1969 Ford F250 Good Humor Ice Cream Truck

Vehicle Description 1969 Ford F250 Good Humor Ice Cream Truck "This 1969 Ford F250 Good Humor Ice Cream Truck sports a Hackney Brothers built body complete with a refrigerated storage compartment, and it has been completely restored to its former glory with vintage Good Humor Ice Cream livery! In the early 1920s, Harry Burt, the owner of an ice cream parlor in Youngstown, Ohio replicated the Eskimo Pie ice cream novelty. But after showing his version of the ice cream treat to his adult daughter, she suggested that it was too messy and Harry's son (Harry Jr.) suggested adding a wooden stick that could be used as a handle. The resulting product was then known as the ""Good Humor Ice Cream Sucker"" and the Burts sold their novelty through specially equipped trucks, complete with freezers and those iconic bells. After Harry's untimely death in the mid-20s, the company was sold to investors who began selling Good Humor franchises. By 1956, Good Humor was operating over 2,000 ice cream trucks and 90% of the company's sales came from its extensive truck distribution network. In the 1950s and 1960s, Good Humor Trucks seemed to be a fixture of American streets and numerous copy-cats popped up. With rising fuel prices in the 70s the company retired its truck division and began focusing on grocery store distribution. One of the companies Good Humor relied of for its specialty trucks was the Hackney Brothers Body Company based in North Carolina. Founded in 1854 under the name Hackney and Sons, the eventual Hackney Bros. Body Co. started as a manufacturer of buggies and wagons. In the early 20th Century, Hackney Brothers Body Co. pioneered the fabrication and outfitting of school bus bodies, and relevant here, refrigerated trucks. In its early years, Good Humor Ice Cream relied on Ford platforms, first on the Model T and later on the Model AA. After a brief switch to the Chevrolet truck platform in the 30s and 40s, Good Humor returned to Ford F-Series truck platform for the remaining duration of the life of its famous truck fleet. Today, the number of surviving Good Humor Ice Cream Trucks is unknown however Motortrend suggests that fewer than 100 are thought to remain. This particular Ford Ice Cream Truck comes to us from southern collectors who did a fantastic job stewarding this rare American classic truck for over 20 years. Under the hood on this Good Humor Ice Cream Truck is a Ford 240 cubic inch inline 6 cylinder engine fed by a single barrel carburetor, that together were said to have produced 150 horsepower when new. The straight 6 is backed by an Automatic transmission that makes this vintage Ice Cream Truck an easy vehicle for just about anybody to drive around the neighborhood! This 1969 F250 Good Humor Truck is loaded with fantastic options! With power steering, maneuvering in and out of tight parking spaces is a total breeze and the overall driving experience is much improved. Further aiding with parking efforts are dual outside mirrors so that you call easily see what's on both sides of the truck. Power brakes are another welcome addition on this classic Ford truck since it makes bringing this truck to a complete stop much easier as well. Riding on a set of radial tires mounted on painted steel wheels and accented with shiny hubcaps, this '69 Ice Cream truck has a fantastic look and much improved ride. The rear of this 1969 Ford F250 comes outfitted with a refrigerated box that will keep your treats organized and cool even on the hottest summer days. This Ford Ice Cream truck also comes outfitted with bells to alert the neighborhood that the Ice Cream Truck is making its rounds. The driver's compartment is equipped with a folding rooftop so that you can enjoy an open cabin when weather permits or can be covered to protect the driver from the elements. The body of this Ice Cream Truck has been refinished in White and is finished off with a plethora of Good Humor Ice Cream Livery that's visible from every angle! Additionally, exterior lighting ensures that everybody can see the Good Humor Ice Cream emblems on the sides and even the Good Humor sign on top of the windshield lights up as well. Additionally, no Ice Cream Truck would be complete without those iconic bells to alert everyone in the neighborhood that Ice Cream has arrived and of course this '69 Ford Truck has these too! The interior of this 1969 Ford F250 Good Humor Ice Cream Truck looks great as well! The driver's seat has been reupholstered in black vinyl and it's accessible through a set of steps on the passenger's side. The black painted dash, black steering wheel, and instrument cluster all appear to be in great shape and retain a nice stock appearance. Instrumentation includes a 100 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge. Whether you're an established collector looking for a one-of-a-kind piece to add to your collection or you're buying your very first classic truck, this 1969 Ford F250 Good Humor Ice Cream Truck would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337! *240 Cu. In. Inline 6 *Single Barrel Carburetor *Automatic Transmission *Power Brakes *Power Steering *Body Built by Hackney Bros. Body Co. *Fully Restored w/ Vintage Good Humor Livery *Black Driver's Bucket Seat *Exterior Lighting & Light-Up Rooftop Sign *Equipped with Iconic Ice Cream Truck Bells *Stock Instrumentation *Odometer Reads: 20,264 Miles If an inaccurate automobile price is inadvertently listed on this Website, Seller reserves the right to NOT honor the erroneous price. All vehicles over 20 years old are sold ""mileage exempt."" For more information and a current list of vehicles, call 763-428-7337."