Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957 as a utility coupe aka “gentleman’s pickup.” It was based on a full-size Fairlane 2-door wagon for the first three years, switching to the compact Falcon for another six before settling in as a mid-size for the rest of the duration (through 1979). This ’69 edition is from the Fairlane/Torino era and looks to be in overall good condition although it’s been in storage for some time. It may only need a new gas tank to be ready to roll again. Located in Rydal, Georgia, this pickup is available here on eBay where no-reserve bids have reached $5,600.
In the 1968-69 generation, more than 18,800 ’69 Ranchero’s were built, about half the number of its only competitor, the Chevy El Camino. Nearly two-thirds of them were the Ranchero 500, the truck equivalent of the Fairlane 500 automobile whose script was also used on the inside of the pickup. This one is equipped with Ford’s 302 cubic-inch small-block V8 (formerly the 289) with an automatic transmission. The truck has been sitting for a time and will only run off an external gas can. In this manner, it’s said to drive around the block just fine.
We’re told the odometer reading is 026994 which suggests that it has turned over. The body looks good as does the paint, but it looks more black than the dark green the seller says it wears. The black interior appears to have held up nicely. With paperwork saved from its days of being in storage, this car/truck might not require a lot of work, making it a nice driver for weekend outings.
I wouldn’t start it let alone drive it around the block with a plastic bottle of gasoline teetering against the power steering pump…other than that, it looks like a good solid project…I’ve had several Rancheros and loved each one of them…very nice find!
I think that’s the AWESOME new cooling system expansion tank.
Clicked onto the auction. Why all the tilted pictures? Was it owned by a Batman villain?
Too much whisky.
Is there such a thing?
I love the body style and look of this car. The only thing that turns me off on the ad is claiming it only has 28K miles on it. Really, a fifty year old car with that mileage. Just say you don’t know the mileage. Tell them the odometer reads 28K, but I don’t know if its accurate. Other than that, cool car and good luck with the sale.
Please re read the article. It states that odometer has rolled over.
Nice clean start for a restoration but that odometer has rolled over at least once
Appears to need little to make it road-worthy.
May be a fun odds-n-ends hauler for the local
Home Depot, etc… Less than a pickup in this
condition. Just don’t purchase by the ton.
I’m with Rixx66. Watch what you pay for it and you might be OK. Also, the speedo has been around once.
Good looking and seldom seen year of Ranchero. Reminds me of the pair of plastic ones that came with a Tonka car carrier! You could keep the truck, I just wanted the Rancheros.
Looks like a safe buy so far. The bed (and the rest of the car) is in good condition and the fuel issue wouldn’t cost much to fix. This would be a nice grocery getter and interesting car show entry plus it’s under $10k! (seems to be the going rate for any 60’s and 70’s car that runs and drives nowadays) $5600 with 5 hours left.
The cab is smaller than the hood, which is smaller than the cargo area. It looks so odd!
I think the seller made out well, and the buyer paid too much at $8300. I hope the buyer doesn’t believe that the car only has 27,000 miles on it and he/she is happy with the purchase. If buyer and seller are both happy, I’m happy for them!
SOLD for $8,300.