1971 Ford Ranchero Gt 5.8l on 2040-cars
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States
1971 Ford Ranchero GT This is a 1971 Ford Ranchero GT, This is a rare option as far as a ranchero goes. This is a great project car for someone to finish and do how they want. There is minimal body work needed on the car, very little rust on the car, it has been in Idaho most of its life. There are a few dents that would need repaired. With this rare option on this GT car, it has a running 351 Cleveland engine with a C6 transmission behind it with a 9 in rearend. Great bullet proof drivetrain! This 351 has a SHAKER type air cleaner on it which is very hard to come by. Original to the car. The ranchero has a brand new exhaust on it, It is a flowmaster exhaust. The paint is in decent condition, will need a new paint job. The bed of the ranchero is in good shape, very small spot of rust. The interior is all there, It came with a white interior. Bucket seats with a center console. The mileage on the car is excempt but I can assure you the engine and trans run very well. It has been tuned up a little bit with plugs and wires and such. We replaced the drivers exhaust manifold due to a crack so that is fixed now. This is a great project ranchero, hard to find GT option. Please message me with any questions about the car. It does have a clear Idaho title. |
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