1973 Ford Ranchero

1972 1974 1975 1976 Pickup Truck

351 4V Cobra Jet

Automatic

3A47Q260239

Clear

Gasoline

1973 Ford Ranchero 500 "351 4V Q Code Cobra Jet Car" 7 Day Auction No Reserve, Bid Now! This 1973 Ford Ranchero 500 is in excellent working condition and has its numbers matching drivetrain. It's a fairly rare car, only about 600 Rancheros have the legendary 351 Cleveland Cobra Jet from the factory out of a total of 25,634 Rancheros made that year. This car shows 89,456 miles on the odometer, which are probably original miles based on the condition of the vehicle. This car is rust free, all the body panels and sheet metal are original Ford. This vehicle has a very straight body. There are no signs of any prior accidents or rust. Original owner's manual included. Please don't bid if you don't intend to pay. Please call me at (323) 360-1988 if you have any questions. TROPHY WINNER! This Ranchero won a trophy in the MOCC Ford car show held at Warner Park, CA on May 2, 2010. The engine was rebuilt about 2 years ago (with receipts) and the transmission was rebuilt 3 years ago. A new paint job in the original color was completed in January, 2010. Also, a new windshield, headliner and vinyl top were installed in February 2010 (with receipts). This Collectible 1973 Ford Ranchero 500 is equipped with factory air conditioning (blows cold, just serviced), power disc brakes, power steering, Facotry AM/FM radio (rare), Vinyl Top, rear air shocks and Cobra Jet engine. This particular Ranchero also has the "Explorer Package", which includes hub caps with trim rings, racing mirrors, vinyl roof, protection group, wheel lip mouldings, and door edge guards. (a photo of the original brochure is posted) This Ranchero 500 is equipped with the most potent engine available in 1973, the 351 4V Cleveland engine. The Engine has been rebuilt and upgraded for increased power and reliability. Accel spark plug cables Brand New Edelbrock Performer 600 CFM carburetor (I still have the Original Motorcraft 4300D spreadbore) New Battery New Horn Four Brand New GoodYear Regatta white wall tires The front end was rebuilt recently so there are no squeaks and rattles New Vinyl Top New Windshield New Paint Rebuilt engine and transmission New master cylinder and brake pads all around Total expense is about $7500 (have receipts) Own a piece of American History Today. Be the New Proud Owner! Good Luck bidding! VIN Tag Data VIN: 3A47Q260239 Body: 97D Color: 6F (Gold Glow) Trim: VFA Trans: U (C6 with factory high stall torque converter) Axle: 9 (3.25 axle ratio) DSO: 71 (California Car, sold new in Los Angeles) The car has been painted with PPG 2 stage paint (basecoat/clearcoat) in the original color Gold Glow in January 2010 and the drivetrain was rebuilt as well (have receipts). The following are photos from the car show. More recent photos are below. 2010 Warner Park Car Show The following are the most recent photos New Vinyl Top Original AM/FM radio works New Headliner Rebuilt Original 351 Cleveland Cobra Jet V8 Engine Rebuilt C6 3-Speed Automatic Transmission Floors and Frame are solid, no accidents Explorer Package brochure If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (323) 360-1988. Please note this car is also for sale locally. I reserve the right to end the auction early.