1969 Ford Ranchero

351w

Automatic

9A48H275040

Clear

Gasoline

1969 Ranchero Rio Grande “Special Performance Vehicle ” 1 of 47 with A/C painted in Calypso Coral. I am selling my 1969 Ranchero Rio Grande “Special Performance Vehicle” with numbers matching 351W engine and numbers matching FMX Cruise-O-Matic Transmission.Unfortunately I am moving and the car must go. This Ranchero limited production Rio Grande was originally sold by Norman Ford Sales in Pomona California and spent its life on Southern California until I purchased it and moved it to Las Vegas years ago. The Ranchero Is in very good condition and has had the engine and Transmission rebuilt. It has new brakes, new carpet, headliner and many other countless pieces. This Ranchero is completely rust free and has been repainted the original color of Calypso Coral with its Raven black factory hood stripe. This Ranchero truly stands out when you combine the new paint, together with the recently polished stainless steel trim, new Magnum 500 wheels, New BF Goodrich tires and the rumble of the 351 though its new exhaust.As you can see in the MARTI report the Ranchero Rio Grande was a limited production car and the report shows only211 were painted Calypso Coral, only 47 had air conditioning and this was ordered without the vinyl roof making it even more rare. If you are unfamiliar with the history of the Ranchero Rio Grande this is an excerpt from the WIki page: “A little-known and extremely rare offering in 1969 was the Rio Grande. Available on special order, this was essentially a GT in the so-called "Grabber" colors of "Wimbledon White", "Poppy Red" or "Calypso Coral", partially blacked-out hood with scoop, side stripes, bed rails, vinyl top, and unique "Ford Ranchero Rio Grande" wheel centers. As a result, Rancheros so equipped received Ford's "Special Performance Vehicle" identification on the data plate regardless of engine choice. These vehicles may be identified by the aforementioned designation, as well as a blank space where the trim code would normally be found. Production figures are unclear, but may have been around 900 total units.” Although this has been a great car it was not planned as a proper restoration, it has a hand full of small things such as an upgraded wooden Shelby style steering wheel, aluminum radiator among other little things that are not 100% original. And there are a few things I have not yet completed yet. The Air conditioning compressor and hoses have not been reassembled and converted to the new refrigerant, the windshield wiper switch needs to be replaced and I could not decide on what kind of stereo I wanted so there is not one installed. If you have any questions please feel free to ask and I will respond as quickly as I can.Thank you and good bidding,Jason