Ranchero 500

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»