1983 Ford Ranger Dealership Laserdisc

[@andregonsalvez9244]

Great video ! I certainly like this old retro videos of old cars and trucks . This brings back memories growing up in the 80s .

[@lkkjkl5566]

now i want a 83 ranger, amazing commercials, thank you

[@331Grabber]

I had an 83 with 2.3 and 4-Speed 4X2. It was a dead reliable little work horse and commuter. I sold it to by an 87 Ranger 2.3 4x2 5-Speed because the 83 didn't have A/C or power steering.

[@WSNO]

Love that they got a robot to narrate this. The 80s really were the future

[@jdjeep46]

I bought a new one in 1983 with V6, 5 speed, and the optional 7 foot bed. Good little truck.

[@ThangosTheBarbarian]

I have the Ford IVLS complete computer system, cabinet all technical material and every service laserdisc, probably the only one left in existence

[@PixelshadesArchive]

Would love to see some pics or that bad boy in action! Shoot me a email if you want, [e-mail]

[@timkis64]

i'll never sell my 1st gen ranger.bougt it used in 99.& still driving it.crazy reliable with regular service.only god knows how long it will go.still runs great at 200k.

[@kdrapertrucker]

I loved my '94 Ranger hauled 3k lbs. Of ball bearings 180 miles one time, and the rear suspension still had a half inch short of the stop. It was. An emergency run to keep a factory running and no other vehicle available. Had that truck 12 years. Utterly dependable. But I obviously needed a bigger truck.

[@longbedGTs]

I've had my '88 Ranger GT since '02 and it's been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. It has 152K miles and has only needed minor maintenance. Can you post any more videos on the first generation Rangers if you have them? Thanks for the video!

[@martinmcfly4658]

Thanks for uploading! Is this a CAV disc?

[@PixelshadesArchive]

Yup! Whole thing ran frame by frame. The dealership would have had a player for these that skipped around to the various features (my player is just a consumer model).

[@thetreblerebel]

This was the first year for the Ranger model right? As it's own truck? The boxy Rangers with two tone paint are georgous looking vehicles.

[@john8201]

Yes yes and yes, I have two 83 rangers and I love em

[@AlejandroP1980s]

@@john8201 extended cab and xls or eddie bauer edition

[@john8201]

@@AlejandroP1980s, one is single cab, base model, 2.3 cylinder 4 speed. The other is a single cab, xl model, with a 2.8 v6, 4 speed with dual tanks. They are awesome little trucks

[@mdlclassguymdlclassguy6488]

@@AlejandroP1980s -- they didn't have extended cabs until 86 or 87 same with Eddie bower edition, XLS was top of the line but they were great trucks, I've had a 84 4x4 v-6 long bed 5 speed with dual tanks since 1990 , I bought it of my mother in law who was the original owner and I love it

[@john8201]

@@mdlclassguymdlclassguy6488 yeah interestingly enough both mine are 4x4 and the one with the v6 has auto locking hubs

[@compu85]

Did you get a hit on the background music? It's really cool.

[@grndiesel]

I didn't realize the rear tank was available in 1983. I thought it was only from 85-88. Good luck finding a used one though...

[@john8201]

Mine has dual tanks. It is an 83 longbed, dual tanks, 4x4 with auto locking hubs, v6, 4 speed manual

[@LegendStormcrow]

I didn't know they reintroduced the 2nd tanks. They discontinued it after 83'.

[@PontiacFan68]

Its F-150s little brother the Ranger Truck.

[@Skeetergarage]

I’m still confused about the video I have a early 1983 ranger 2wd with a 2.8l bolted to a c3 automatic transmission

[@331Grabber]

That option combo was probably added because of customer demand

[@jedschuler6994]

This sounds like an Autobot is reading the script

[@damien-UHF]

My Ranger Is An XLT but its a 1990 With A 4 Speed Auto

[@timpriddy349]

I have a 90 xcab.........

[@rsprockets7846]

Bronco II based off this

[@weskirkland5850]

19:43 proves the point about how it was in the 80's. everything was brown...lmao

[@john8201]

Bullshit corrosion protection. My truck has rust every where! Lmao

[@rsprockets7846]

Rot boxes they rusted in 2yrs made locally and impressive. To see

[@WSNO]

That sucks