Ranchero 500

460 Power! 1973 Ford Ranchero 500

I’ve always had a “thing” for Chevrolet’s El Camino but have been indifferent towards the Ford Ranchero. I’m not sure why, after all, Ford beat Chevy to the introductory punch and jumped on the downsizing trend several years in… more»

Update: 1979 Ford Ranchero 500 with 1,308 Miles

UPDATE – “Return of the Ranchero” could be an appropriate movie title, I guess, for this 1979 Ford Ranchero 500 time capsule with 1,308 original miles. It’s back for a sequel after being featured last December here on Barn… more»

Project Pickup: 1968 Ford Ranchero 500

From 1957 to 1979, the Ranchero was a staple in the Ford lineup. Technically a coupe utility, it was often referred to as a “gentleman’s pickup” because it was based on a car platform, not a truck. This fourth-generation… more»

Gentleman’s Pickup: 1969 Ford Ranchero 500

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… more»

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