Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1971 Ford Ranchero GT
for consideration. This rare 1971 Ranchero GT is one of only 3,632
GT models produced in '71, it is in exceptional condition and
well-appointed with many factory options. The original owner(s) of
this Ranchero wanted to restore it and begun the process in the
late 1990's at Rossi Repair in Grants Pass, OR; the engine was sent
out to a professional rebuilder (Southworth Inc. Eugene, Oregon);
engine then was reinstalled by Rossi Repair. The owners couldn't
pay for the engine work so James Rossi then stored the vehicle
inside his shop awaiting payment. The vehicle sat for the next
twelve years inside Rossi Repair; eventually the owners lost
interest and Rossi filed a Mechanics Lien with the DMV; Rossi
decided to sell the vehicle and completed the following restorative
repairs to get it cleaned up again: cleaned and sealed gas tank,
new fuel pump, aftermarket carburetor (later replaced with correct
factory carb), new water pump, rebuilt front disc brakes (new pads,
rotors, and calipers) and new rear brakes (cylinders and brake
shoes).
From there, this Ranchero was purchased by a gentleman out of Bend,
Oregon in September of 2012 - it was repainted by Rossi in June of
2013 (color change from Grabber Blue to Bright Red) and other parts
have been replaced; NOS kick-down solenoid, new choke tube,
reproduction fuel filter, original air cleaner, NOS original PVC
valve, new PVC hoses reproduction coil installed, original rear
bumper, reproduction door seals, reproduction radiator hoses and
heater hoses, new temperature sender, NOS ported vacuum switch, new
exhaust gaskets, replaced brake hoses and master cylinder,
reproduction vacuum hoses and various NOS knobs, emblems, and
fasteners. The 351 Cleveland V8 was rebuilt at 81,400 miles. In
September 2016, the original mileage was at 81,655 and it currently
sits with 81,880 miles on the odometer. Please call or email us
today for more information.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.