1985 Ford F-250 Restomod Sends Raptor Brand to the '80s at SEMA

Ford’s first Raptor didn’t arrive until 2008 at the 41st Baja 1000 in Ensenada, Mexico.

The Core Event

The high-performance F-150 SVT Raptor-R had a podium finish, and the Raptor name continues to grace the widened bodywork of some of Ford’s most powerful pickups.

Key Facts

But imagine if Raptor had come around about two decades earlier.

Context & Significance

The high-performance F-150 SVT Raptor-R had a podium finish, and the Raptor name continues to grace the widened bodywork of some of Ford’s most powerful pickups.

Outlook

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