“Mountain Pearl” 1953 F-100 is a Legendary Truck You Can Own
If you’re familiar with the hot rod scene of the 60’s, you’re undoubtedly familiar with this wild custom 1953 F-100, better known as “Mountain Pearl.” In a time known for some crazy builds, this was indeed one of the craziest. It was featured in everything from Hod Rod to Rod & Custom Magazine. In fact, it was the first color pictured vehicle to appear in Hot Rod, making it historically significant.
Mountain Pearl started out innocently enough. A teenager by the name of Otto Rhodes began customizing his truck fresh out of high school. After getting drafted and starting a family, the F-100 sat for many years until it was bought by an adoring fan and restored to it’s former glory.
Everywhere you look the attention to detail is stunning – from the tri-carbed 360 V8 to the chromed undercarriage. She has a period-perfect Pearl White and Candy Apple Red paint job with a Pearl White and Red interior to match. The result has been a true resurrection of a classic hot rod that has garnered even more trophies to add to the collection, including a George Barris’ Custom d‘Elegance award at the Grand National Roadster Show.
If you’re a fan of the over the top, crazy customs of the 60’s, you can’t help but fall in love with the oddity that is Mountain Pearl. Now you can make your childhood dreams come true, because this groundbreaking truck is currently for sale here.
