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2006 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 Preview

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Black-on-Black F-150 gets the Custom H-D Treatment

Do you like the rumble of a "V" configured engine? Well, it might not be a V-twin, but the upcoming Harley-Davidson F-150 looks about as menacing as a black-on-black Softail and should go pretty quick too, with a Triton V8 under the hood.

Like a motorcycle the new F-150 sports large diameter wheels, the pickups being monotone black 22-inch polished aluminum rims in a sporty 5-spoke design.

"This truck builds on the legacy of toughness thats been the hallmark of the Ford brand," commented Ford President Steve Lyons.

The upcoming Harley-Davidson F-150 looks about as menacing as a black-on-black Softail and should go pretty quick too. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

Black is the theme, inside and out. The special edition Ford features

"The boldest Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 ever" features the custom look of high-gloss piano black, black aniline leather seating and lots and lots of chrome. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

That brightwork rings the instrument dials, interior handles, vent surrounds, floor shifter and door pulls. Whats more, a serialized

"For the new Ford Harley-Davidson F-150, weve designed a cockpit thats a tribute to the open road," stated F-Series Chief Designer Gordon Platto. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

"For the new Ford Harley-Davidson F-150, weve designed a cockpit thats a tribute to the open road," stated Ford F-Series Chief Designer Gordon Platto. "Weve introduced high-gloss Piano Black cues along the instrument panel, center stack and console to bring in a feeling of visual motion. Combine that with the rich leather and bright chrome thats been such an essential part of all our Harley trucks, and

The first thing most should notice will be the custom chrome billet grille and blacked out headlights. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

The folks at Harley-Davidson seem to think that the new F-150 pays tribute to motorcycle culture too, and no company would know better what cruiser aficionados want.

"No one understands their customers better than Ford and Harley-Davidson," said Joanne Bischmann, vice president - marketing, Harley-Davidson. "Were proud to share the spirit of Harley-Davidson authenticity in a unique interpretation of Americas favorite truck, the Ford F-Series."

The unique interpretation Bischmann is talking about includes custom scalloped red stripes

The Harley-Davidson F-150s 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton V8 delivers 300-horsepower at 5,000 rpm and a stout 365 lb-ft of torque at 3,750 rpm. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

But the first thing most should notice will be the custom chrome billet grille and blacked out headlights. More chrome can be seen on the side tubes that sit between the wheel wells, while a tough looking front chin spoiler adds to the sport-truck appearance.