Photo: eBay seller 405 Flipper
Ford Ranchero stepped into our world with modest sales in 1957, shipping only 21,695 units to customers in the States. The number was disappointing for everybody but Ford, as the carmaker somehow believed that selling over 21K Rancheros was an important achievement considering the new body style.
However, the market performance collapsed a year later, when Ford produced only 9,950 units – partially due to the economic downturn, which affected every model on the market. However, the 1959 model year didn't bring improvements either, as sales remained low and barely surpassed 14K units.
The Ranchero posted on eBay by seller 405 Flipper is one of the 1958 examples still around today.
The car was this close to becoming a rust bucket with zero chances of survival, but the seller says they discovered the car in an Oklahoma field where it was rusting out.
"We took it upon ourselves to get her running and cruising," the seller says, so the Ranchero sports several mechanical fixes that allow it to move around freely. Its biggest problem is the rust, so whoever buys the car will have to take care of massive metal issues. The undercarriage is the most concerning, as sitting in a field for years typically wreaks the floors and the trunk.
"It's not good," the owner explains when describing the rust, so you'll probably spend most of the time restoring this car working on the metal.
The long list of mechanical fixes includes a rebuilt carburetor, new brakes, new rear shocks, a rebuilt starter, and new fuse panels and bulbs. The car runs and drives, but considering its overall shape, you shouldn't consider it road-worthy yet.
The engine under the hood is a 223 six-cylinder paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. It was the base choice for this model year, developing 145 horsepower. Ford offered two V8 choices: the 292 2-barrel with 205 horsepower and the more powerful 352 4-barrel with 300 horsepower.
This truck comes with the laziest option, but it doesn't make it less compelling. A 1958 Ranchero is still rare, and this example is nearly halfway there, as you'll mostly focus on the metalwork when giving it the finishing touches. It looks good in photos, but the closer you get, the more obvious all its metal problems become. You should also inspect the car in person if possible, and put it on a lift to check out the wreaked undercarriage.
The Ranchero landed on eBay with a $8,500 price tag, which looks like a fair expectation considering the mechanical fixes it has already received. The owner also enabled the Make Offer button on the auction site, and if you're interested in seeing the truck life, you'll have to book a ticket for Oklahoma.
The Ranchero posted on eBay by seller 405 Flipper is one of the 1958 examples still around today.
The car was this close to becoming a rust bucket with zero chances of survival, but the seller says they discovered the car in an Oklahoma field where it was rusting out.
"We took it upon ourselves to get her running and cruising," the seller says, so the Ranchero sports several mechanical fixes that allow it to move around freely. Its biggest problem is the rust, so whoever buys the car will have to take care of massive metal issues. The undercarriage is the most concerning, as sitting in a field for years typically wreaks the floors and the trunk.
"It's not good," the owner explains when describing the rust, so you'll probably spend most of the time restoring this car working on the metal.
The long list of mechanical fixes includes a rebuilt carburetor, new brakes, new rear shocks, a rebuilt starter, and new fuse panels and bulbs. The car runs and drives, but considering its overall shape, you shouldn't consider it road-worthy yet.
The engine under the hood is a 223 six-cylinder paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. It was the base choice for this model year, developing 145 horsepower. Ford offered two V8 choices: the 292 2-barrel with 205 horsepower and the more powerful 352 4-barrel with 300 horsepower.
This truck comes with the laziest option, but it doesn't make it less compelling. A 1958 Ranchero is still rare, and this example is nearly halfway there, as you'll mostly focus on the metalwork when giving it the finishing touches. It looks good in photos, but the closer you get, the more obvious all its metal problems become. You should also inspect the car in person if possible, and put it on a lift to check out the wreaked undercarriage.
The Ranchero landed on eBay with a $8,500 price tag, which looks like a fair expectation considering the mechanical fixes it has already received. The owner also enabled the Make Offer button on the auction site, and if you're interested in seeing the truck life, you'll have to book a ticket for Oklahoma.
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