Vehicle Description
Here's a classic 1965 Ford Ranchero with an upgraded stroker V8,
five-speed stick-shift, and luxury A/C interior. Oh yeah, this is
an exceptionally cool and useful custom that you can pick up for
far less than you could build it yourself.
We can't get enough of Wimbledon White. While it was a standard
factory color, it just seemed to make its way to many of Ford's
best performance machines. So it only seems fitting to be the
factory-correct color for this enhanced Ranchero. It was repainted
in 2009, and the way it still shines today tells you this was a
solid investment in quality. And while we'll dive into the
performance upgrades in a just a moment, it's worth noting that
this car really looks like it was ready for speed from day one. The
upgraded face of the 2nd generation Falcon looks great on the
Ranchero with a wider front end and a larger bumper with more
chrome. The profile has a great style line in the sheetmetal that
looks like it's pointing the car forward, and this is furthered by
the full-length trim. Even the taillights look like afterburners.
Plus, the addition of American Racing Torq Thrust wheels adds to
this sporty personality. But even with all this, don't forget about
the Ranchero's practical side. With a tough rubber floor mat in the
bed and locking storage box, this classic can still have pickup
truck usefulness.
You're going to love showing off the interior. While red was the
original color, this has been upgraded with the full Ron Mangus
premium touch. That means a split bench covered in leather, cup
holder center console, and an overall uniform appearance. And if
you look at the doors, you'll see they kept the original paint on
the tops, just to remind you this is a classic with a history. This
Ranchero has been updated with the right features like a Blaupunkt
AM/FM/CD stereo and R134a air conditioning. But as you slip behind
the Lecarra steering wheel, grab the gearshift, and spot the large
Summit tach, you soon realize that this comfortable Ranchero is
also a performance machine.
The engine bay looks fantastic. The shine of the air topper, ribbed
valve covers, and upgraded pulleys signify both style and strength.
The Ranchero's relationship to the Falcon/Mustang makes it great
for V8 upgrades. So while the factory topped out at 289
cubic-inches, this one has been given a serious upgrade in power
with a 347ci crate motor from the quality builders at Speedomotive.
The mighty motor inhales deeply through an Edelbrock four-barrel
carburetor, and it exhales with authority as tri-y headers add even
more horsepower as they also contribute to the rumbling dual
exhaust. You've got complete control over this muscular V8 and its
thunderous soundtrack thanks to the five-speed manual transmission.
Plus, you have a thick front sway bar, front disc brakes, and
modern Goodyear tires for grip.
Complete with owner's manual and a large maintenance record file,
this one is ready for everything from the car show to the morning
commute. So if you've been looking for a great total package
classic, don't let this one slip away. Call today!!!