Az Rust Free 50k Miles Super Nice 500 Ranchero 302-2v Restored W/shelby Wheels!! on 2040-cars

Original VIN & DATA PLATE decodes as: Trim -(5A)-500xl, Engine -K-(302 2v), Axle -5-(3.00 conventional), Trans -W-(C-4 automatic), DSO -72-(San Jose plant),

Body -66B-(2-dr Ranchero), Color -B-(Royal Maroon), Build Date -Feb. 8, 1968

Here's the quick story on this car.

I purchased this low mileage Ranchero from a college auto shop teacher (here in AZ) and this was their school project car. Car is an original rust free and all original sheet metal 500XL Ranchero that was originally purchased in central CA and had always lived there. Car had only 48K miles on it when it's original engine and trans were removed for a transplant into a '68 Mustang, sometime around 30 years ago. This Ranchero was destined for a future 428SCJ w/4-speed project, but that never happened. It SAT for all those years inside a barn in central CA, so shop teacher found it with weathered paint & interior and was purchased from original owner as is. A 1990 5.0 HO Mustang motor, and a freshly rebuilt (and date correct) '68 C-4 trans were installed. I do not know how many miles were on this current motor when procured and installed (it ran great so no one cared). A correct 2v carb & intake were installed in place of the 302HO's factory fuel injection. Surprisingly this set up works great and car runs excellent.

As a long term school project, and in an effort to keep the car as close to factory correct as possible, this car was treated to all new correct Royal Maroon paint, all new reproduction interior (seats, carpet, headliner, GT door panels), new tires (Cooper radial GT 14"), and a beautiful set of REAL Shelby 14" dished aluminum wheels with center caps. Real Ford GT Hood scoop & GT front grill (not aftermarket) were installed, along with vintage fiberglass rear bed tonneau cover and all painted body colors as well. ALL stainless trim and chrome are original and very nice. Tasteful custom hand pin striping was layed down under the clear coating which also looks really nice. All new suspension-shocks-bushings-brakes were installed. All new hoses-belts-etc. in engine. Original steering box has NO play and is very tight. Power steering and power front disc brakes all rebuilt and replaced with new as necessary. Has a all new set of Hooker Headers along with all new 2" dual exhaust w/Dynaflow mufflers. Original dash is excellent and uncut including original AM radio. A custom console installed on floor under dash holds drink cups, and Amp-Oil-Water temp guages. Also holds a CD disc stereo with new speakers installed, but the faceplate got lost so stereo is now worthless and will need to be replaced.

All original rust free sheetmetal and low mileage chassis Rancheros are extremely hard to find. Because of the extremely low mileage of this chassis, there were almost no dents in the OEM sheet metal so VERY LITTLE body filler was needed anywhere. Paint job is a solid 8 out of 10 which looks great from 5 feet away, but when you get really close you can see some hazing in the clear coat. Blocking was decent, but in all honesty this car is solid DRIVER quality, and NOT a concourse show car. Drive this car every day and have a ball with it. Nice enough to take to any car show and get a trophy. I have way too many cars & bikes otherwise I'd just keep it and enjoy it, and if it doesn't sell here than that's exactly what I'll do. It would be very hard to duplicate this car for anywhere near my buy it now price.

ONLY ISSUES I CAN SEE: Starter motor is tired, but still works just fine and car starts easily. A NEW REBUILT starter motor INCLUDED (boxed) for you to install if ever needed. HEATER disconnected due to slight leakage detected. I can't see water yet but I could faintly smell coolant when heater was turned on, so I'm assuming it will need a new heater core eventually. Original Shelby American center caps included in bag (see photo). American Racing center caps installed on to Shelby wheels now because their chrome is better, but these are REAL VINTAGE 14" SHELBY deep dish polished aluminum wheels and they are beautiful. Also including lots of various bits, and a quart of the maroon paint used for future touch ups if ever needed. Please call me or email me for any additional questions.

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: I can ship out of country for you. Please inquire for prices.
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I also have a very nice '73 F-100 4x4 for sale at another auction.

DOMESTIC BUYERS: I can arrange shipping to anywhere in the lower 48 states USA for $400-$1000. Free local pick up or arrange your own shipping IF YOU PREFER (please). Or, fly in to Phoenix Intl. airport and I'll meet you there when your flight arrives. Drive it home.

Payment accepted via cash in person, personal check, cashiers check, bank wire transfer. PAYPAL ACCEPTED FOR DEPOSIT OF $250 ONLY. PAYPAL NOT ACCEPTED for balance of purchase price. Car does not leave my possession until all funds have cleared my bank.

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