Rare 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire Project Emerges as One of Only 294

Ford’s Ranchero occupied a curious spot in the American lineup, blending the practicality of a pickup bed with the comfort of a passenger car. For 1970, the nameplate moved onto the Torino platform, and buyers who wanted a touch of luxury could opt for the Squire trim, which dressed the vehicle in simulated woodgrain side paneling — a treatment Ford also gave its full-size LTD wagon that same year.

That Squire package was never a volume seller. According to the listing featured on Barn Finds, only 294 examples were built for 1970, making this particular truck one of the scarcest Rancheros of its generation. The vehicle is presented as a project, meaning it will need work before it returns to the road.

Restoring a low-production variant like this one comes with its own set of headaches. Trim pieces, woodgrain appliques, and Squire-specific details are far harder to source than parts for a standard Ranchero, so anyone taking it on should expect a patient, parts-hunting process. Still, for collectors who prize rarity over convenience, a 1970 Squire project offers an uncommon opportunity to own a genuinely rare slice of Ford’s car-truck history.