1971 Ford Ranchero GT - SOLD — Deeb Spec

"It's more than a car. Look again, it's more than a truck. It's the Ford Ranchero," proclaimed the Ford's period marketing. As is well known, the Ranchero combines the practicality of a pickup truck with the style and comfort of a passenger car. The sixth generation of the Ranchero was based on the mid-sized Torino platform and featured a 6 ½ ft pickup box offering 39 cu-ft of cargo space. With four trim levels, the standard Ranchero could be transformed into a luxury hauler or a practical muscle car, courtesy of a selection of fiery V8 engines. This particular Ranchero was ordered new in GT specifications with the option 351 cu-in 4V (four-venturi carburetor) engine, bestowing the car with 285 horsepower that was capable of keeping pace with Mustangs while hauling a load of cargo.

Highlights

Retained by a single family since new
Still wearing large portions of its original Bright Yellow paintwork and laser stripe
Black vinyl interior with a button tufted bench seat
Powered by a 351 cu-in 4V (four-venturi carburetor) “Cleveland” V8 that was originally rated at 285 horsepower mated to a three-speed automatic transmission
Equipped from new with frigette air conditioning from new
14 inch steel wheels with sporty wheel covers shod with 215/75 Cooper Trendsetter white wall tires
The chassis number decodes as:
- 1: 1971 model year
- A: Atlanta, Georgia, assembly plant
- 48: Two-door Ranchero GT
- M: 351-4v V8
- 123088: production number
Final year of production for the fifth-generation Ranchero
Please note that while the odometer displays just under 17,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown