Vehicle Description
This 1958 Ford Ranchero might have a pickup bed in the back, but
the whole vehicle is way too pretty to be hauling loads. This is a
well-restored example that will make you marvel at everything from
the beautiful factory two-tone paint to details like the
Thunderbird script on the V8. In fact, the overall idea on this one
is simple: it's an impressive year for the Ranchero, and so they
made sure the full package was impressive.
1958 was a great year for the Ranchero because It carries a lot of
design cues from another two-door in the Ford family: the
Thunderbird. The new aggressive styling features quad headlights,
and for this year only, there's bright hood scoop trim. Because
this is a true 1950s machine, the amount of chrome can just about
be described in acres. The front end is practically made from
brightwork, so it's terrific to be putting a mirror-like face
forward. The side trim package is quite stylish with the sweeping
line that starts at the headlight and arches down the side until it
meets up with the rear piece that's rocketing up the body. Not only
does this look awesome, but also it serves as the main dividing
line for the two-tone paint. The factory-correct Silverstone Blue
and Raven Black were given plenty of care during the restoration,
and so you have a wonderful mix of one with a beautiful metallic
glow and the other has the luster of a grand piano. And everything
from the factory wheel covers with whitewalls to the Ford family
crest on the tailgate handle prove that this is a thoughtful
classic.
The appeal of the interior is as clear as black and
white...literally. The exterior black returns on the door tops,
dash, and carpeting. It's now joined by white accenting in all the
right places. Plus, the tweed-like cloth inserts on the seats and
doors basically looks like you mixed the two colors. The knobs,
dials, and brightwork give you that terrific classic car feeling.
There are nice details, too, like the working heater and backlit
gauges. It's a total vintage experience, right down to the factory
steering wheel with Ford crest in the center. In fact, the only
upgrade you'll notice is a well-integrated retro-style radio that
gives you a modern digital AM/FM tuner for upgraded driving
music.
Tilt the hood forward to see classic Ford V8 power. The 292
cubic-inch V8 with a four-barrel carburetor on top was once in the
T-bird, and so we think the upgraded Thunderbird valve covers are
quite cool. Plus, the big air grabber, bold blue block, and overall
tidy presentation make this worthy of showing off. The V8 fires up
easily like a well-respected machine should, and it makes the right
low tone out of the dual exhaust. And since you'll want to take
this Ranchero everywhere, there are also nice driving features like
the two-speed automatic transmission and power steering. Also,
don't forget to look at the fresh undercarriage. It reminds you of
the total quality of the restoration as well as why this feels so
solid on the road.
Here's a distinct classic with a beautiful presentation over every
inch. If you want a true vintage stunner, you know you can't let
this Ranchero get away. Call today!!!
