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While many may think of the El Camino as the first sport Ute, but it was actually the Ford Ranchero, which was introduced in 1957, when Ford put a pickup truck bed on their Ranch Wagon. The idea originated in Australia, and it made its way to the States. The Ranchero was marketed as a truck, even though it was based on the Ranch Wagon platform. It was rated for 1,190 lbs of cargo capacity in its six-foot long pickup bed, so it was competitive with Fords F100 pickup in its cargo hauling capability; yet it shared many of the amenities of Ford's cars, being much less utilitarian than their trucks. The Ranchero came in two series - the Custom 300 and the base model. The Ranchero Custom shared the same trim as the Custom series Ford cars had, both inside and out while the base model only shared the Custom series car lines' trim on the inside only.

This 1957 Ford Ranchero for sale sports the Custom trim and is a nice white over red color combination. Under the hood is what may be the original 292 CID V8, but it has a few custom touches there as well. A...

Now available in our Philly location is a 1957 Ford 300. In the May 20 feature, -Fifty, Finned and Fabulous,- it was noted that in 1957 Ford took the sales title from Chevrolet for the first time. The final tally, according to our trusty reference, the Standard Catalog was 1,522,406 for Ford versus 1,515,177 for Chevrolet, a difference of 7,359 units. The 1957 models retained a single-headlight front end like their predecessors, but were unmistakable with their long flanks and tailfins and these are great tailfins. This Ford is a blend of new and old. Of course, the 1957 has the classic looks that we all love. This one also has a modern Mustang motor and a C4 Automatic transmission in it as well. Upgrades to the motor include an Edelbrock intake and carb. It also has a B&M floor shifter with reverse lockout. Equipped with both...

In the heyday of the late 1950s, Ford completely restyled its lineup to compete with the offerings from GM. The new cars had more sculpted bodies, were much lower overall, and the signature tail fins of the era made their first appearance. During this period, the Custom and Custom 300 lines were Ford's entry-level models. Luxury features were limited to driver's side armrest and sunshade on the Custom, and two visors and armrests on the Custom 300. Ford Customs of this era were available as two- or four-door sedans, or as a two-door business coupe with a parcel shelf in place of the back seat. The business coupe was not...

In the heyday of the late 1950s, Ford completely restyled its lineup to compete with the offerings from GM. The new cars had more sculpted bodies, were much lower overall, and the signature tail fins of the era made their first appearance. During this period, the Custom and Custom 300 lines were Ford's entry-level models. Luxury features were limited to driver's side armrest and sunshade on the Custom, and two visors and armrests on the Custom 300.

Ford Customs of this era were available as two- or four-door sedans, or as a two-door business coupe with a parcel shelf in place of the back seat. The business coupe was not offered in the higher trim level...