Vehicle Description
This 1957 Ford Ranchero has a fantastic custom exterior appearance
with some serious muscle under the hood. 1957 was the first year
for Ford's new "sedan-pickup," the Ranchero, debuting at the
National Automobile Show in New York. However, Ford's Australian
division began marketing the Ute, which was inspiration for the
Ranchero, more than 20 years earlier. Due to the Ute's success on
the Australian market, Ford decided to bring the revolutionary
design state-side with the introduction of the Ranchero. Ford
originally offered 2 Ranchero models, the standard Ranchero and the
flashier, stepped-up Custom Ranchero. Ranchero sales were quite
promising in 1957 with Ford selling over 20,000 vehicles in the
first year. These early Rancheros were essentially a standard Ford
Ranch Wagon with the rear half converted into a pickup. The
Ranchero was touted for its sleek sedan look combined with the
utilitarian usability of a light-duty pickup truck. Ford's
advertising materials called it "More than a car! More than a
truck!" This particular Ranchero has been customized both inside
and out, and spent the past 15+ years in the hands of
southern-based collectors. Under the hood is a 428 Cubic Inch Ford
V8 with dual 4 barrel carburetors which is a major upgrade from the
top-of-the-line 292 V8 that originally came on the Custom Pickups.
Driving this Ranchero Custom is a blast with a 4 Speed Manual on
the floor and the big block Ford engine really allows you to go
through all of the gears. Dual side-exit exhaust gives this big
block truck a nice throaty sound. The exterior brightwork and trim
has a fantastic look and gives this utility vehicle a nice
dressed-up look. This truck has a great stance sitting on Rev
Classic Chrome Wheels with 225/45R17 radial tires in Front and
245/45R17 radial tires in the rear which give this pickup a great
look and an even better ride. The steel truck bed is in fantastic
condition and has been coated in a Rhino-type liner for improved
protection. This Ranchero has been repainted to give it a mild
custom two-tone look in Raven Black and Gunsmoke Gray. The interior
on this Ranchero has a mild custom look as well. The original vinyl
bench has been upgraded to a comfier later model split bench
re-covered in black velour with "57 Ranchero" embroidered across
the backs. The black painted dash has a mostly original look with a
few upgrades tucked underneath. The dash is equipped with a 120 MPH
speedometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge, along with an AM
Radio and clock. An 8,000 RPM Sunpro Super Tach II has been mounted
to the steering column giving the truck that old-school drag race
look and feel. Temperature, volt, and oil pressure accessory gauges
have been tucked neatly under the dash as well. An AM/FM/Cassette
entertainment system has been tastefully incorporated under/behind
the driver's seat to maintain a stock look while allowing you to
listen to all of your tunes rolling down the road. Perhaps the most
desirable option on this Ranchero Custom is the original-type air
conditioning unit mounted under the dash so that you can stay cool
cruising down the road. Whether you're looking for your very first
classic car or truck, or you're looking to add to your collection,
this 1957 Ford Ranchero Custom Pickup would make an excellent
choice. Give us a call today!
*428 Cu. In. V8
*Dual 4 Barrel Carburetors
*4 Speed Manual Transmission
*Raven Black/Gunsmoke Gray Exterior
*Custom Black Velour Interior
*Air Conditioning
*Southern History
*17" Radial Tires on Rev Classics
*Upgraded Tachometer
*Accessory Under Dash Gauges
*Dual Side Exit Exhaust
*Odometer Reads: 91,498 Miles
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