Backward 1952 Ford F-1 pickup redefines the term 'reverse engineering'

Don't panic if you see a classic Ford pickup speeding backwards on the outskirts of Indianapolis. It's a custom-made, Bizarro World-inspired model built by retired IndyCar driver Davey Hamilton.

Building a backwards truck is more difficult than simply popping the body off the frame and swapping it around. Hamilton explained sourcing a suitable project was the first challenge, because many classic trucks had a small rear window that wouldn't have provided enough visibility. His dad helped him find an unrestored, 1952 Ford F-1 (the modern-day F-150's predecessor) that wasn't too far gone to save, and that had a relatively big rear window. Decades of patina make it even cooler.

All of the body mounts were modified, and Hamilton carved a new footwell into the back of the cab. Inside, there's a pair of seats from a Polaris RZR, and an aluminum dashboard made by the racer's dad. While everything fits, those who fall into the big and/or tall category might not.