- The first-generation Bronco Is extremely favored among resto-modders, making it hard to come across them in their original condition from days past.
- This 1976 Bronco stands out as an exception. , since it's mostly unoriginal.
- Fitted with a 302-cubic-inch V-8 engine, a three-speed manual gearbox, and four-wheel-drive system, this vehicle has seen action in both New Mexico and Texas.
The modern Ford Bronco Raptor With its protruding fender flares and massive 37-inch off-road tires, it resembles a professional wrestler—bulky and powerful. Despite its impressive capabilities, it’s quite different from what the Bronco originally was. The brand initially featured small, approachable trucks such as these.
This 1976 Bronco, which is currently for sale, Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver is part of Hearst Autos) stands out today as one of the few examples that haven't undergone a heavy-handed restoration/modification. Completely original and showing only slight wear from almost five decades of use, it remains exactly as it did when it left the factory in 1976.
The original model of the Bronco was introduced roughly 10 years earlier as Ford’s response to the robust off-roading performance of the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Scout. It was available as a roadster, a pickup truck, or a station wagon, along with several engine options.
This model comes as a station wagon equipped with a 302-cubic-inch V- eight engine, which originally produced around 125 horsepower and 218 pound-feet of torque. The vehicle features a three-speed manual gearbox along with a dual-range transfer case. Its fifteen-inch steel rims wear Goodyear Wrangler tires and host disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. This particular example has accumulated approximately 87,000 miles over time.
Completed in a sleek all-white design, this Bronco reportedly passed much of its existence in the arid regions of New Mexico and Texas, where low humidity has prevented rust formation effectively. It does bear some minor signs of use such as small paint scratches, occasional dents, and marks left by reddish soil from Texas. However, these imperfections only enhance its charm.
While you may not be scaling sand dunes in a Bronco quite like this one, it excels as a charming vehicle without unnecessary embellishments. It’s perfect for tossing your fishing gear into the rear and heading off-road to your secret fishing hideaway.
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