This 1979 Ford Ranchero 500 is a Special Edition example.
The car is finished in white over Dark Red leather and powered by a 302ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment includes a white vinyl roof, 15” Magnum 500-style wheels, chrome bumpers, Magnaflow mufflers, a power-adjustable split bench seat, cruise control, air conditioning, power windows, and an AM/FM stereo.
The 302ci V8 was said to be rebuilt with an aftermarket camshaft and Keith Black pistons, and features an aftermarket Edelbrock carburetor, an MSD ignition coil, finned aluminum valve covers, and an open-element air cleaner.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed FMX automatic transmission and a replacement 3.50:1 rear end.
The factory rear end gearing is included in the sale.
A custom exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers has been added.
An owner’s manual is included in the sale, along with literature, service records, and a selection of spare parts and wheels.
The seventh-generation Ranchero shared its platform with the contemporary Ford LTD II, and this example is one of 23 1979 models finished in white with a white Valino vinyl roof.
Additional equipment includes a dual red pinstripe, chrome bumpers and trim, power-adjustable mirrors, and dual exhaust outlets.
Magnum 500–style 15″ wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich Silvertown Redline radial tires.
The car is equipped with power-assisted front disc brakes and power steering, and a spare set of wheels and tires is included in the sale.
The cabin features a power-adjustable split bench seat trimmed in Dark Red leather along with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpets.
Equipment includes air conditioning, folding armrests, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, floor mats, woodgrain trim, and an AM/FM stereo.
Instrumentation includes a tachometer, an 85-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges.
The five-digit odometer shows 47k miles.
