Used 1979 Ford Ranchero

$18,995 Cruisin Classics is pleased to present this 1979 Ford Ranchero GT. The 1979 Ranchero was part of the final year of the seventh generation (1977-1979), based on the Ford LTD II platform. This Ranchero is dressed in a nice driver-quality respray of Medium Blue Glow, it's original color, and an optional glamour color for '79 - according to the Marti Report only 695 Ranchero's were made in this color. That beautiful shade of blue is accented by a sporty White GT decal package that's been applied to the lower portion of the body and the B-pillar on back to the rear on the bed. Up front you'll find a bright eggcrate grill flanked by stacked headlights in bright bezels with a mirror-finish chrome bumper with guards beneath. Both fenders wear like-new Ranchero badging and both doors sport body-color side mirrors. Brightwork pops against the blue paint with window trim, door handles, and upper bed and rear cab surround all gleaming in the light. The bed itself is in average condition, with a few dings and a few paint flaws . The tailgate features a white accent decal and FORD lettering above another bright chrome bumper. Exhaust exits under the bumper with a nice rumble flowing out of the chrome tips. This whole package is made all the better by a set of 17 polished aluminum 5-spoke REV wheels all wrapped in Capitol Sport UHP tires. Under the hood of this Ranchero is a very presentable engine bay with a 351ci Ford V-8 at the center. The V-8 is topped off with an Edelbrock intake, an Edelbrock 4-Barrel carburetor, chrome Ford Motorsport valve covers, and a chrome Ford air cleaner. Looking at the front of the block, you'll find that this Ranchero is equipped with power steering and working factory A/C that blows nice and cold. Up front is a newer-looking aluminum radiator that keeps things under the hood running cool. The V-8 is mated up to a Ford 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear with freeway-friendly gears. Stopping power is provided by power front disc and rear drum brakes. Exhaust flows from cast manifolds through a newer-looking exhaust before leaving the chrome tips at the rear. The interior is dressed just as it was originally ordered with just a couple small additions. The original-looking door panels feature armrests, window cranks, a drivers mirror toggle, factory speakers, and wood trim accents. Slide into the blue cloth/vinyl bench seat with a fold-down armrest for a comfortable cruise. The seat appears OEM correct and is in good condition with minimal wear and few imperfections. Underfoot is original-looking blue pile carpeting with carpeted logo mats and overhead is a tight blue vinyl headliner and a pair of visors. Ahead of the seat, on the transmission tunnel is an aftermarket cup holder/caddy with a SunPro volt gauge attached to the left side. Ahead of the driver is a 3-spoke steering wheel with a black vinyl outer ring (horn inop) on a fixed column. Beyond the wheel is a factory dash with a crack-free blue vinyl dashpad and machine-turned aluminum gauge and instrument bezels. In front of the driver are working gauges for amps, fuel, temp, and oil as well as a clock (inop.), 6K tachometer, and 85mph speedometer. The odometer reads 48,412 miles. Below the gauge cluster are controls for lights, HVAC (cold A/C, hot heat, working fan), working 2-speed wipers, a passenger mirror toggle, and what we believe to be the original Ford AM/FM/8-track stereo. Ahead of the passenger on the dash is a machine-turned aluminum trim plate with Ranchero GT badging and a glovebox that contains an original owners manual. Behind the passenger seat is a full spare and a factory jack. If you're looking for a sporty coupe utility that turns heads, has some decent power, and is a comfortable cruiser with a ton of amenities, then take a few minutes to really check out this Ranchero GT - it's quite a rare find! This ride is ready for you to hop in, turn the key and hit the road to anywhere in style a