1963 FORD FALCON RANCHERO Factory V-8 Automatic RARE SURVIVOR Complete Original

1963 Ford Ranchero Falcon Ranchero Description

1963 FORDFALCON RANCHERORARE FIND! - COMPLETE ORIGINAL!Factory 260 V-8 with Ford-O-Matic automatic Transmission
This classic 1963 Falcon Ranchero came from an Estate Liquidation. It is a great candidate for restoration and would make a great project car!. The frame is structurally sound; the body has minimal rust; all the window glass is present and none is broken, hipped, r missing (including the windshield, ack window, oth side wing windows, nd both door windows); the interior components and accessories (door handles, indow cranks, adio knobs, tc.etc.) are all present; and the mechanics are in running order. All of these items make this a prime specimen for your next project vehicle. It runs and drives and has a clean title. AM radio. N Needs brakes.
This Ranchero is one of only a small number of Rancheros manufactured in 1963 with the optional factory 260 cu in (4.3 L) V8 engine, rather than the standard economical 144 cu in (2.4 L) straight-6or the 170 cu in (2.8 L) straight-6, hich was first offered in 1961). Along with the engine upgrade came the upgrade to 5 bolt wheels rather than the standard 4 bolt wheel and was manufactured witha two-speed (*see note below) Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. (* Note- conflicting information - some sources of information state this was a three-speed automatic; others say two-speed.). Printed marketing ads for the new "Falcon Ranchero" claimed it had an 800-lb. load capacity
Because this charmer was from an estate liquidation, e have little or no information about the history of the vehicle, r the dates or details of any regular maintenance performed, ny parts or components replaced or upgraded, ny repairs made, r any other work performed on or changes made to this vehicle. Therefore, his vehicle is being sold AS IS with NO WARRANTY.Pleasereviewphotosand ask any questions BEFORE placing your bid.
Ford only produced approximately 18,500 units total in 1963 and the quantity of 1963 Falcon Rancheros producedwith factory V-8 engineswas even less...making this an even MORE rare and HARD-TO-FIND vehicle. The fact that the Falcon Rancheros produced withfactory 260 cubic inch Windsor V-8 engines were only available and produced during such a short time period makes this rare beauty an ideal choice for restoration and increases itspotential as a great investment.
Call with questions or for more details about the condition of this hard-to-find second generation 1963 FORD FALCON RANCHERO. 763-444-8404 RICK (Landline -- NO TEXT please)
Here is some additional information about the 1963 Falcon Ranchero:
From dearbornclassics.com...
"One unique characteristic of the Ranchero was that it was always fashioned after another selected Ford car line. From 1960 to 1963, he Ranchero followed the Falcon body style design and now became the compact Ranchero pickup. "
From auto.howstuffworks.com...
"In all three years of the 1960-1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero, he deluxe trim package provided bright metal exterior accents plus such goodies as a white steering wheel, hrome horn ring, ome-light door switch, nd a choice of black/white or red/white all-vinyl upholstery. Actually, he standard upholstery, brown vinyl stamped with a western steer-head pattern, as quite attractive in its own right."
"For the final year for this Falcon styling generation, he 1963 Ford Ranchero sported another new grille. More importantly, f was now available with a V-8: Ford's fine 260-cid small-block with 164 bhp. Production for 1963 slipped to 18,533."---------
Terms and Conditions of the sale:
DEPOSITU.S. $500.00 Non-refundable Deposit via PayPal within 48 hours of auction close. (Immediate deposit is required for Buy It Now.).
BALANCEFull payment is required within 7 days of auction close via cash, ank wire transfer, r certified bank check (banks located in the U.S. ONLY).