Vehicle Description
Introduced for 1957 and produced along several iterations through
1979, Ford's Ranchero combined utility and sportiness like few
other competing vehicles during its long run. Initially based on
the compact Falcon but progressing to mid-size status by 1968 as
part of the Fairlane series, the Ranchero continued in this basic
form through 1976. A three-model subseries, the Ranchero was
available in Ranchero 500, sporty Ranchero GT, and upscale Ranchero
Squire guises. Virtually all Ford powertrains were available with
the Ranchero, along with an amazing array of factory options,
making it possible for buyers to specify their very own Ranchero,
ranging from basic workhorses to fire-breathing muscle cars. This
1974 Ranchero Squire is a wonderful case in point, one of just
3,150 Squires produced for 1974 and 1 of just 68 with its
paint/trim codes comprising Ginger Glow Metallic paint, brown vinyl
top, and Medium Saddle vinyl split-bench seat. Highly optioned,
this Ranchero Squire is one of only 223 equipped with Ford's 460 CI
4-barrel big-block V-8 engine and C-6 SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic
3-speed automatic transmission. Other factory highlights include
air conditioning, power brakes and steering, power windows, and
tilt steering. GT instrumentation monitors vital functions and the
AM/FM radio includes an 8-Track tape player. According to known
history, it was delivered to Van Motor Sales in Leroy, Illinois as
a demonstrator, driven by the owner of the dealership for several
years before selling to the original owner, who subsequently traded
it back to the selling dealer. After the dealership eventually
closed, the original owner bought it back at the dealer's inventory
auction in 1994. In 2015, the Ranchero Squire joined the Mile High
Collection, with limited use and climate-controlled storage ever
since. As offered, this exceptionally rare 1974 Ford Ranchero
Squire remains unrestored with one repaint and highly original with
under 13,000 miles. As offered, the Ranchero sounds great with a
dual exhaust system sporting Flowmaster mufflers and rides on a set
of chrome Magnum 500 wheels mounting BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires.
Includes a Marti Report documenting factory data and equipment.
From the Mile-High Collection.