Photos Courtesy of Mecum Auctions, Inc. The return of a 1971 Ford Ranchero 500 to the auction stage is a sharp reminder that Detroit once had no problem mixing muscle-car energy with genuine utility.

This Muscle Car of the Week feature highlights a 1969 Ford Ranchero GT that proves muscle cars were not limited to traditional two-door sedans. Finished in Brittany Blue with a blue interior, white GT ...