1978 Ford Ranchero 500 Standard Cab Pickup 2-door 5.8l on 2040-cars
Yorba Linda, California, United States
Body Type:Standard Cab Pickup
Engine:5.8L 351 V8
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Ranchero
Trim: Stainless steel Wheel-well trim
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Cassette Player
Mileage: 67,460
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Sub Model: GT
Exterior Color: White
I am selling a 1978 Ranchero GT 500. This car was left to me by a close friend, and he was the original owner. The car runs very well, and the transmission shifts good. It is a 351 V8 with a C6 transmission. Paint is in excellent condition (always garage kept) with a custom pin stripping. Interior is in mint condition, no cracks on original dash, no tears in seats. The A/C is in working condition, but could use a re-charging. The original clock and tachometer are not working. The 351 V8 was a brand new Ford crate motor, which was installed in this car in 1993. There is about 25,000 miles on the crate motor, at most.The title is current on this vehicle, and it does have a salvaged title, but this was not due to this vehicle being wrecked, the frame is intact. The car was once vandalized, and was considered salvaged due to part theft, but this vehicle was restored 100%. This is a California car, and has stayed in southern CA its' whole life. Buyer will be responsible for pick-up and shipping.
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