F-1 PickupBring a Trailer, April 16, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 16, 2026$17,500
1952 Ford F-1 PickupMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$30,000