Vehicle Description
Here's one seriously cool bit of automotive history in motion that
comes along at a great price. This 1964 Ford Ranchero represents 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 V8 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 '64 features
a clean Wimbledon White exterior that does it proud - it was
repainted a while back and the work performed has held up well,
although it's certainly not perfect and does show some age. 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. Many of
its 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 bed out back was painted to match the body, and it's showing a
few cracks and blemishes in the finish, so a spray-in bedliner
might be a nice addition for a cool look and added durability.
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, two-tone tweed cover that's very much in
keeping with the style of this Ranchero's era and has yet to show
any major issues 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
even though the carpet was replaced as well, it does have a couple
tears in it that could use some attention. Farther forward, the
three-spoke, wood-rimmed 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 black surface that contrasts very
nicely against the white exterior. The instrument panel is crystal
clear and offers gauges that all function as intended, augmented
with an auxiliary unit attached below the dash. Just in front of
the bench seat, the 4-speed manual shifter sits within easy reach,
almost beckoning the driver to slam through some gears and have a
little fun.
The F-code 260 cubic inch V8 under the hood is believed to be
original to the car, sitting below the hood in an orderly engine
compartment. Topped with a chrome air cleaner and Ford finned valve
covers, it has signs of maintenance throughout 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, spinning a Ford 8-inch rear end
filled with highway-friendly 3.25 gears. Underneath it's very solid
and features an updated single exhaust that provides a great
soundtrack, and power front disc brakes are equipped for great
stopping power. The car-truck sits on steel wheels adorned with
wire wheels, all of which are wrapped in whitewall Goodyear radials
for a very clean look.
Well restored and running with confidence-inspiring smoothness,
this 1964 Ford Ranchero is a seldom seen classic whose model
represented an adventurous deviation from the norm. Call today!
