Most everyone in the general public is aware of – and perhaps jokes about – the Chevrolet El Camino, but many have forgotten the Ford Ranchero that actually arrived first. When I think Ranchero, I think mid-70s, so this much more svelte ’68 model is a welcome change.
This example has a 390 V8. Sure, it’s a two-barrel variant, but it should provide plenty of torque to move this beast – or, to smoke the tires, which have little weight above them.
Though this is a very cool car/truck, the vague wording below has me worried:
“Needs the following:
Engine work”
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Oxnard, CA
$9,000
Here’s the bed. Note the original dog dish hubcaps and vinyl top. This is pure 60s cool!
Dual exhaust is present, yet reasonably subtle. Ford lettering is not so subtle.
We’d like to see more, but this shows an interior in good enough shape. There isn’t that much more to it. Bench and column shift mean this will work for a family of three, though modern motorists will give you funny looks with a baby in front.
Things aren’t as clean under the hood, but this isn’t scary, either.
Ad text:
Hard to find 1968 Ford Ranchero Gt 390! Only 1,669 built. Original black plates, California car. Comes all stock with many extra parts. Body in very nice condition, never in accident, second family owned since 1970. Please read on for more information.
390-2V engine
3.00 conventional rear axle
C-6 select shift cruise-o-matic
Power Steering
Power disc brakes
AM radio (not working)
Factory A/C (needs installation)
Near new white wall tires
Valves reseated for todays unleaded gasoline
Aquamarine body paint with black C-stripe
Black vinyl top
Car-truck was stored in carport from 1971-1994 & driven only occasionally. Mileage shows 18,460 which has turned over. Have paperwork and Marti Report. Price is OBO.
Extras include:
Custom bed carpet (new)
Custom dash cover (new)
Side window (extra)
Chrome bed trim and partial window trim for both sides
Gas caps
Factory A/C
4 large wheel covers & 8 hubs
Ranchero and 390 scripts
Needs the following:
Engine work
Driver side upholstery rework
Assembly to hold emergency brake
Outside driver side mirror adjuster
1 window crank knob
Reattachment of back window metal strip
Passenger door handle needs repair to open from outside
Driver side window lace
Please respond via phone number provided, and please leave message if needed.
Thank You.