1968 Ford Ranchero 500, Match Number, Orig 289 V8 New Rebuilt (320 HP) NEW Paint

1968 Ford Ranchero 1968 Ranchero 500 MATCH NUMBERS, Torino, Fairlane Description

Autobahn Direct 1968 Ford Ranchero 500 - ORIGINAL 289 Cubic Inch V8 4BBL NEW REBUILT - MATCHING NUMBERS, ZERO RUST, NEW PAINT, NEAR FLAWLESS INTERIOR!! . 1968 Ford Ranchero 500 - ORIGINAL 289 Cubic Inch V8 4BBL NEW REBUILT - MATCHING NUMBERS, ZERO RUST, NEW PAINT, NEAR FLAWLESS INTERIOR!! .

We do our best to inspect these vehicles and list the details. We drive them a couple hundred miles and try to visually inspect all the accessories and make sure everything is working properly. Some are new with warranty, some are 50+ years old, some need just a little TLC, and some are project cars. Please read the full description as well as the terms and conditions before bidding or purchasing.

NOTE: If you bid on this car, that means you have decided to buy this car. PLEASE, we have heard of all the excuses of buyers not wanting to follow through once they win the auction. For example, don't let your kid bid on this car while you are "working overseas with no access to the internet". hahaha Yeah, we have heard this one several times. :) Make sure you have funds secured before bidding. We are serious sellers, we hope you are a serious buyer. If bidding on eBay, but you just can't wait for the action to end? Contact Scott Carter at 801-839-4224 and make an offer to "Buy It Now". To protect you as the buyer, we will still complete the transaction through eBay's "End Auction Early" selling to you as The Highest Bidder. This also complies with eBay's terms and conditions. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to read the full Terms & Conditions.

General Description

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The general condition of this '68 Ford Ranchero 500 with an original matching number 302 V8 is UNBELIEVABLE incredible! It has been carefully maintained to pleasure both collectors and enthusiasts alike. True American Muscle lies inside this Ranchero 500 with an original 302 V8 rocket. It has been thoughtfully cared for. It has a smooth and glossy new red paint job with only a few minor imperfections that can bee seen from a few inches away. The curb appeal is great! The moment you step into the drivers seat, you'll feel the past come rushing at you like a high octane time-warp. The inside has been meticulously maintained to the era specific touches & patina. The vinyl seats are pristine, and the carpet is OEM loop style. This is a car that has been maintained in a condition to drive and enjoy. You won't feel anything but pure desire to get out and drive it every day! All the original components appear to work. Be sure to see the video below! If you have bass, turn it up! It sounds awesome! The video is below, but here is a quick link to it for mobile devices. 1968 Ford Ranchero 500 MATCHING NUMBERS with ORIGINAL REBUILT 289 V8 Video This page has a TON of images so the page may load slow. Thanks for your patience. ENJOY!!

• VIN: 8K48C171788
• All New Rebuilt 289 cu. in. V8
• Original Engine Newly Rebuilt
• Edelbrock 650 Carburetor
• Fresh Automatic Transmission
• Body Code 48 (Ranchero 500)
• 88,518 Miles On Odometer
• New Paint
• Spotless ORIGINAL Engine Compartment
• Immaculate OEM Loop Carpet
• Immaculate Seats
• See photos

Mechanical Description

This Ranchero 500 was built to please! The original, newly rebuilt original engine is a 289 cu. in. V8 roars like the day it was born! See photos below of the motor outside the car in ALL ITS GLORY! With all new components like Edelbrock carburetor and Weiand intake, It runs AMAZING! See video below. It has a fresh automatic transmission and shifts tight & fast with torquey low end and top speeds settling in nice at 75-80 without over revving the motor. The V8 engine starts and roars to life instantly from stone cold. The engine sounds inside the cabin lightly resonate your core without deafening you while you race down the interstate or a winding country road. Mash on the pedal at a stoplight, and you'll hear the rumble and roar! And you will leave a nice patch behind you! Everything appears to work nicely. The drivetrain runs flawless, and all the lights work even the hideaway lights. As with all used cars no express warranties are implied. Do yourself a favor and have an inspection done to give you that piece of mind that the car is all there. As this car deserves a personal touch, please call us for any questions regarding this rare gem. 801-839-4224

