In production by Ford motor company between 1957 and 1979, this car-pick-up hybrid struts its stuff with a classy yet badass design. Keep in mind that it was the first of its kind (car with truck bed)! The Ranchero came was received with immediate success, which then prompted Chevrolet to come up with its own El Camino.
Interesting fact about the Ranchero. It was always designed after a specific Ford car which was already in production. During its first years, the Ranchero was patterned after the Fairlane and featured the same engine options. In the 1960s, the Ranchero's designed was that of the Falcon. This was a truck to have.
The 1964/1965 Ranchero also had been patterned after the Falcon. Deluxe Rancheros, which were rare, featured two-toned paint in 1965. That's the one I'm after... red with a white stripe, in good Ford Falcon style.
In 1967, the Ranchero once again had the same design as the Fairlane. These guys are pretty popular amongst Ford collectors.
The sporty Ranchero turned to papa Torino for its pattern in 1968. Through 1971, these awesome trucks continued to sport one of the more powerful production motors.
The gist of it is, these car-trucks are AWESOME and tons could be written about them.
Here are some snap shots taken at the Pomona Swap meet in march 2010. This one clearly displays the classic Falcon scheme.
Here's a picture i came. Idealy, my Ranchero would pretty much resemble this one:
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