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Barrett-Jackson is promoting Ken Block’s iconic 1977 Ford F-150 customized Hoonitruck throughout their Scottsdale Public sale later this month (January 18-26, 2025), and it’s being offered with no reserve!
Designed and constructed by the late professional rally driver Ken Block with the Hoonigan Racing Division, the all-wheel drive Hoonitruck premiered within the Gymkhana TEN video, and was seen once more in Climbkhana Two. We received to see it in Las Vegas at SEMA in 2018, and it was a factor of magnificence.
The “Hoonitruck” was constructed by Block and the Hoonigan staff in collaboration with Detroit Velocity. It took two years to construct from thought to actuality for the viral Gymkhana drift video collection. It’s powered by a 914-horsepower twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that places energy to the bottom via a customized all-wheel-drive system. It features a bespoke, 3D-printed consumption manifold designed by Ford Efficiency, seen via the hood and flanked by two turbochargers.
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Sitting low and extensive, “Hoonitruck” rolls on customized wheels that function actual beadlocks, all wrapped in Toyo tires. The cabin works like a race automotive and options the Bosch Motorsports system with trailer hitch, brake controller, increase management and display screen with Ford Sync.
“The genius and expertise of Ken Block was taken far too early from all of us,” mentioned Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Ken took me for a wild experience in one in every of his all-wheel-drive automobiles in Scottsdale a couple of years in the past earlier than we auctioned it for charity. It’s one in every of my all-time favourite public sale moments. The ‘Hoonitruck’ celebrates Ken’s unmatched spirit all through his profession as a world-class rally driver {and professional} drifter. I’m excited that now we have the possibility to supply this unimaginable customized truck in January in celebration of Ken’s lasting influence on the motorsports group. This practice truck has a really exceptional legacy and could be an honored addition to any assortment.”
As we mentioned, “Hoonitruck” was featured in Gymkhana TEN, the place Block piloted the truck alongside part of Route 66 in Shamrock, Texas. It additionally starred in Climbkhana TWO as a part of Block’s climb up China’s 5,000-foot-high Tianmen Mountain freeway. If you happen to’ve seen both of those movies, you realize what a freaking beast this truck is!
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“Ken was a devoted household man, in addition to a top-notch competitor,” mentioned Steve Davis, Barrett-Jackson president. “He got here from a ‘Ford household’ and realized to drive in his father’s 1977 Ford F-150, even doing his first burnout in it. That impressed Ken to make use of the identical mannequin and yr F-150 to construct ‘Hoonitruck.’ This truck represents each facet of Ken’s life, from his household focus to his driving abilities and skill to construct superb automobiles.”
Given the provenance of this automobile, now we have little doubt that it’s going to go for some critical cash. If you wish to be a part of the motion, you possibly can register to bid right here. Good luck!
