Ford to Debut New 2006 Harley-Davidson F-150 in L.A.

"For the new Ford Harley-Davidson F-150, we've designed a cockpit that's a tribute to the open road," stated Ford

"For the new Ford Harley-Davidson F-150, we've designed a cockpit that's a tribute to the open road," stated F-Series Chief Designer Gordon Platto. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

F-Series Chief Designer Gordon Platto. "We've 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 that's been such an essential part of all our Harley trucks, and you're surrounded with styling that salutes motorcycle culture."

The folks at Harley seem to think 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. "We're proud to share the spirit

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

of Harley-Davidson authenticity in a unique interpretation of America's favorite truck, the Ford F-Series."

The unique interpretation Bischmann is talking about includes custom scalloped red stripes enhanced with electric blue across the beltline, highlighted with "Harley-Davidson" script.

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.