What engine did this 1972 Ranchero GT come with from the factory?

The VIN engine code Q indicates a 351-4V CJ engine, per the door data plate decoding in the Marti Report.

When was this 1972 Ranchero GT actually built?

It was actually built on February 7, 1972 — on schedule, per the Important Dates section. It was sold on 02/15/72.

What factory options were on this Ranchero GT?

Black Vinyl Roof, C-6 Cruise-O-Matic Transmission, Black Painted Hood, G70X14 Belted Raised White Letter Tires, Power Steering, Power Front Disc Brakes, Front and Rear Bumper Guards, AM Radio, Tinted Glass Complete, Magnum 500 Chrome Wheels, Competition Suspension, and Instrumentation Group.

How rare is this Ranchero's configuration?

For the 1972 Ranchero GT, it was one of 2,272 with this paint code, 862 with these paint/trim codes, 2,550 with these engine/transmission codes, 190 ordered from this DSO, and 2,372 with Magnum 500 chrome wheels.

What are the GVWR and axle ratings on the data plate?

GVWR 5954, GAWR front 2348 and rear 3006, with a manufacture date of 02/72.

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1972 Ford Ranchero GT Marti Report - 351-4V CJ Deluxe Build & Options Data

Marti Auto Works Deluxe Report build sheet for a 1972 Ford Ranchero GT

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Marti Auto Works Deluxe Report documenting the door data plate, options and production statistics for a 1972 Ford Ranchero GT.

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This document is a Marti Auto Works Deluxe Report (an officially Ford-licensed production report, copyright Kevin Marti 2007) for a 1972 Ford Ranchero GT, serial number 2A48Q205490. It decodes the door data plate: built at Atlanta as the 105,490th Ford vehicle scheduled for production there, with a 351-4V CJ engine (Q code), body 97R Ranchero GT, White Paint (9A, Ford #1619-A), Black Vinyl Bench Seat (FA), 3.25 standard axle ratio (9), C-6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission (U), and Richmond ordering district (25). The car was a stock order (DSO item #0175) through dealer 25C407, Mitchell-Howell Ford Inc, Main and Lester St, Martinsville, VA 24112. Factory options included Black Vinyl Roof, Black Painted Hood, G70X14 belted raised white letter tires, power steering, power front disc brakes, bumper guards, AM radio, tinted glass, Magnum 500 chrome wheels, competition suspension, and instrumentation group. Key dates: order received 01/18/72, serialized 01/21/72, bucked 02/03/72, built 02/07/72 (on schedule), released 02/07/72, and sold 02/15/72. Statistics show production rarity (e.g., one of 2,550 with this engine/transmission combo, 190 from this DSO). The report includes a reproduction certification data plate showing GVWR 5954, GAWR front 2348/rear 3006.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine did this 1972 Ranchero GT come with from the factory?: The VIN engine code Q indicates a 351-4V CJ engine, per the door data plate decoding in the Marti Report.
When was this 1972 Ranchero GT actually built?: It was actually built on February 7, 1972 — on schedule, per the Important Dates section. It was sold on 02/15/72.
What factory options were on this Ranchero GT?: Black Vinyl Roof, C-6 Cruise-O-Matic Transmission, Black Painted Hood, G70X14 Belted Raised White Letter Tires, Power Steering, Power Front Disc Brakes, Front and Rear Bumper Guards, AM Radio, Tinted Glass Complete, Magnum 500 Chrome Wheels, Competition Suspension, and Instrumentation Group.
How rare is this Ranchero's configuration?: For the 1972 Ranchero GT, it was one of 2,272 with this paint code, 862 with these paint/trim codes, 2,550 with these engine/transmission codes, 190 ordered from this DSO, and 2,372 with Magnum 500 chrome wheels.
Which dealer originally sold this car?: Dealer #25C407, Mitchell-Howell Ford Inc, Main and Lester St, Martinsville, VA 24112 (Richmond ordering district).
What are the GVWR and axle ratings on the data plate?: GVWR 5954, GAWR front 2348 and rear 3006, with a manufacture date of 02/72.