1957 Ford Ranchero, ORIGINAL SURVIVOR, Western Car,, NICE DRIVER !!!

1957 Ford Ranchero

“Original Survivor”

THIS IS MY CURRENT DAILY DRIVER !!!

“Really COOOOOL Patina”

Turns Heads ALL DAY LONG !!!

YES, I WILL CONSIDER AN OFFER AND END THE AUCTION

AT ANYTIME !!!!

I bought this truck a couple of years ago as a project. However, it ran so good I began driving it instead. LOADS OF FUN. I decided it was silly to restore it when I could enjoy it as is…..turns out a lot of other folks enjoy seeing it as it is also. Essentially, it is in it’s EVERYDAY CLOTHES.

I’m guessing it was “fixed up” 30 or 40 years ago but NEVER RESTORED.

Let's be honest with each other.

When you are dealing with a classic collector car, $5,000 buys you a pile of someone else's junk, a lot of grief and something that

needs an additional $40,000 to get it on the road. The wife goes along with it because it isn't THAT much money and she does NOT

realize you will never get enough time or money to get it on the road. You will buy it, spend a couple of years tramping swap meets, a

couple thousand dollars on parts and then give up and sell it to someone else for $4,000 . BEEN THERE…..DONE THAT !!!!

$10,000 buys you less grief but still a lot of headaches before you get the extra $35,000 you will need to buy all the parts and things

it needs to be functional. Sometimes you get this one running, you drop $8,000 on it but you never finish it before you give up and

sell it to somebody for

$8,000.

$16,000 should buy you something like this. A complete, running and driving vehicle with a LOT OF UPSIDE, that you can drive, enjoy

and show-off while you spend the time and money it takes to make it what you really want.

Here are some details;

1. ALL THE PARTS ARE HERE !!!

2. Straight body with one repaint since new, nice front fenders, good doors, good top and drip rails, good hood, good bed floor, good tail gate.

3. Rockers and Rear Quarters were part of the old “fix up” and need work again.

4. Paint is ’57 Ford Starmist Blue and Colonial White. It is probably 30-40 years old, satiny sheen with GREAT PATINA.

5. NICE Original Grill

6. All glass is good except driver’s door glass is cracked (patina).

7. Original 6 Cylinder Engine with Automatic Transmission. Starts easily ( even at -20 below Zero), runs smoothly, no strange noises, quiet exhaust and shifts well.

8. Tires are ancient Wide White Bias Ply with flat spots and dry rot. I have only driven around town on them and don’t think they are up to a road trip.

9. Numerous Original Options including Radio, Heater, Clock and Passenger Sun Visor.

10. Runs out and drives fine.

11. Needs total restoration to be perfect.

12. This is one roughly 5,000 Rancheros Ford produced in 1957.

I manage the body shop at B o w e r s B r o t h e r s M o t o r s in Fort Dodge, Iowa and know a little bit about cars. The car will be available to view whenever I am there.

Obviously this is not a perfect car, so don’t expect it to be one. It is an old, untouched, unrestored original survivor that needs the things that old cars do. It will require a total restoration to be perfect.

I am a straight shooter, veteran car guyand former school teacher. Iwill gladly answer all of your questions honestly. Please do not hesitate to call me.

This is a great, great project car !!!

Will I take a partial trade ???? Maybe.

Will I take an offer ??? Maybe.

Will I end this Auction early ???? Yes.

Let your money buy you Happiness !!!

Yes, I will sell Worldwide !!!

Overseas Buyers are Welcome !!!

I can help arrange LOW COST Professional Transport

ANYWHERE in the

WORLD !!!

This Car Is For Sale Locally As Well

Therefore,

I Reserve The Right To End The Auction

At Any Time !!!

Questions? Call Skeet (515) 573-5353 office

(515) 571-4691 cellphone

I PREFER CALLS RATHER THAN TEXT MESSAGES.

It is Fall here in Iowa. It is still nice, it is colorful and I spend a lot of time at my lake cabin which has no Internet and poor cell service. If you miss me please leave a message and I will call you back.

Terms of Auction and Sale Overview:

We reserve the right to end this listing at any time, should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

The following terms of sale apply:

Bidding on this vehicle indicates you have read and agree to accept all Terms and Conditions outlined in this Description.

Payment Terms:

Please, if you do not intend to pay, please do not bid.

All bidders with questionable Feedback need to call us or their bid might be canceled.

The successful high bidder will submit a$1000.00NON-REFUNDABLEpayment deposit via PAYPAL within24hours of the close of the auction to secure the vehicle. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due plus a$98.00Title and Document Feewithin 3(three) days of the close of the Auction. We are a Licensed and Bonded Iowa Auto Dealer.Iowa Buyers/Residents must pay all Title, Transfer, Registration Fees, Iowa Sales Tax and any other applicable fees and taxes upon purchase.Non-Iowa Residents are NOT responsible to pay Iowa Taxes or Registration Fees but will need to pay all Fees and Taxes due in their own State or Nation.

The Buyer is responsible for all Insurance on the vehicle upon purchase.

All financial transactions must be completed before the vehicle is released for pick-up or transport.

Payment Methods:

Bank to Bank Wire Transfer.

AS IS - NO Warranty:

Please note that all sales are binding and FINAL. NO REFUNDS.All vehicles are being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with NO warranty expressed, written or implied. Our description of the vehicle is based on our personal inspection and information provided by the previous owner. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself/herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment. B o w e r s B r o t h e r s M o t o r s is a Licensed and Bonded Iowa Auto Dealer. We have been doing business in the same location since 1983. The vehicles we sell are used vehicles and cannot be expected to be perfect. Minor defects and wear and tear may be present. The vehicle will be displayed and available for inspection at our facility during normal Business Hours or by special appointment Monday through Saturday. We try to represent it as accurately as possible to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs. We do not warranty anything that may or could happen after sale. Seller will not refund any Deposits, Storage Fees, Transport Fees, Loading Fees or Customs Fees collected for this vehicle.

Seller agrees to store vehicle FREE for 14 ( fourteen) calendar days after Auction close while Buyer arranges payment, pick up or transport. After 14 ( fourteen) calendar days the vehicle will be placed in secure storage and the Buyer will be responsible for all storage charges until vehicle is picked up or transported..

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Any inspections are to be completed before the close of the Auction, not afterward. Please, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but OBLIGATES you to complete the purchase! Thanks so much for your bids, good luck.