Vehicle Description
The Bronco was all-new in 1978: bigger, more powerful, more
versatile, and still rugged and ready to play. This second-year
1979 Ford Bronco has a great color combination and a 351 cubic inch
V8; thanks to its rather civilized road manners, it's a great
choice for any hobbyist with an active lifestyle.
This might be one of the most familiar shapes in the 4x4 world, and
it was a big step forward after a decade of the body
first-generation Bronco. Obviously based on the F-series pickups,
it has a clean, chiseled look that's only enhanced by the bright
electric blue bodywork. The paint job was done very recently, and
although it wasn't a perfect $25k respray, it was done right and a
truck like this needs no apologies and it's in just the right
condition that you won't think twice about going out and having
some fun. It has a great luster and shine and a proper cut and buff
might even take it up a level, but then you might be afraid to use
it as intended. The vibrant bright blue certainly makes it look
sporting and the way it is offset by bright chrome really
rounds-out the look. And speaking of bright trim, there's plenty of
it, although we do like the way the grille has been tastefully
blacked-out, updating the look to be more in tune with later
models. Big mirrors, a restored lift-off hardtop, and twin
tailpipes out back all help with the heavy-duty truck look as well
as functionality.
The black interior offers optional Captain buckets for front seat
occupants, and it transforms the Bronco's personality. The fresh
and simple black upholstery adds an upscale look and even the
center console was treated to a makeover that makes everything look
uniform. The rear bench wears a plain vinyl seat cover and remains
in very good shape, providing a surprising amount of room for a few
extra passengers. The dash should look familiar to anyone who has
driven a '70s F-series truck, and it's great to see three pedals on
the floor and a 4-speed manual transmission, as well as the 2-speed
transfer case. A later Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo with speakers
throughout the interior actually sounds pretty good. There's also a
monstrous cargo bay behind the rear seat with a heavy-duty carpeted
mat, so it's neatly finished but still able to carry an impressive
amount of gear. This is a great weekend getaway vehicle.
When the Bronco got bigger, so did the engines, with this one using
a strong-running 351M V8. It's got a few upgrades such as an
Edelbrock intake and 4-barrel carburetor, late-model Duraspark
ignition system, and long-tube headers, so it's plenty strong to
pull the big Bronco around with enthusiasm. The engine itself is
bright Ford Blue with a few chrome dress-up pieces, and it really
stands out in the otherwise all business engine bay. There's a big
radiator up front for slow going and both power steering and power
front disc brakes were part of the package in this newer, bigger
Bronco. It still uses rigid axles at both ends, which is still the
best way to go for serious off-roading, and the gearing works in
the mud as well as on the highway. A custom dual exhaust system
tucks in tight so ground clearance is unaffected and it sounds
great. Brand new handsome Cragar wheels carry big 31x10.50-15
radials that fill the fenders properly.
With first-generation Bronco values soaring, the second-gen trucks
like this aren't far behind. A great look, lots of room, and a
smooth powertrain make this Bronco a winner. Call today!