Vehicle Description
Here's one seriously cool bit of automotive history in motion that
comes along at a great price. This 1962 Ford Ranchero represents
the first model to roll out in a revolutionary half-car, half-truck
configuration that made it easy to climb in and drive while
standing by ready, willing and able to haul burdens as needed. It's
looking sharp both inside and out and is armed with a period
correct engine under its hood that's running in fine form.
When it was introduced, the Ranchero broke quite a few automotive
industry rules. Built off of an automobile assembly line yet sold
via Ford's truck division, it was a definite hit with both the
automotive press and the American buying public. This '62 features
a clean white exterior that does it proud - it was repainted a
while back and the work performed has held up well, so it has a
slick texture and a great shine. Take a peek up close and you'll
see that this Ford is in pretty impressive shape for a car more
than 55 years old - it remains solid-looking and well-aligned, with
a hood and doors that open and close smoothly and show nice, even
gaps. It's not only come through the decades strong, but it also
remains in stock configuration. Its full array of exterior
fittings, including both the front and rear bumpers, side mirrors
and door handles, were all replaced and look great as they sit
alongside original trim and badges that also present well.
The updated interior waiting inside the doors is a definite winner
- it features a hard to find balance of vintage appeal with a
tasteful amount of aftermarket customization added. The bench seat
now wears a snug fitting leather cover that's very much in keeping
with the style of this Ranchero's era and has yet to show any
creasing or discoloration from use - there's also a little bit of
interior storage space just behind it that will likely come in
handy. The door panels, as well as the headliner above, really look
clean and were no doubt recently added. Farther forward, the
original steering wheel sits on a column that, along with the dash
area just behind it, has seen the prepping it needed to leave it
with a smooth tan surface, and the pad running the width of the
cabin has a custom wrap that adds to the overall appearance of the
interior. The instrument panel is crystal clear and offers gauges
that all function as intended. Just in front of the bench seat, the
manual shifter has been relocated from its original position on the
column and now sits within easy reach. The bed area is in great
shape, with no damage in sight from shifting cargo over the
years.
A 200 cubic inch incline 6, known as the "Thriftpower 6" in its
day, sits below the hood in an orderly engine compartment. It
received a tune-up just recently and is in very good form, starting
right up with a turn of the ignition key and running very smoothly.
It pairs with a 4-speed manual transmission to make for a highly
functioning vintage drivetrain that's very much up to the demands
of frequent driving. This nicely restored classic rolls on a set of
black steel wheels wrapped with Toyo tires. The undercarriage below
appears to be in just the solid condition you'd expect based on the
rest of the car.
Well restored and running with confidence-inspiring smoothness,
this 1962 Ford Ranchero is a seldom seen classic whose model
represented an adventurous deviation from the norm. Call today!
