It’s sad that the 1977 400 only put out 175HP and 326 lb-ft of torque. The 1971 version was rated at 260HP, though that would be gross HP. Still, your humble host remembers the 400 moving an LTDII Country Squire wagon with some level of authority. That had to relate to 326 lb-ft all available at 1,600 RPM.
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Boulder City, NV
$1,977 with 1 bid and reserve not met
05/25/2013 update: Ended at $5,402 with 10 bids and reserve not met. Now relisted and at $4,494 with 5 bids and reserve not met.
Do you think she knew what a Ranchero was before this photo shoot?
What is it with these steering wheel covers? ANYTHING else would better.
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Power Windows • Tilt Steering • Cruise Control
Power Steering • Power Front Disc Brakes
Convenience Group • Bumper Protection Group • Brougham Decor Group
1977 Ford Ranchero 500
VIN: 7A47S172461
Showing on Odometer: 43,021 (exempt)
Engine: 6.6 Liter V8 (400/2v)
Transmission: C-6 Cruise-O-Matic
Exterior: Bright Saddle metallic (8K)
Interior: Saddle cloth/vinyl (FZ)
Built: May 23, 1977 – Atlanta, Georgia
Optional Equipment
6.6 Liter V8 Engine
175 horsepower @ 3,800/326 ft-lbs torque @ 1,600 RPM
Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Tilt Steering
AM/FM Stereo/Cassette
Day/Date Electric Clock
Fingertip Speed Control
Illuminated Entry
Door Ajar Warning Light
Tinted Glass
Body Side Molding with Vinyl Insert
Deluxe Wheel Covers
White Wall Tires
Trailer Towing Package:
(requires 6.6 liter engine)
Heavy Duty Suspension
(HD rear springs and rear sway bar)
3.00 Differential
60 Amp Alternator
Wiring Harness
Convenience Group:
Intermittent Wipers
Automatic Parking Brake Release
Right Hand Remote Control Outside Mirror
Trip Odometer
Bumper Protection Group:
Bumper Guards
Rub Strips
Brougham Decor Group:
Split Bench Cloth/Vinyl Seat with Dual Fold-Down Arm Rests
Brougham Door Panel Identification
To the loyal enthusiast of the 7th and final generation Ranchero, a one-in-a-million example like this is an ultra rare find. It has the most powerful engine offered that year, the handling/towing package, power windows, air conditioning, tilt, cruise, the Brougham package and factory am/fm stereo/cassette. More important for the buyer today, the drive train is dead reliable, the original exterior metal is still metal and the paint is knock-out . . .