1979 Ford Ranchero Gt 46,000 Miles, Classic Custom Hot Rod Truck 1977 1978 on 2040-cars
Sacramento, California, United States
Body Type:Standard Cab Pickup
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.8L 351Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Ranchero
Trim: GT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Options: Cassette Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 45,807
Sub Model: GT
1979 Ranchero GT with only 46,000 miles. Last year of the Ranchero which makes it very collectable. 351M engine with a 2 barrel for good gas mileage and a C-6 Transmission. Power brakes, power steering, power seats, Push Button AM/FM with cassette, Tilt Wood GT Steering Wheel. New BF Goodrich 60 series tires mounted on chrome reverse wheels with baby moon hubcaps. New: brakes, front rotors, rear drums, spark plugs, speakers, battery. Air Shocks in rear, receiver hitch. Body is Laser straight with no rust anywhere. There is a small 10" x 5" area on the roof that has some hazing. Paint is like new and could use a polish buffing to get rid of some slight surface rub marks on the hood where a funny friend tried to do a Starsky & Hutch slide across the hood! All original Brougham interior with a crack free dash. Bucket seats with fold down arm rests are nice other than a half dime size separation in the drivers seat, easily repaired. Headliner has 2 small tears where the corner of the visors have dug in. The bed is dent free. All the chrome is good. All gauges work. Car is super reliable and drives nice. AC needs a charge and the belt is off but I have it.
Car is for sell locally and I reserve the right to end the auction early. A $500 dollar deposit is required via PayPal within 48 hours of the close of the auction. The rest of the payment will be agreed upon by the buyer and I.
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