Beginning in 1952 and running through 1974, Ford usually branded its station wagons separately from its passenger cars. In the full-size department, the Ranch Wagon was the starting point (like the Custom), the Country Sedan was the middle model (like the Galaxie), and the Country Squire was top-of-the-line (aligned with the LTD from 1965 on). The seller has a 4-door Ranch Wagon from 1967 that’s been sitting in a barn long enough for the engine and one wheel to be stuck in place. Located in Primghar, Iowa, this potential project will need lots of attention and is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,200. A nod goes to “Zappenduster” for the tip.
With every redesign or styling update of the big Fords over a 20+year span, the Ranch Wagon was included. For example, when the vehicles were redone in 1965 and gained stacked headlights, so did the Ranch Wagon. At first, the Ranch Wagon was only offered as a 2-door, but a 4-door soon followed. Then in 1961, the 2-door model was dropped as the demand for it wasn’t strong any longer. In 1967, Ford produced about 24,000 Ranch Wagons, which equaled only 13% of total full-size wagon assemblies.
The seller’s mildly rusty example has a 289 cubic inch V8 with a 3-speed-manual transmission, the standard package in 1967. We’re told the frame and floors are solid, so whatever corrosion there is must be in the sheet metal. The wagon traveled some 129,000 miles before it found itself in a dusty old barn for reasons not mentioned.
You won’t be able to move it without dragging it since one of the brakes is frozen. And the engine won’t turn either, which may mean you’ll need to hunt up another 289 – or perhaps go the restomod route. The interior isn’t too bad, though the front upholstery has some long slits in it. If you bought the wagon, we assume you’d try to restore it, as $5k for a donor is pricey. And bring cash, as no trades will be entertained.
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