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southern coach

1988 Southern Coach Ford Ranger
2 May 2021

1988 Southern Coach Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1983-1988 Ford Ranger 4x4 | 0

If you’re a truck collector, you know what a unicorn this is: a first generation Ford Ranger with the much sought after, ultra-rare fiberglass “Southern Coach” stepside bed. These were sent from the factory to the customizer as a chassis … Continued

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