Rare Factory V8 - 4 Speed Rare Factory Spotlight/mirror One Of One Custom Order on 2040-cars
RARE 1964 RANCHERO:
FACTORY
260 V8 / 4-SPEED / SPOTLIGHT This is a
ONE of a KIND Rare Ranchero, the only known existing 1964 Ranchero, possibly the only 1964 Ranchero ever produced
that is a Factory V8 / 4-speed Ranchero with
the rare drivers side Spotlight/Mirror
… a custom order option rarely seen on
any Ranchero! … and to make this 64 Ranchero even more
unique… it was a custom order DSO with NO Paint Code on the DATA Plate.
This Ranchero also came as a unique base model, no side trims or tail marker
trims or hood ornament… no holes ever drilled! Another rarely selected option this Ranchero
has are the back-up lights built into the rear tail lights. THIS IS A ONE-OF-ONE, ...POSSIBLY THE RAREST
1964 RANCHERO V8 ever produced! HISTORY: The
DATA Plate & VIN Decode show this car was built in San Jose for DSO 51;
DENVER Colorado. It has the DSO Number 51-0289. I have included the DATA Plate photo,
and you can clearly see the blank spot where the Color Code would have been
stamped. In restoration of this rare Ranchero, we went down to bare metal, and
pulled the carpet & interior out. The
original base color we found was a darker blue- green, not a normal Ford line
color. Since this was such a rare car, we wanted to do it honor by selecting a
beautiful Show Quality 1964 FORD Color, deep Pacific Blue Metallic in quality 2-stage
paint with clear coat. This color also was appropriate as this rust free
Ranchero has spent most of its life in the San Diego area of California, close
to the Pacific Ocean. FRAME-ON RESTORATIONS: Time was taken to also paint all
interior dash, side window molding & trims, back seat window trim, etc, in the
matching Pacific Blue Metallic color. The driver’s side floor pan had a weak
spot from water collecting under the drivers feet over the years… so we
professionally had a new OEM stamped, molded steel pan fully welded &
sealed into place. I have photos available to show the high quality of work
that went into the restoration. New OEM style 80/20 loop carpet, with padding,
special designed for the 4-speed model Ranchero only was put into the car. The seat
was professionally redone by a noted show quality shop, in 2-toned & deep
textured black with silver accents. The headliner was done in matching black,
and the car received all new black sun visors, sill plates & door panels.
We used the nicer upgraded chrome trim Fairlane armrests. When the car was
taken down to metal, it was clear to see that this rare option Ranchero had
never been drilled out for side trims. It does sport the fender 260-V8 markers.
Bumpers front and back were triple chromed to show quality. I located NOS tail
light lenses with the reverse lights and hard to find NOS tail bucket rubber
gaskets. The bed was brushed down, but left as is as all metal was solid. Many
items were left as is and original such as the rear Steer Emblem on the
tailgate. Since this Ranchero is so clean without lots of ornaments, we chose
to paint out the side trim to match the bed and keep the lines of this Ranchero
flowing. We wanted the rare chrome spotlight option to also stand out and be
noticed! I have been told that there are less than a few hundred, maybe even only
a hundred or so V8 with 4-speed Rancheros that even remain today. There is NO
OTHER 1964 Ranchero even known to exist,
having the Rare Spotlight & build options that you find here. MECHANICAL: I have all of the paperwork on the prior full
rebuild of the factory & correct date/number production matching 260 V8. Ranchero REAR AXLE 3.25
to 1. NOTES
& RECEIPTS show V-8 was fully re-done less than 10,000 miles ago, with full
rebuild including rings, heads, etc…professionally done from bottom end up and
SIMS test of 63 lbs. Oil Pressure, Oil Flow rate 27 & Compression of 160. New
Elgin PRO-STOCK 351 Cam installed. The engine has a vintage WIEAND dual plane
Aluminum Intake Manifold and a rebuilt vintage Ford Holley HP 4V carb; (noted:
Peformer 289-Holey 4845) The distributor was custom curved, electronic Perlux
Ignitor, Jacobs Wires & Jacobs Coil. HEADERS are installed on the car, out
through a free flow dual exhaust system. Engine has been professionally dressed
in Ford Racing polished aluminum finned valve covers & polished aluminum
air cleaner with full breathing & cleanable air filter. Newer radiator, new
battery, new hoses, belts, etc. Newer GT
Radial Tires 215/60 15. Car comes with a matching all new aluminum wheel &
tire to the nice 15” set now on the car. TERMS OF SALE: This is a 50 year old vehicle, sold as-is with many items restored as
described and rebuilt and many items still vintage & original. This is a
very rare, investment grade vehicle. Deposit of $1500.00 due immediately upon
end of auction, balance due within 5 days unless prior arrangements approved. Seller reserves right to not
complete any sale and/or relist for failure to pay as per terms of listing without
any seller recourse. Buyer responsible for all transport costs or storage
arrangements after 15 days. Any questions CALL ME 206-650-6100 Thanks
& Good Luck Biddding!! |
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