Let’s say you’re starting a new business, and that business requires a delivery method of some kind – what would you choose? Sure, you could become an early-adopter and go the way of the drone or autonomous vehicle, but why not consider stepping in the opposite direction and kicking it old school with this 1951 Ford F-1 Panel Truck.

This particular beauty is going to be offered in the upcoming Northeast Barrett Jackson auction in June. Equipped with the original 5.5-litre Flathead V8 engine and three-speed manual transmission, the body, wheels and interior are all wrapped in red. Together with smooth, rounded lines and white wall tyres, the car definitely has the right look fifties utilitarian look.

After the no-expense-spared, ground-up, body-off restoration, the truck has picked up a slew of show trophies, including the coveted Dearborn Award.