Vehicle manufacturers occasionally produce what I call well-kept secrets. These are vehicles that don’t sell in significant numbers because the company doesn’t promote them heavily. The 1969 Ford Ranchero Rio Grande is a perfect example, as it barely rated… more»
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Cool Hot Rod Cruiser: 1962 Ford Ranchero
Is it a car? Is it a truck? Is it both? Well, yes, it’s both, but it’s a lightweight in terms of its truck tendencies. Still, 20,000 buyers lined up in 1962 and plunked down $2,300+ for Ford’s functional… more»
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Project Potential: 1957 Ford Ranchero
Listed here on craigslist out of Duncan, British Columbia, this 1957 Ford Ranchero is a rolling project that’s ready for a new owner to take across the finish line. The seller says it’s not numbers-matching but is equipped with… more»
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All Original: 1965 Ford Ranchero Deluxe
The Coupe Utility was an Australian invention that changed the automotive world. It perfectly combined the comfort of a family Sedan with the versatility of a Pickup. It proved to be a global hit, with “Utes” plying roads across… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1957 Ford Ranchero
Hiding in this garage is a 1950s classic that is certain to turn heads. It is a 1957 Ford Ranchero featuring a range of custom touches that don’t detract from its inherent charm. This beauty appears to need nothing,… more»
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351 V8 4-Speed Project: 1964 Ford Ranchero
Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957 as a pickup based on the company’s 2-door station wagon. They shifted gears in 1960 and built the Ranchero on the new Falcon compact platform through 1965. This seller has a ’64 Ranchero… more»
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Affordable V8: 1966 Ford Ranchero
Affordability is often a genuine consideration when enthusiasts are searching for a classic to park in their garage. This 1966 Ford Ranchero ticks that box, with its lack of rust and the V8 under the hood adding to its… more»
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Clean Cruiser: 1970 Ford Ranchero GT
This 1970 Ford Ranchero GT is a well-preserved and tastefully upgraded example of Ford’s muscle truck era, now listed here on eBay with a clean title. Finished in eye-catching Springtime Yellow with polished chrome and trim, the seller describes… more»
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BF Auction: Pair Of Ford Rancheros
Even those who loathe the Blue Oval must admit that Ford’s product planners were good at their jobs in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. They found niches before anyone else and they improved upon niches that others found. The… more»
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Customized Oddball: 1969 Ford Ranchero
Ford introduced two new products in 1957. One was the Skyliner, a retractable hardtop that turned into a convertible with a flick of a switch. The other was the Ranchero, a pickup based on a wagon platform rather than… more»
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49k Original Miles: 1965 Ford Ranchero 289
This 1965 Ford Ranchero is a striking-looking vehicle that is a turnkey proposition for its new owner. From the V8 under its hood to the odometer reading of 49,000 original miles, there’s a lot to like about this classic…. more»
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Pair of Ford Rancheros: Runner Plus Donor
The Ford Ranchero debuted in 1957 as a utility vehicle or “Ute”. That translates to a pickup based on a 2-door station wagon. It was modestly successful, yet Ford transferred it from a full-size to compact platform with the… more»
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Cheap Project: 1961 Ford Ranchero
Ford scored a pair of firsts with its Ranchero. The first “first” is obvious: They came to market two years ahead of their arch nemesis, Chevrolet, and its El Camino. Their second first was their decision, starting in the… more»
V8 “Ute” Project: 1964 Ford Ranchero
After three years as a full-size pickup, the Ford Ranchero was a compact “Ute” (utility vehicle) from 1960 to 1965. During that period, it was based on the successful Falcon, one of many cars that the Falcon would spawn… more»
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Power Windows! 1959 Ford Ranchero “Ute”
Ford introduced not one but two new creative products in 1957 that were not matched by Chevrolet (at least right away). One was the Skyliner, the car with the retractable hardtop. The other was the Ranchero, a utility vehicle… more»
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Cheap V8: 1971 Ford Ranchero
Patient enthusiasts often feel rewarded when they locate an affordable and viable project candidate. This 1971 Ford Ranchero ticks that box, while the healthy V8 under the hood adds to its appeal. It needs work to recapture its former… more»
