This 1953 Ford F-100 pickup remained registered to one family until 2008, and it underwent a refurbishment beginning in 2013. Additional equipment includes 15″ steel wheels, running boards, a wood bed floor, and a tow ball. Additional equipment includes a tow ball, running boards, and dual side mirrors. The 15″ body-color steel wheels wear rounded hubcaps and are mounted with Michelin tires. The bench seat was reupholstered in black vinyl and the headliner and carpets were replaced during the refurbishment. Appointments include body-color metal surfaces, Ford-branded floor mats, and wind-up windows. The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 90-mph speedometer and supplementary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, battery charge, and fuel level. Total mileage is unknown. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Decoding the serial number tag reveals the following:F10 – F-100 seriesD – 215ci V63 – 1953 modelR – Richmond, Virginia, assembly plant16188 – Production run numberW.