1953 was the birth year for the Ford F-100 series of trucks. The designs were pivotal in Ford’s line of pickups, as they made significant improvements and body changes which included the design being a bit more “boxy” with less curves. By 1973, Ford had advanced to the “Sixth Generation” of the F-series line. This venerable truck saw improvements over the previous generation’s, with front disc brakes, gas tank relocation under the bed, better air conditioning and heating systems, and increased space inside the cab. The F-100 could be found almost anywhere, from commercial use, maintenance of way for railroads, public works, etc. Atlas’ recreation of the F-100 would look right at home on your layout parked in a driveway, making a convenience store run, or inservice for the car department in a yard.
