1957 Ford Ranchero

Year:	1957
Make:	Ford
Model:	Ranchero
Price:	$22,950

Description:

This one-of-a kind 1957 Ford Ranchero was featured at the Cavalcade of Customs in the 2004 AutoRama, Detroit, Michigan. It is beautifully finished in a red/white paint combination and a matching rolled and pleated red/white vinyl interior, and the vehicle has been enhanced with several custom features:

• shaved door handles,
• nosed hood,
• custom grill,
• rear fender skirts,
• color matching vinyl-covered padded tonneau,
• carpeted bed, and
• ingenious “rumble seat” for tailgate

This Ranchero has 73,486 original miles and, as is frequently required for these vehicles, was fitted with new rocker and rear quarter panels during the restoration/customization process. The paint is in virtually perfect condition as is the interior.

While the vehicle has a number of custom features, the treatment of the pickup bed is the most ingenious. Fully carpeted and covered by a matching vinyl upholstered hard tonneau, this Ranchero features a “rumble tailgate seat” for car shows and tailgating parties.

The drive train of the vehicle is stock, with a 6 cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission. Driving is effortless since there are both power steering and power brakes.

This is one vehicle that is truly unique, and provides a nostalgic reminder of the ‘50s. With the debut of the 1957 Ranchero, Ford introduced a whole line of light pickups that were in a class by themselves. This particular Ranchero stands head and shoulders above other ‘57s and is ready for “show” or “go” as either a weekend trophy winner or a unique, but dependable, head-turner on the street.