Vehicle Description
- 289 SBF
- Headers
- Edelbrock aluminum intake
- Dual point ignition
- 4 speed manual Borg Warner Super T10
- Hurst Competition shifter
- Bed liner
- Manual steering and brakes
- Front disc, rear drum
- Chrome Crager wheels
- 1964 mustang steering conversion kit
- Rebuilt suspension with lowering springs
- Aftermarket Water temp, oil pressure and amp gauges
This is a very nice Ranchero that can be driven without the worry
of potential inclement weather, or traffic conditions. This car is
meant to be driven and enjoyed on the road! The nice rhino lined
bed is a great utility to haul anything and everything around town
in. The interior is nice with a newly upholstered bench seat,
original gauges with added aftermarket ones to complimentand a
nicesimplistic early 60's look. The 4 speed and 289 are a great
drivetrain combo, being used in many Mustangs, Falcons and
Fairlanes it has plenty of power and low end grunt as you shift
through gears.
History;
The Ford Ranchero was produced from 1957 through 1979. These were
unique vehicles - they were part car and part pickup truck. In
total, there were 508,355 examples constructed during its
production lifespan. The Ford Ranchero constructed from 1957
through 1959 was built atop a full-size Ford Fairlane platform.
They were offered in two trim levels initially. There was a Basic
and Custom model. The basic trim levels were intended for
traditional pickup truck buyers while the custom trim levels were
offered with accessories found on the Fairlane including two-tone
paint and steel bodyside moldings. The Ranchero, in both basic and
custom trims, were offered with a variety of engines. The engines
offered were the same offered on the Fairlane. In 1960 the Ranchero
decreased in size, now being placed on top of the Ford Falcon
platform. This made the vehicle lighter and less expensive than its
predecessor and most full-size pickup trucks. Under the hood was a
2.4-liter straight-six cylinder engine as standard. A year later,
the engine was changed to a 170 cubic-inch unit. In 1963, a 260
cubic-inch V8 unit was offered. 1966 was the final year the
Ranchero was built on the Falcon platform.
