33 Millionth Ford F-Series Sold in Plano, Texas
The Ford F-Series pickup truck is one of the most successful vehicles of all time, having sold its 33-millionth unit to a long-time Ford customer in Plano, Texas.
To add to the milestone sale, last month saw a 31-percent increase in Ford truck sales, marking the strongest May demand for Ford trucks in seven years. A total of 71,604 Ford F-Series trucks were sold last month.
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The owner of the 33-millionth F-Series is Sam Loria, who purchased his first F-Series in 1969 and his newest F-150 Platinum is the 12th Ford he’s owned.
The F-Series is now in its 65th year of production and the 2013 Ford F-150 is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick and was recently named the “Best Light-Duty Pickup Truck” by Popular Mechanics magazine.
The F-Series has been the best-selling truck in America for 36 consecutive years and has sold 299,477 units so far in 2013.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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