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1957 Ford Ranchero on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:26000 Color: Brown /
 Green
Location:

Pleasanton, California, United States

Pleasanton, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Truck
Engine:292 c.i.
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: V514957 Year: 1957
Interior Color: Green
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Ranchero
Trim: Base
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 26,000
Exterior Color: Brown
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This vehicle is a daily driver. It does have some rust beyond surface rust but is solid otherwise. I do have more pics so please ask to see them before you bid. This car is a driver and I wouldn't hesitate to drive it 50 miles to San Francisco and back, it drives like a car of this vintage should with minor upgrades for reliability. It is essentially a stock vehicle though with all the character of a 50 plus year car with one repaint that I know of. Wear and tear is as described below so please ask any questions before you bid and I will try to respond as quickly as I can. This vehicle is sold as is."

First year for the Ranchero, a rare find.  Has approximately 26,000 miles, true mileage unknown but I drive it daily so it's bound to change.  The color of the outside is not original but the inside is which is green.  I just drive around town and it drives fine.  I have had a new fuel pump and filter installed as well as a new carburetor, cleaned out the fuel lines and boiled and coated the original gas tank and installed a new fuel float.  I still have the old carburetor which we rebuilt but it runs better with the new carb.  New correct sized battery with new electronic ignition and new distributor cap, also installed new spark plugs.  New Dyna Max muffler setup from the headers back with dual chrome tips.  Rebuilt original two speed transmission and it runs and shifts fine.  New water pump.  New brake shoes, brake hose lines and hardware kit.  Also upgraded to a dual master cylinder brake booster.  New oil pump, filter and oil of course.  The headlight bulbs have been changed to halogen to see better at night.  The radio works, the clock works intermittently, the windshield wipers work but the heater does not work and the horn works.  The bed rails are period correct and look nice on the truck and the hubcaps are original.  I think I bought the car from the son of the original owner.  I tried to show as best I could where the rust and paint peeling  is in the pics  I have more pictures, so just ask to see them and I will send them.  There is some rust on the bottom of the rear fenders, behind the drivers door near the rocker.  There is bondo showing through the paint in front of the driver side rear fender and the floor panels are pitted but relatively solid.  Also in the rear fender well on the passenger side rear there is about a 3 inch spot.  Most of the rust spots are less than 3-4 inches except maybe behind the rear wheels.  Paint is peeling on several spots throughout the car most notably the tops of the roof and around the head lights and rear fender fins.  The hood and doors shut but could use adjustment.  I was going to rebuild the engine but was told by my mechanic it looked fine on the inside and from my driving it the past year I'd say he's right.  It drives relatively straight on the highway and cruises well at 70.  Just installed four new shocks so it sits higher than is shown in some of the pictures.  The original radiator has been re-cored.  All work was done by a mechanic so it's been done right.  Please call 925-918-3389 with any and all questions before you bid.  The car is available to look at in Pleasanton, California which would be a good idea so that you know what your getting.  The car is sold as is.  Any shipping will be the buyers responsibility, although I will do what I can to expedite the process.

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