Vehicle Description
1964 Ford Falcon Ranchero
Ford's Falcon Ranchero had many forbearers. The first Model T and
Model A pickups consisted of a shortened car body with a separate
bed mounted in the rear; a rare domestic 1931 Model A Deluxe pickup
had smooth bed sides. The Australian market saw Ford launch a coupe
utility, or "ute," with integrated bed as early as 1934. Car-based
trucks were far more refined than a standard truck, but in an era
before our current pickup-as-fashion-statement environment, they
simply cost too much for a self-employed working man who needed a
work truck.
For consignment a 1964 version of the American "Ute" style
vehicle...look it's a car...no...it's a truck...it's a...Falcon
Ranchero! It has its factory V8 with a 4-speed transmission, it was
a color code delete special order #0289 vehicle, and a rare
driver's door spotlight, which the consigner stated was put on at
the factory. A few engine upgrades, nicely painted, and a good
looking interior and this is a fine example gracing our excessive
square footage at the Classic Auto Mall
Exterior
Retaining the 64 Falcon exterior nose, tail, hood and cabin
although sans the rear seat, this car has straight steel panels, a
nice looking bed showing signs of use, and shiny dimple free chrome
trimmings. This is all bathed in blue which is a quality respray,
showing a few faults, but otherwise very nice. The grille retains
its original beauty, as do the bumpers and headlight bezels. Magnum
500 wheels are now on all 4 corners and are wrapped in 205/70R14
radial tires.
Interior
A snazzy black and blue color combo adorns the interior. A simple
blue metal dash is up front, and has all the correct gauges and
buttons embedded within its confines. Dual aftermarket gauges hang
below this dash, and it has the original radio still in. Black
vinyl covers the split bench which makes use of tuck and roll
inserts, smooth bolsters and white piping separating the two
surfaces. A long chromed shift lever reaches toward the driver from
the center hump. Black carpeting in nice condition covers the
floors, and a black headliner with a few sags hangs above.
Drivetrain
A nice shiny 260ci V8 graces the clean engine bay. It has an
Edelbrock 500 CFM 4-barrel carburetor atop, a Weiand intake
manifold, and a 4-speed manual Toploader transmission. A Ford
8-inch rear with 3.25 gears makes up the axle configuration. Noted
also is an aluminum radiator, and a new dual exhaust system.
Undercarriage
A look underneath and everything looks solid, nicely painted and
structurally sound. No drips seen anywhere, and independent coil
springs for the front, and leaf springs for the rear. Drum brakes
are all around.
Drive-Ability
This Ranchero is a quick starter, idles smoothly, runs great,
drives nicely, and cruises comfortably at highway speed. Brakes
were very good, and handling was nice and tight.
A well done version of the Ranchero, with a few faults here and
there, but a rarely seen vehicle. I would even go as far to say
that in all our inventory, this is the only Ranchero, and may be
our first from this era. Some nice improvements on the engine, and
a well-cared for undercarriage.
VIN Decode
4R27F163088
4-1964
R-San Jose, CA Assy Plant
27-Falcon Ranchero
F-260ci V8 2bbl
163088-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 66A-Ranchero Base
COLOR (None Shown)
TRIM 44-Beige
DATE 24D-April 24th 1964
DSO 510289-Denver Special Order
AXLE 4-3.25 Conventional
TRANS 5-4 Speed Manual
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.