1987-1989 Ford Ranger GT
Ford also had fun with a smooth and compact sport truck, something that was much more luxurious than your run-of-the-mill Ranger. The 1989 Ford Ranger GT is the quintessential sport truck with plenty of unique features for the period. The performance of the Ranger GT did better than most consumers thought that it would and the sales numbers were decent too. The Ford Ranger GT targeted a niche market of buyers looking for a compact pickup that didn’t compromise on performance and style (via Barn Finds).
Having a bit of speed and luxury was enough to make this truck a sales success and it showed that there was an appetite for a pickup truck that did more than hauling hay around. The Ranger GT was just the tip of the iceberg for unique Ford pickup trucks that were going to come on the horizon. This generation of the Ranger is one of the most highly sought-after models for that reason and also the fact that it’s relatively inexpensive to repair.