Ford used a variation of the truck design seen here between 1942 and 1947. Like most other civilian vehicle production, Ford discontinued production of its trucks for non military applications during World War II. Only 3 months after the redesigned truck line seen here was introduced in December of 1941, production was halted in February of 1942 for non military applications. Early in 1945 the War Production Board approved increased civilian vehicle production and a largely unchanged version of the 1942 truck design was put into production. The Ford Trucks made between 1942 and 1947 were the generation of trucks were the last produced before Ford’s famous F series was introduced and represent an interesting time in the history of the company. Henry Ford finally relinquished control of the company to his grandson, Henry Ford II, in September of 1945. The company was not on solid financial footing and Henry Ford II was faced with a sizeable task in turning the company around. Henry Ford died a few years later in 1947 at the age of 83. In a way these trucks were the end of an era, marking the decline of Henry Ford’s role in the company and the last commercial vehicles before the era of the F series began. Even though the war was over there were subtle reminders even in the vehicles built in the years following of what had happened. The item “1942 Ford Panel Delivery Truck limited vintage” is in sale since Friday, August 18, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Automobiles\American\Ford”. The seller is “tvonlineinc” and is located in Allen Park, Michigan. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Make: Ford