1965 FORD RANCHERO 289 AUTO TURQUOISE/PALOMINO CALIF VEHICLE 85K MILES

***1965 FORD RANCHERO 289 AUTO TURQUOISE/PALOMINO CALIF VEHICLE 85K MILES***
***RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT --- SOLID STRAIGHT BODY***
***TURQUOISE PAINT --- PALOMINO INTERIOR***

This is a 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero that the owner asked me to list. This vehicle was sold originally in California just as the former owner stated. It has been repainted the original medium turquoise plus it has a bed cap that is painted body color. The interior is the original palomino. It has a bench seat, still has the spare and tire changing tools behind the seat and even the original AM radio works. The car is powered by a 289 V-8 that we think is the original engine. A previous owner upgraded the carburetor and distributor. The vehicle has a straight body that is solid. Trim is very presentable. The Ranchero has dog dish hub caps on blackwall radial tires. This truck runs and drives fine - the owner has taken it on a couple of trips out of state with no problem. Title says the Ranchero has actual miles and it may; it is in that nice of condition and much of the interior is original. Email any question and you may ask for the owner's number to set up a time to see the Ranchero.

The bed cover is fiberglass painted body color. A company in California made the cover but is now out of business.

Body is straight and rust free

Tires are P205X70X14 with dog dish hub caps

Ranchero has all the original trim

Grill is sharp.

It has dual exhaust that exits under the rear quarter panels

The interior is in very nice shape. The carpet has been replaced and the previous owner says the seat cover was NOS.

It has a bench seat with seat belts

Chrome on the dash is in great condition - previous owner changed the shifter for the automatic transmission to a floor shifter.

Sharp interior in palomino

Instruments are clear - 85,610 miles on the odometer - title says actual miles

AM radio works - antenna looks to be original

Previous owner added the under dash digital gauges - the engine is not running and that is why one reads zero

Glove box opens and closes easily

The engine is a 289 C code. It has been upgraded to a four barrel carburetor.

Engine has Cobra aluminum valve covers and aluminum water pump.

The 289 has been upgraded to an Accel distributor, performance coil and thick plug wires.

Holley four barrel carburetor is a 600 with vacuum secondaries and manual choke - when the carb was changed the vehicle was changed to a later model cable throttle

Accel distributor

Radiator has a metal shroud and 5-blade fan

Underside of hood

Lid is made of fiberglass - bed is painted body color

Underside of lid is white - top of lid was painted body color

Bed

Other side of bed

The bolts you see remove to access the shocks

Tailgate - a previous owner replaced the handle with a wooden one

VIN plate - 5H27C132655 - it decodes: BODY CODE - Body 66B = 2 Door Deluxe Ranchero
EXTERIOR COLOR - Color D = Medium Turquoise Metallic
INTERIOR TRIM CODE - Trim 69 = Medium Palomino Vinyl
DATE OF MANUFACTURE - DATE K = October 16, 1964
DISTRICT CODE (DSO) - District 72 = San Jose
This number corresponds to where your vehicle was shipped to be sold.
REAR AXLE RATIO CODES - Axle Code 6 = 2.80:1 non locking differential
TRANSMISSION CODE - Trans 6 = Dual Range Automatic (C-4)
ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE - CODE H = Lorain
ENGINE CODE - ENGINE CODE C = 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2V)

VIN on driver front fender

Clear title - note it says actual miles

Passenger side front suspension

Driver side front suspension

Driver side front subframe

Driver side floor

Passenger side front subframe

Passenger side floor

8-inch rear

Grill is in great shape

Hood has ornament and FORD letters

Driver front fender has 289 flags

Driver door opens and closes easily

Roof

Rocker trim - straight solid body

Side trim is not dinged

Back glass

Bed cover

Original gas cap

Paint blister on top of driver rear fender - there are a couple of places missing paint under windshield trim

Tailgate opens and closes correctly

Original Ranchero emblem on tailgate

Note exhaust exits on the sides

Body is really nice

Passenger door opens and closes easily

Passenger side rocker trim

Trim on passenger door has a ding

Glass is good and it has the stainless wiper arms

If you are seriously interested in this truck my advice is to come and see it. The truck is in Chesterfield, Virginia not far from Route 288 which connects I-95 and I-64. Serious bidders can email me any questions or email if you’d like to make an appointment to see this truck or if you would like the owner's number to talk to him.

Terms of sale: winning bidder should contact me within 24 hours of the auction’s end. If you cannot pick up the truck right away send a 10% deposit within 3 days and make arrangements to pick up the truck or have it shipped. We would like the truck picked up within 14 days. If you need help with having the truck shipped email me.