Exterior Description

The exterior of this Ranchero 500 is a new glossy red paint and will draw the attention of everyone who sees it. It has very smooth and glossy red paint as you can tell in the photos. Truly a head turner. The chrome and trim pieces show off a wonderful patina that mirror it's age as a near 50 year old classic. This Ranchero has been carefully maintained and now has a wonderful look & feel. Gorgeous!! There is no evidence of any body damage anywhere. As gorgeous as it is, you wont be afraid to drive and enjoy it everyday. As this car deserves a personal touch, please call us for any questions regarding this rare gem. 801-839-4224

Interior Description

The inside... Wow, what can we say... This interior will time-warp you to a Muscle Car age gone by. It has been maintained to an original condition and a wonderful one at that! The ORIGINAL seats with new vinyl feel amazing to sit in! No rips or tears in the vinyl and the OEM loop carpet is BRAND NEW. The ORIGINAL dash is FLAWLESS. No smoking is evident and smells very pleasant inside. All knobs are present and in tact and function well. As this car deserves a personal touch, please call us for any questions regarding this rare gem. 801-839-4224

Video Content

Here is a quick video of the walk through, and starting the engine from stone cold. The engine idles nicely and the exhausts rumble low and sharp. Wonderful blast from the past. If you have bass, turn it up! It sounds awesome! The video is below, but here is a quick link to it for mobile devices. 1968 Ford Ranchero 500 MATCHING NUMBERS with ORIGINAL REBUILT 289 V8 Video

Photo Gallery

They say a photo is worth a thousand words. Well, here are over 80 high-res images of this amazing car. They just saved me 80,000 words.

Full Terms & Conditions

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! BY SUBMITTING A BID, MAKING AN OFFER OR CLICKING THE "BUY IT NOW" BUTTON, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Fee and Tax Information: All Utah residents will pay state sales tax and a $350 Processing Fee. Sales Tax only applies to Utah Residents ONLY! Out of State customers only pay: $350 Processing Fee. All sales are subject to the $350.00 Processing fee.

PAYPAL IS FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS ONLY. We do not apply the $500 deposit toward the purchase price of the car nor accept full payments through PayPal. Once full payment is made, the $500 PayPal deposit gets refunded. ALL "BUY IT NOW" PRICES LISTED ARE FOR CASH BUYERS OR IF CUSTOMERS ARRANGE THEIR OWN FINANCING.

IF YOU WIN THE AUCTION OR CLICK BUY IT NOW, YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR. If you decide to pick the vehicle up locally, the full $500 PayPal deposit must be received prior to your arrival.

Please contact scarter@autobahnslc.com or 801-839-4224

Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. The $500.00 NON REFUNDABLE deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 3 days of Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 2002 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. If the full payment is not received within the allotted time, or the buyer decides to not complete the transaction for whatever reason, we reserve the right to keep the security deposit.

Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate, you can locate shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers`.

If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.

Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay, and negative feedback posted.

PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGHEST BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.

By placing a bid on this vehicle you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the above-described vehicle. We reserve the right to cancel all existing bids and end the auction early should the item no longer be available for sale.

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We reserve the rights to sell the car outside the eBay auctions. We reserve the right to end the auction anytime. We reserve the right to cancel any bid from any bidder.

This vehicle is being sold as is, where it is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. In either case, The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

Please understand that the vehicles are Pre-Owned vehicles and at times, the vehicles may come without accessories such as extra keys, cd magazines, navigation discs, floor mats, tools, and owner’s manuals. Please call for the exact accessories included for the vehicle.

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All vehicles are sold “AS IS”. This is in full accordance with the laws of the State of UTAH regarding motor vehicle sales. You the buyer/bidder must have a complete understanding that this vehicle is used and we do not know the complete history of this vehicle. We are presenting this vehicle to the best of our knowledge. The accuracy of our description is based on any and all information that we were able to obtain concerning this vehicle either by records, previous owners statements, or other statements if any made by the persons who sold or traded in this vehicle. We Autobahn Direct or any of its employees or agents will not be held responsible. All buyers are responsible for having an independent inspection completed on their vehicle of interest prior to sale or close of auction. You are welcome to fly in or schedule a inspection with several companies in Slat Lake City area to have a car professionally inspected.

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WE WELCOME INSPECTIONS BUT PLEASE DO INSPECTIONS BEFORE THE SALE IS CONFIRMED.

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