When Ford's Ranchero debuted in 1957, it became America's first official "hybrid" by blending the drivability of a car with the utility of a pickup truck. With a full repaint in its original Wimbledon White, this 1969 Ford Ranchero Rio Grande is a one-year-wonder. Backed by an official Marti Report, this 1969-only appearance and trim package is defined by one of three "Grabber" colors, a blacked-out scooped hood, and a vinyl hardtop, among other details that make this incredibly rare Ranchero stand out in any crowd.
Inside, we find a clean and updated black vinyl interior. A storage/armrest center console separates a pair of plush bucket seats, providing an expansive view of the road ahead. A two-spoke power-assisted steering wheel sits ahead of a quartet of racy white-faced gauges, while a trio of auxiliary gauges sits just ahead of the T-bar shifter. An upgraded AM/FM/AUX retro-style head unit handles soundtrack duties.
Under the hood, we find a clean engine bay featuring a 351-cubic-inch overhead-valve Windsor V-8. With its two-bolt main, Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection, long-tube headers, dual exhaust, and MagnaFlow mufflers, this small-block V-8 routes power through a four-speed floor-shifted automatic AOD transmission on its way to BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
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Marti Report Verified Rio Grande Full Wimbledon White Repaint Trim Specific Grabber Color Blacked Out Scooped Hood Vinyl Roof with Sunroof Powered Bed Cover 351 CID Windsor V8 Holley Sniper EFI Long Tubes Dual Exhaust MagnaFlow Mufflers Four Wheel Disc Power Brakes Upgraded Interior Storage Center Console Bucket Seats with Headrests White Faced Gauges Aux Gauges AM/FM/AUX Head Unit Marti Report Receipts Service Manuals Reproduction Window Sticker Owner's Manual Ultra Rare Find
This 1969 Ford Ranchero Rio Grande rides on a factory-style suspension that is comprised of an independent front end, while a traditional live axle setup with semi-elliptical leaf springs is used in the rear, allowing this 'hybrid' to provide a comfortable ride while still being able to haul a truckload of cargo. Four-wheel power disc brakes sit poised to scrub off speed whenever called upon. If you are one of the millions of enthusiasts who are enamored by this enigmatic Ford Ranchero, and want a car so rare that we can almost guarantee you won't find another one any time soon, if ever. Don't wait another minute, call today! Be sure to ask about our services offered; Financing, Vehicle Protection Plan, Insurance, and Transportation to your driveway!
