1973 Ford Ranchero Brougham Squire, One Owner 36yrs! No Reserve! on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:74000 Color: Green /
Green

Location:

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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Transmission:Automatic
Engine:5.8L 5753CC 351Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS

Condition:
Used: A 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. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 3A49QXXXXXX
Year: 1973
Exterior Color: Green
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Green
Model: Ranchero
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Squire
Drive Type: U/K
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 74,000
Sub Model: Brougham Squire

1973 Ford Ranchero Squire Brougham, One owner 36 years! No Reserve!

Beautiful original Ranchero Squire that has been garaged and pampered most of its life and thus preserving it in its current state. The engine is a 351 4bbl Quadra Jet with auto trans, power steering and power brakes, interior is like new as is the exterior woodgrain,no major work done, just regular maintenance. The tires and wheels were installed about 10yrs ago and are still like new. All chrome and trim is original, the side glass is original, the rear window was replaced with solid glass and I have the original slider, the windshield has been replaced. The dash has no cracks, a couple little minor nics that could be touched up with vinyl repair. Door panels, seats, headliner like new, the carpet is in good shape with the exception of slight fading. Clock, radio, lights, horn, wipers all in working order. Box is in very good condition and has never been abused with "truck" use.

I am offering this car with no reserve and trusting it will bring market value.

Ford Ranchero for Sale

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