Please read whole page before bidding or asking questions... I am helping a friend sell his 1965 Ford Ranchero. (This car is located in Lancaster, California 93534 !) This car was hand built by a professional ford hot rod builder in Los Angeles, Ca. and is a lot more then what first meets the eyes. The builder was an expert in classic fords and it shows. Under a well designed and fabricated original looking sleeper of a car is a beast that borders on a very impressive race car. This car was built to be daily driven at freeway speeds for long distances with no issues on normal gas from the pump. The price tag to build this car was far more then the reserve, and worth every penny if you consider the time to get it were it is. To drive this car is a dream, It sticks to the ground like it's on rails in the corners, Has more then enough power with a healthy high out put 302 small block, Gets great fuel mileage with the AOD overdrive transmission, and the disc brakes stops the car on a dime with spare change. If you have more questions feel free to ask. THE CAR IS LOCATED IN LASCASTER, CALIFORNIA 93534.

The following is a list of stuff that was upgraded during the build to keep the factory look and have the performance feel.

Suspension

Hand fabricated adjustable shock tower bracing, and monte carlo bars. (one of a kind perfection)
Front 11" disc brake conversion from a 68 Mercury Cougar car to keep it factory part ready.
Perfectly located Wilwood proportioning valve for that perfect brake bias.
1 1/8 performance front sway bar
Heavy duty performance front coil springs gives it that perfect stance and ride
KYB gas shocks all four corners
Transmission tunnel hand fabricated to clear AOD transmission, and except Lokar floor gear shifter.
Subframe connectors are welded in and one of kind hand fabricated to this car.
Rear differential is a factory 8" ford with a Auburn positraction unit with 355 gears.
Welded and braced shock towers

Drivetrain

Ford 302 small block
Edelbrock Performer intake manifold
Custom ground Schneider camshaft
Holly vacuum secondary carburetor
Griffin Aluminum cross flow radiator
Complete MSD high output billet ignition system
Ford AOD over drive transmission
Custom hidden inline transmission cooler with all steal braided line
Factory restored 14" GT wheel with factory Torino style caps

Interior

Factory look completely reupholstered seat
Custom hand stitched carpet through out car
Door panels custom restored with light weight aluminum and covered in matching vinyl for longevity
Autometer gauges
Lokar extended hot rod style floor shifter
Lokar gas peddle

Check out this link to hear it run. It's no longer on the wheels in the video. http://youtu.be/WZvSS2u0bKk

This is a clean great running car for a fraction of the price it took to build, you will be a getting a good deal if you win this ride, and you will love every minute that you are driving it. My best friend got this car from his grandpa. He spent years and piles of cash to make it a very clean sleeper and eye catcher. He has decided to move on, After years of loving this car it is time to let someone else enjoy it. Feel free to ask questions.

Vehicle speedometer has exceeded it mechanical limits and is stuck at 11639.8

I listed this car on my account as the owner has no eBay access . This car is located in Lancaster, California the owner is my best friend, He has a clean and clear California title in his name, in his hand. Car is ready for pick up right now. Transaction will be smooth and fast as possible.

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