1969 Ford Ranchero 500

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“Sleek, smart and sporty, the ’69 Ranchero is a powerful performing pickup—the ultimate in luxury pickups with quicker handling and quicker, more powerful engines,” proclaimed the Ford's period marketing. The Ranchero combined the practicality of a pickup truck with the style and comfort of a passenger car. The fifth generation of the Ranchero was based on the mid-sized Fairlane platform and featured a 6 ½ ft pickup box offering 39 cu-ft of cargo space. With three trim levels, the standard Ranchero could be transformed into a luxury hauler or a practical muscle car, courtesy of a selection of V8 engines.

Sold new in California, this particular Ranchero was ordered in 500 trim with the optional 351 cu-in “Windsor” 2V (two-venturi carburetor) engine and three-speed automatic transmission,powering the truck with 250 horsepower that was capable of quickly hauling a load of cargo in its double-wall box. A true SoCal survivor, it also has uncommon factory “SelectAire” air conditioning.

Highlights

• Southern California Ranchero 500 with factory “SelectAire” air conditioning

• Powered by a 351 cu-in 2bbl carburetor “Windsor” V8 producing 250 horsepower mated to a three-speed Select-O-Matic automatic transmission

• Finished in Medium Lime Metallic paint over a Light Nugget Gold cloth and vinyl interior as specified from the factory

• The chassis number (9A48H289825) decodes as:

  • 9 – 1969 model year

  • A – Atlanta, Georgia, final assembly plant

  • 48 – Ranchero 500

  • H – 351cu-in V8 with 2bbl carburetor

  • 289825 – Sequential production number starting with 100001

• The Warranty Plate decodes as:

  • Body: 66B – Ranchero 500

  • Color: I ­– Medium Lime Metallic

  • Trim: 5Y ­– Light Nugget Gold Cloth and Vinyl

  • Date: 08G – 8 July 1969 build date

  • DSO: 71 – Los Angeles District Sales Office

  • Axle: 6 – 3.00:1 final drive

  • Trans: X – Three-speed automatic

Features

• Color-coordinated with vinyl door trim panels and interior paint

• Deluxe seat belts with outboard retractors

• Attractive vinyl headlining

• Ventless side windows

• Door-operated courtesy light switches,

• Fresh air heater / defroster with sliding controls

• Power brakes

• Remotely operated, body-colored, side view mirrors

• Full-width seat upholstery

• Deep pile, wall-to-wall carpeting

• Woodtone inlay around padded steering wheel horn bar

• Cigarette lighter

• Vinyl-framed day/night mirror

Known Imperfections

• Cracked windshield

• Front seat is torn

• Torn headliner

• Windshield wipers inoperable

• Scratch down the right side

• Heater core disconnected, not sure if there is an issue

Included

• Owner’s manual

Ownership History

The consignor has owned this 1969 Ford Ranchero 500 since 2022, and it was previously owned by his father who purchased it in California in the 1990s. He states it has never seen snow since relocating to Ohio, and is rust free.