Always losing your car keys? Ford has the solution: the Truckle

Birthday gift

Meet the Truckle, a handmade belt buckle, with which Ford is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the F-150. What’s so special about it? The belt buckle is a key holder! Behind the engraving is a hidden compartment that holds the key to a Ford F-150. Once you slide the key into the buckle, you can unlock or lock an F-150 hands-free. You won’t lose your key that way – it just sits on your hip.

Truckle

The Truckle is the brainchild of Andy Andrews, former rodeo cowboy and silversmith from Dammeron Valley, Utah. His company A Cut Above Buckles has been making unique handmade belt buckles for decades. Each Truckle starts as a simple piece of metal and is then hand formed, engraved and polished. The buckle is made of German silver and jeweler’s bronze, and the front features a detailed engraving of a classic F-150. The design subtly incorporates the year 1975 – the birth year of the American pickup.

Fashion meets functionality

According to Ford, the buckle works with keys on all F-Series trucks starting with the 2018 model year, and even other Ford models such as the Bronco or Mustang. The key remains fully usable while in the buckle. It is held in place by a metal lip and a small latch, keeping it firmly in place.

A tribute to 50 years of the F-150

The Truckle is part of the celebration of 50 years of the Ford F-150. The first print run, with a hefty price of $200, sold out within days. However, Ford promises that there are “more on the way.” Those who want it can also order a matching leather belt – in brown or black – for an additional $34.

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