Vehicle Description
This 1957 Ford Ranchero Custom Pickup is a beautifully restored
fifties pickup truck with great options and even better curb
appeal. While the Ranchero certainly looks like a true red-blooded
American invention, its roots actually date back to Australia in
1934 with the "Ute." The story goes that the idea for the Ute came
from an Australian farmer's wife who asked the local Ford plant to
build "a vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday, and which can
carry our pigs to market on Mondays?" So, Ford released the Ute in
Australia in 1934 but the hybrid car/pickup did not make its way
state-side for another 20+ years. See, Ford needed a vehicle to
compete with Chevy's luxury pickup, the Cameo, which made its debut
in the middle of 1955. So, on December 8, 1956, Ford introduced its
Ranchero at the National Automobile Show in New York and marketed
the new truck as "a new idea in motor vehicles." The Ranchero was a
well-received addition to Ford's truck lineup, lauded by critics
for the its beautiful styling paired with its practical utility.
Essentially, the Ranchero was Ford's standard Ranch Wagon with a
pickup truck bed mounted at the rear, giving the truck a car-like
feel when driving combined with the practicality of a truck. This
conglomeration of car and truck was later borrowed by many American
automakers including Chevrolet with its El Camino, Dodge with its
Sweptside pickups, Studebaker with its Champ pickups, and others.
This particular Ranchero is also the "Custom Pickup" model (66B
Code) which were the "flashier" looking of the two available
Rancheros in 1957. Powering this '57 Ranchero is a 292 Cubic Inch
V8 paired with a single 2 barrel carburetor that pushed out 212
horsepower when new. The 292 V8 is mated to an automatic
transmission so that anybody can take this classic Ford pickup for
a spin around the block. Exhaust exits the Ford Y-Block via a dual
exhaust setup that has a terrific throaty sound out the rear
tailpipes. With power brakes, and an upgraded dual master cylinder,
bringing this Ranchero to a complete stop is much easier and
accomplished in a more reliable fashion. Riding on a set of wide
whitewall bias-ply tires, each paired with a full wheelcover, this
1957 Ranchero has a great look going down the road. A Continental
Kit is also mounted on the rear of the truck, providing both a
spare tire and bit more 50s flair. Dual outside chrome mirrors and
spotlights add to the utility and classic look of this 1957 Ford.
The chrome and brightwork around the outside of this Ranchero is in
wonderful condition as well and shows quite nicely. The painted
steel bed and box on this pickup truck is in fantastic shape and
looks as if it's never been used. The exterior of this '57 Ranchero
has been correctly refinished in a beautiful two-tone paint scheme
consisting of Flame Red and Colonial White, just how this truck
came when it rolled off the San Jose factory floor back in 1957.
The interior on this Ranchero is absolutely gorgeous! The bench
seat has been reupholstered in Colonial White vinyl with Flame Red
pleated vinyl inserts. The matching two-tone door panels, red
carpeting, color-matched painted dash, and steering wheel all
appear to be in wonderful condition and all appear to be in their
stock configuration. The dash is equipped with a 120 MPH
speedometer, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge, along with a
retro-style AM/FM/Cassette entertainment system and clock. Whether
you're adding to your existing blue oval collection or you're
purchasing your very first classic pickup truck, this 1957 Ford
Ranchero Custom Pickup would make an excellent choice. Give us a
call today at 763-428-7337!
*292 Cu. In. V8
*Single 2 Barrel Carburetor
*Automatic Transmission
*Dual Exhaust
*Wide Whitewall Tires w/ Full Wheelcovers
*Power Brakes
*Correct Flame Red/Colonial White Exterior
*Correct Colonial/Flame Vinyl Interior
*Fender Skirts & Dual Outside Spotlights/Mirrors
*Upgraded AM/FM/Cassette Radio
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 13,776 Miles
