Back in 1993 Ford’s SVT
(Special Vehicle Team)Released the Ford F-150 Lightning. The claim was that the Lightning was a Mustang GT with a cargo Bed. The lightning is every bit that and more... Ford only produced a total of 5276 Ford Lightnings in 1993. The production for the first Generation of these trucks lasted until 1995. Less than 15,000 made it through Production in total.
I was in high school at the time and of course unable to afford such a truck. But it was the Vehicle I always wanted. I didnt care about Lamborghinis or Ferraris... this is what I wanted.
In 2004 I was in need of a Truck for everyday use as a daily driver and odds and ends... trips to Lowe’s etc. I found this truck in Michigan and made the deal over the phone... ROAD TRIP. 1 day up and back 8 hours each way... from Southern Delaware to Lansing Michigan.
As time wore on, slowly but surely my Lightning had been weather beaten, used hard and hung up wet as they would say... the exterior was getting rough. Rusted Quarter Panels and Cab Corners... tail gate all dinged to shit... rear tube bumper was nearly rusted completely out... the interior covered in dog hair and in bad need of some rehab.
All and all... It’s very Satisfying to see the transformation for a 26 year old Vehicle that’s truly a Rare and Classic. Whether you’re a Ford enthusiast or not... a car lover or not... I think everyone can appreciate the effort and care put into bringing such a Special part of Automotive History back to life.
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