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1972 Ford Ranchero Rare Cobra Jet 4 Speed Original One Owner Car on 2040-cars

US $19,750.00
Year:1972 Mileage:167054
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Rare Ford Ranchero 500,  Q Code 351 Cleveland Cobra Jet  4 speed, one of 283 Built. Marti Report verified.

Don’t miss a chance at this rare muscle car.

Documented original owner, survivor.  Purchased new at Long Beach Ford in Long Beach California. Garage kept entire life.

Vin# 2A47QXXXXXX

  3.25 Ratio 9 inch differential, factory options: Visibility group, Air conditioner, Appearance protection group, color keyed racing mirrors, tinted glass, Instrumentation group, Medium Bright Yellow paint.

Engine rebuilt in 1986 and converted to 2V heads and has been driven approximately 27,000 plus miles since.

Has had recent complete mechanical services performed professional ASE Master Technicians: New Clutch assembly, flywheel ring gear, U-joints, starter, fuel pump, filters, carburetor rebuilt, tune up, all belts, hoses, heater core, brakes, Brake drums, wheel cylinders, shoes, brake rotors, brake pads, all front wheel bearings, new distributor (electronic ford), control module ignition, new tires (5) , air-conditioner repairs, evaporator, blower motor, receiver dryer HVAC vacuum motors replaced in dash, new magna flow custom dual exhaust with crossover pipe, alternator, battery. Alignment, all tires (5). Car is ready to go, fly in and drive it across country.

Always professionally maintained and adult driven by original owner.

Air conditioner converted to R134A and to Cycle switch style system

Had slight rust right rear quarter, rear tailgate has small rust bubble, had paint chip above left rear wheel well which has been professionally repaired and refinished.  Otherwise rust free and in solid condition. SEE PICTURES Paint shines, all trim intact and good, no rust in floorboards and never has had any. Bed in great solid condition. This is a 8 out of 10 car. Please read add carefully.

Car is available for inspection prior to bidding if desired, including I have made arrangements to be able to place car on a service rack for your inspection, please contact me to arrange inspection.

Please ask all questions prior to bidding. Serious bidders only.


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