Vehicle Description
Lights... Camera... Action... And we mean plenty of action!!! Here
is a very unique classic that possesses the rugged good looks of a
matinee idol. Seriously. This 1976 Ford Bronco was used extensively
in the award-winning motion picture "Logan" starring Hugh Jackman.
Powerful and relatively compact, the first generation Bronco was
one of the original multi-purpose vehicles that ushered in the SUV
craze. And this diminutive brute brings loads of character and
provenance to the table.
You'll be immediately mesmerized by this 4X4's tough guy
appearance. It's an original Bronco with uncut fenders. That in
itself is increasingly hard to find these days. The body is very
straight and solid, another rarity for a truck that was essentially
built to go bouncing through the woods and around the countryside.
But without a doubt, the most riveting aspect of this little
celebrity's eye appeal is its faux patina finish. The underneath
green and white paint scheme was covered with a special Hollywood
concoction of animal fat and denatured alcohol to create a
distinctive look that imitates rust and dust. It does a
more-than-adequate job of generating the persona of a
rough-and-ready roustabout. Perpetuating an air of originality, a
fairly stock stance is maintained by a set of 30X9.50R15 B.F.
Goodrich radials mounted on factory rims with Ford hubcaps. The
removable hard top is in great condition, and all of the chrome
trim and emblems are present and show very well. It is actually an
awesome-looking ride just as it sits, but the faux patina can be
removed fairly easily to return the Bronco to its original
presentation. Really, all options are open on this machine. It's up
to you.
The interior is stock in appearance and looks to be in decent shape
overall. It was purposely never cleaned after filming of the movie,
so there is some dirt and dust throughout the inside that was
deliberately laid in by the productions staff. A few hours of
Saturday afternoon detailing would work wonders for this personable
little SUV, if that's the way you want to go. The black vinyl
upholstery looks and feels really nice, and the front bucket seats
have been recovered. The door panels and dash all seem to be in
good shape as well. A column shifter controls the automatic
transmission, while a floor mounted lever engages the
four-wheel-drive. Optional accessories include power steering and
brakes, and an AM/FM cassette. The front cardboard headliner is
beginning to sag a bit, which is a pretty common issue with Broncos
from this era, but all-around, It's an excellent vintage vehicle
for the guy who enjoys adding the finishing touches to the
centerpiece of his car collection, or one that wants a piece of
movie memorabilia.
Hiding beneath the hood is one of the most popular power plants of
all time, Ford's legendary 302 V8. It has earned a well-deserved
reputation for performance and durability. Powerful, economical,
and darn-near bulletproof... Pound for pound, it is one of the
best! This particular motor is basically stock with the correct
valve covers and air cleaner, a factory Motorcraft two-barrel
carburetor and electronic ignition. It starts very easily and runs
exceptionally well. Fire this bad Bronco up and its throaty exhaust
speaks in a low, deliberate tone that exudes confidence and
authority. Putting power to the ground is the venerable C-4
automatic transmission paired up with the iconic Dana 4 x 4
transfer case with manual locking hubs. Inspect the underside of
this proud machine and you'll find everything in order with no
apparent issues of any kind, which is rare to find in an Early
Bronco, but since this one is from California, it's lived a long
life in warm weather. This EB is ready to go anywhere and do
whatever it takes to get the job done. Just what you'd expect from
a motion picture superhero!
You'll have to agree that this 1976 Bronco comes with plenty of
personality. This would be a really fun vehicle to own, and its
back story is truly compelling. And when was the last time you took
a movie star home with you? This could be the day! Call now!
