Why This Car Is Special

The Ranchero was introduced for the 1957 model year and ran until 1979. Our fully restored and beautiful 1966 Ford Ranchero, we have here at Skyway Classics, represents a revolutionary half-car, half-truck configuration that made it easy to climb in and drive while standing by ready, willing and able to haul burdens as needed.

When it was introduced, the Ranchero broke quite a few automotive industry rules. Built off of an automobile assembly line yet sold via Ford's truck division, it was a definite hit with both the automotive press and the American buying public.

It's looking sharp both inside and out and is armed with the factory correct 289 cubic inch V8 engine under its hood that runs and looks great.

Mechanical

Under the hood rests what we believe to be the factory original 289 cubic inch small block Ford engine that looks like it did the day it left the showroom with the Ford Blue painted air cleaner assembly and valve covers, factory intake and carb, air conditioning, and most other stock parts. It looks great in the detailed, painted, and clean engine compartment.

The power is routed through a two-speed automatic that is shifted on the column. The exhaust has a nice note and the underneath it's very solid and the chassis features are all restored, painted, and clean too.

The Ranchero sits on factory steel wheels with Ford Ranchero styled hubcaps and trim rings, adorned with blackwall tires for a very clean period look.

Interior

The updated interior has a balance of vintage factory looks with tasteful amounts of aftermarket parts like the twin two-tone brown/tan high-back bucket seats with interior storage space just behind them, tan door panels as well as the headliner, clean brown carpeting and tan floor mats, three-spoke polished sport steering wheel, the nice looking factory dash with the aftermarket white-faced performance gauges in the factory stock instrument panel, air conditioning, center console, power windows, and upgraded stereo radio system and speakers. radio.

Exterior

This 1966 features a clean and very nice looking repainted maroon paint scheme that is solid-looking and well-aligned, with a hood and doors that open and close smoothly and show nice even gaps.

Many of its exterior fittings, including both the front and rear bumpers, side mirrors and door handles, were all replaced and look great as they sit alongside trim and badges that also present well.

The bed out back has a custom bed liner and tailgate protector.

Conclusion

The 1966 restored Ford Ranchero we have here at Skyway Classics is a seldom seen classic whose model represented an adventurous deviation from the norm.

It is very original but with a custom flare added to it to make it a modern street cruiser that looks as good as it runs. If you're looking for a well restored Ranchero and one that runs with confidence-inspiring smoothness, this Ranchero is the one for you.

So, give us a call at 941-254-6608