# Ford F-1 Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Ford F-1.

### Overview
- **Make:** Ford
- **Model:** F-1
- **Generation:** Classic
- **Production Years:** 1948–1952
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/ford/f-1
- **Data as of:** October 17, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-17T09:34:45.788Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 16 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 3 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 31 completed transactions (5 non-factory builds excluded)
- **12-Month Median Sold Price (all variants):** $35,200
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $24,995 – $99,995
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $42,995

## Active Live Auctions
- **1948 Ford F-1** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1948-ford-f-1-60a060f2)
- **1951 Ford F-1** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Las Vegas, NV | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1951-ford-f-1-ba6dabd0)
- **1952 Ford F-1** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kansas City, MO | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1952-ford-f-1-8e432960)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1948 Ford F-1** (1948) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1948-ford-f-1-60a060f2)
- **1951 Ford F-1** (1951) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Mecum | Location: Las Vegas, NV | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1951-ford-f-1-ba6dabd0)
- **1952 Ford F-1** (1952) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kansas City, MO | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1952-ford-f-1-8e432960)
- **1951 Ford F-1** (1951) | Asking: $24,995 | 93,689 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1951-ford-f-1-2cdec0c1)
- **1949 Ford F1** (1949) | Asking: $32,900 | 24,233 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: St. Charles, Missouri | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1949-ford-f1-937dea94)
- **1951 Ford F-1** (1951) | Asking: $34,995 | 2,844 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1951-ford-f-1-64458f58)
- **1951 Ford F-1** (1951) | Asking: $36,995 | 67,535 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1951-ford-f-1-22fb7b2d)
- **1950 Ford F-1 Patina** (1950) | Asking: $37,995 | 2,814 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1950-ford-f-1-patina-8bac3e81)
- **1952 Ford F-1** (1952) | Asking: $39,995 | 34,595 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1952-ford-f-1-e9661743)
- **1948 Ford F-1** (1948) | Asking: $42,995 | 26,128 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1948-ford-f-1-9cfdd9b6)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 41 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 20,190 mi | $25,995 | Dealer inventory |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | — | $29,995 | Dealer inventory |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 60,000 mi | $37,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 285 mi | $62,700 | Mecum |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 44,317 mi | $40,700 | Mecum |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 31 completed transactions (10 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 41 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $27,500 – $42,075
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** -9.1% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | $39,050 |
| 2026 | 32 | $35,200 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Ford F-1?

Based on 31 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Ford F-1, across all variants, is $35,200. Current verified live asking prices range from $24,995 to $99,995 (median asking price: $42,995).

### How many Ford F-1 examples are currently for sale?

As of October 17, 2026, there are 16 verified Ford F-1 examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 3 active live auctions with open bidding.

### How many Ford F-1 cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 31 sales of the Ford F-1 in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Ford F-1 sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1948 $28,600 (5 sales); 1949 $36,100 (6 sales); 1950 $33,550 (6 sales); 1951 $38,500 (8 sales); 1952 $30,250 (6 sales).

### Do manual Ford F-1 cars sell for more than automatics?

Over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, the median manual sale was $36,100 (18 sales) and the median Automatic sale was $35,200 (13 sales). Sales whose gearbox the listing does not state are left out.

### Where do Ford F-1 cars sell?

Of the 31 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 23 on Mecum, 4 on Barrett-Jackson, 3 on Bring a Trailer and 1 on Cars & Bids.

### Where does GarageScout's Ford F-1 market data come from?

GarageScout's Ford F-1 figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, Bring a Trailer, Hagerty Marketplace, Cars & Bids, 3 other sites and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Make:** [All Ford markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/ford)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*