The Ford Fairlane Ranchero, produced from 1957 to 1959, was an innovative blend of sedan and pickup, perfect for taking kids to school and pigs to market. This versatile ride looked great and handled like a car but had the storage of a pickup. It was light enough to become a muscle car and had a larger weight capacity than the F-100. Ford’s international subsidiaries also embraced the Ranchero concept, with Argentina and Australia producing their own versions. In ’59, it boasted a longer bed and bigger windshield.
