1970 Ford Ranchero Squire ThunderJet

Vehicle Description 1970 Ford Ranchero $41,995 "$41,995 Cruisin Classics is excited to present to you this 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire with a 429 Thunderjet V-8. According to the Marti report, this Squire is one of only 294 produced with this engine & transmission – making this a very rare Ranchero! This beauty was built in Atlanta in 1969 and sold in Palo Alto California by Lutz Ford in late 1970. In the following 56 years, only 83,140 actual miles have been added and the car has obviously been very well cared for during that time. Let's dig a little deeper into this very cool Ranchero... The 1970 Ranchero is one sporty looking coupe-utility because it shares the same front end and coke bottle-styling as the Torino. The Squire package added simulated woodgrain paneling, a deluxe grille with center crest, hideaway wipers, woodgrain dash trim and steering wheel inlay, pile carpet, and an electric clock. The data plate on the car tells us that this car was born with Dark Ivy Green Metallic paint ©, an Ivy knit bench seat (TG), and a 429-4V V-8 engine (N). Looking at the car as it sits before us today, it wears a respray of it's original color and the exterior woodgrain paneling is no longer present. The paint is driver-quality condition with a nice shine and the Ivy Green is a spectacular color for this ride. The angular hood features sporty indentations and it sits above a grey eggcrate grille with dual side-by-side round headlights. Splitting the grille in the center is the aforementioned center crest badge. The bright chrome bumper below has integrated turn signals and is angled to match the hood. As you move around to the side of the car, all of the bright touches really come into focus – hood reveal, windshield surround, drip rail molding, dual side mirrors, handles, wheel lip molding, rear window surround, and bed-rail surround. The fenders feature both ""Ranchero Squire"" script badging and ""429"" badging. Completing the look from the side view are a set of very nice Magnum 500-style wheels all wrapped in BF Goodrich white-letter Radial T/A tires. Around back, the tailgate sports ""FORD"" block lettering and it's flanked by tall vertical taillights. Below is another chrome bumper with a set of polished exhaust tips peeking out from beneath. Take a look underneath to find a very clean and presentable undercarriage, a newer gas tank, a newer exhaust, and coil-over rear shocks. Under the hood, in an immaculate black engine bay, lies the real star of this show – a 429ci Thunderjet V-8 that we believe is likely original to the car. The N-code 7.0 liter Thunderjet engine was factory-rated at 360hp and 480 lb/ft of torque with a 10.5:1 compression ratio. The block, heads, water pump, intake, and air cleaner are all dressed in traditional Ford Blue. The engine is topped off with ""Ford High Performance"" valve covers, a Holley Street Avenger 4-barrel carburetor, and a single snorkel air cleaner with ""429-4V"" decal. Ahead of the block are billet brackets for the alternator and the chrome power steering reservoir. Underneath the block hides a new-looking chrome oil pan. This powerful big block is mated up to a Ford ""Select-Shift"" C6 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels via a 3.0:1 rear axle. Exhaust travels through cast manifolds and newer pipes and mufflers before exiting the rear with a rumble. Stopping power comes courtesy of power front disc and rear drum brakes. Open the drivers door to reveal a very nice green and black interior with bright trim and woodgrain accents. The door panels are green vinyl with bright trim and a drivers mirror toggle and they're in good condition. A Ford sill plate welcomes you inside for a seat on the green vinyl bench seat with split back. The seat is as comfortable as it is good looking. The seat must have been re-covered or replaced at some point, as the data plate states that the car was originally outfitted with an Ivy knit bench seat. Both shoulder and lap seat belts are supplied for the passengers. Overhead is a black vinyl headliner and underfoot is newer black loop carpet with black carpeted floormats. Ahead of the driver is a 2-spoke steering wheel with woodgrain trim and a working horn on a fixed column. Also on the column is a shifter for the 3-speed automatic transmission. At the front is a crack-free green vinyl dashpad with a black gauge bezel and a woodgrain lower section that stretches side to side. The bezel is home to a 120mph speedometer, a clock (inop.), fuel and temp gauges, and working heat & fan controls. In the woodgrain portion of the dash is a retro-style AM/FM digital radio that plays your cruisin tunes through a standard dash speaker. Ahead of the passenger is an empty glovebox. Behind the seats is a factory-style jack (no spare), a new in-package chrome transmission dipstick and tube, and a charcoal emissions box (part of the evaporative emission control system that came on the car). If you're a fan of the coupe-utility format but also want power and sporty style, you're going to love this Ranchero! An incredibly low percentage of Ranchero's were graced with the 429 Thunderjet big blocks and this is one of those very rare and very cool cars! This very special Ranchero is sure to find a new home fast – so don't delay – give our friendly staff a call today and be the lucky one who gets to call this ride their own! ENGINE 429ci 7.0 liter Ford Thunderjet V-8 (N-Code) ""Ford High Performance"" Chrome Valve Covers Holley Street Avenger 4-Barrel Carburetor Blue Single Snorkel Air Cleaner with ""429-4V"" Decal Cast Exhaust Manifolds and Newer Mufflers & Pipes Chrome Oil Pan Billet Brackets Chrome Power Steering Reservoir Newer Gas Tank TRANSMISSION Ford C6 ""Select-Shift"" 3-Speed Automatic 3.00 Rear Gears Column Shift BRAKES Power Front Discs and Rear Drums EXTERIOR Dark Ivy Green Metallic Paint (Respray in Original Color) Wood Trim Deleted Nice Brightwork and Badging Magnum 500-Style Wheels BF Goodrich