1978 Ford Ranchero Gt on 2040-cars
Aspen, Colorado, United States
Engine:351W V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Tan
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Butterscotch
Model: Ranchero
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: GT
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 36,980
Sub Model: GT
I am selling an original 78 Ranchero GT. 2nd owner car, grandfather bought it new. Grandson bought from grandfather in 1993. Starts right up, runs great, has factory AC, PS, etc. Vehicle has not even been detailed, that can be done before sale. Would like interested parties to see in current state before any detail is done. Only has 36,972 miles. Vehicle was kept under a car cover when not driven. Only a handful dents on the whole car. Some small paint chipping in wheel wells. All glass is in great shape, no cracks. Interior is super clean, only 1 small cigarette burn from the 80's. Dash is in excellent condition, no cracks or sun fade. Had cover on the dash most of its life. Decals fading and cracking, replacements run about $200.
This has not been detailed in at least 10yrs, a polish, wax, carpet clean, engine steam clean will make it look new. I understand the enthusiasts who want to see it in present condition rather than a bunch of dressing everywhere.
I have 70 pics of the car listed here.... http://s25.photobucket.com/user/RB26180/library/78%20Ranchero%20GT?sort=2&page=1
351W
36,972 miles
Auto
AC
PS
Factory manual, etc
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