From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 50s
Ford F-250 SEMA Restomod
A $800 1985 Ford F-250 now runs at SEMA with a 575-hp Ford Racing engine.
In brief
A $800 1985 Ford F-250 now runs at SEMA with a 575-hp Ford Racing engine. Matt Johnson rebuilt a $800 1985 Ford F-250 using a Ford Racing 460 V8 and custom suspension for the 2026 SEMA Show. Originally reported by Motor1.
Original Farm Truck
Matt Johnson bought a 1985 Ford F-250 for $800 from a farm field.
SEMA Restomod Build
Johnson rebuilt the truck with a Ford Racing 460 V8 engine and custom suspension.
Engine Details
The Ford Racing 460 V8 delivers 575 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque.
Suspension Work
John Carrick reworked the F-250's Twin Traction-Beam front suspension for long-travel articulation.
SEMA Show Presence
The truck is displayed at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with 37-inch Mickey Thompson Baja tires.
The short version
Matt Johnson rebuilt a $800 1985 Ford F-250 using a Ford Racing 460 V8 and custom suspension for the 2026 SEMA Show.
