Ford pioneered the “gentlemen’s pickup” in 1957 with the Ranchero. Based on the company’s 2-door station wagon, the product was more “civilized” that the F100 or other Ford trucks. Though different platforms and sizes were used over the years,… more»
Ranchero
Aug 15, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Pickup Pair! 1970 And 1971 Ford Ranchero GT
When I stumbled upon a listing for a pair of Ford Rancheros I thought, hey maybe it’s a BOGO deal or a package arrangement. Nope, it’s a single listing advertising two similar cars but they’re still worthy of a… more»
May 28, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Owner Woodie? 1971 Ford Ranchero Squire
If you’re a fan of the days when the coolest station wagons had those faux wood panels running down the sides, perhaps the only concept I can think of that may one-up it (even if ever so slightly) is… more»
May 10, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Fully Loaded: 1979 Ford Ranchero 351 Survivor
With 1979 marking the final year of production for Ford’s Ranchero, it wasn’t unusual for buyers to treat themselves by adding a few creature comforts to their new purchase. That is the case with our feature vehicle because its… more»
May 5, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Custom Combo! 1965 Ford Comechero Pickup
When it comes to custom vehicles, it’s hard to say what’s more important, the vision or the skill set of the person making it, although both of course are vital. We’ve featured a few custom trucks here on Barn… more»
Apr 2, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Driver Quality: 1964 Ford Falcon Ranchero
The Ranchero began in 1957 as something of a “gentlemen’s pickup,” based on a car platform rather than a truck. It was full-size from 1957-59, then switched to the compact Falcon for 1960-65, and finally to the intermediate Fairlane… more»
Mar 22, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Holman-Moody V8 Power! 1969 Ford Ranchero
The Ford Ranchero was a “gentleman’s” pickup that was based on three types of platforms during its 23 years on the market. This edition from 1969 is pretty rough and was a parts car at one point. That is… more»
Mar 20, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare 1971 Ford Ranchero “Special Value Package”
While it never received the mainstream acceptance that its builders expected, the Ford Ranchero and Chevy El Camino were recognized as attractive propositions by a particular segment of the motoring community. While they didn’t possess the load-carrying capabilities of… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
#111 Off The Line: 1960 Ford Ranchero
Ford launched the first “gentleman’s” pickup in 1957, a truck based on a car platform (2-door wagon). After selling 45,000 copies in three years, they went in a different direction for 1960 – basing it on the new Falcon… more»
Dec 15, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Utility Coupe: 1962 Ford Falcon Ranchero
The Ranchero was the first of the “gentleman’s” pickups, which was based on a car platform rather than a truck. While it started as a full-size model in 1957, the Ranchero shifted to a compact when the Falcon came… more»
Dec 4, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nicely Restored 1969 Ford Ranchero 302
There are times when I look at vehicles like this 1969 Ranchero, and I wonder how a new version would sell if Ford were to produce it. Would it be a massive sales hit, or would it be a… more»
Oct 4, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Simply Spotless: 1958 Ford Ranchero Custom
Vehicles like the Ford Ranchero represent an interesting compromise for the motoring public. They offer greater load-carrying capacity than you might expect to find in a sedan or station wagon but with greater comfort and refinement than most people… more»
Aug 17, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Hot Rod Ute! Modified 1957 Ford Ranchero
The story famously goes that a customer wrote to car companies about how they needed a car to go to church on Sunday, and carry farm equipment on Monday. The “ute” was born, and Chevrolet cornered the market with… more»
Jun 15, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
428 Cobra Jet! 1969 Ford Ranchero GT
The fourth-generation Ford Ranchero GT with the R-Code 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8 was a rare truck when new. With an automatic transmission, production may have been as little as 100 units. This pickup seems to be in… more»
Jun 11, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Shelby GT350 Mustero? 1966 Ford Mustang Pickup
While the Ford Mustang was a huge success when it first came out, Ford wanted to make certain it also would have a performance reputation. For that, they brought in Carroll Shelby to add his magic and the GT350… more»
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Custom Show Car! 1963 Ford Fairlane Ranchero
The Fairlane shared its front half as the basis of Ford’s Ranchero during model years 1957-59 and again from 1966-71. Meanwhile, the 1960-65 Ranchero utilized the compact Ford Falcon platform. Today’s feature car resulted from the challenge to build… more»
