Restored 1942 Ford Pickup

Description for Ford F-150 1942

NEW Condition: 1942, Ford 21C (F1) half ton pickup -- Off the frame restoration.
This is a very rare pickup as Ford stopped production in 1942 due to WW II and did not resume production until 1944.
I have owned the pickup for more than 50 years and it was a daily driver before this final restoration. It has been driven about 75 miles since its restoration.
The truck has a clear Maryland title and has Historic Maryland license plates.
I have pictures of the complete restoration process, and am willing to share them with serious bidders and the final owner.
Restoration is complete, off the frame, using 99% of the original body parts – the only new metal is in the pickup bed, and new glass: windshield and door windows.
The engine is a rebuilt 1953 Canadian Mercury, 255 cubic inch Flathead which is the largest Ford OEM Flathead V8, bored 0.040 inches, 4 inch stroke – final displacement is about 260 cubic inches. All engine parts are stock parts except adjustable valve lifters, electronic ignition, and a modern external full flow canister filter.
Electrical system was converted to 12 volts, negative ground with: Halogen 12V headlights, plus turn signals, and a pointless PerTonix Ignitor electronic 12V ignition system; and dual, electrical windshield wipers installed.
Paint colors match the original Ford colors: Green is PPG metallic Classic Green Pearl, and the trim is painted with the original Ford Tacoma Cream.
This truck is being listed locally and may be sold online or off line.
Location: Damascus, MD 20872 (North of Washington DC and West of Baltimore MD)
Sold as is/where is, but I would not hesitate to drive it across the country.
Non-refundable, $1,000.00 down payment due upon close of auction. Payment in full due within 7 days.
The opening bid online is set at $20,000. Note, this pickup is also listed locally, and this auction may be cancelled if sold locally.
Questions: Send Email, or call 301-253-8647
ALL offers to promote and sell this vehicle will be rejected --do NOT call or E-mail to solicit such offers; they will be rejected out of hand!