Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1978 Ford Bronco XLT
Ranger 4x4 for purchase. In mid-1977 Ford introduced the first
full-size Broncos for the 1978 model year. The long awaited '78
Bronco was so popular that many people had to wait six months or
longer to get one from their local Ford dealers. Consumers just
couldn't get enough of them. Even the automobile and truck
magazines of the time raved on and on about the new full-size
Broncos. The '78 Bronco practically swept up every accolade with
4x4 and truck-of-the-year awards. One of the main reasons for the
new Bronco's instant celebrity status was the combination of
functionality and ruggedness the vehicle offered. The F-Series 4x4s
had a long standing reputation for being the best built full-size
trucks on the market. With the introduction of the full-size
Bronco, consumers could now have a vehicle with all the ruggedness
of the F-Series trucks combined with luxury features such as A/C,
cruise control, roll bars, AM/FM/CB stereos, delay wipers, bucket
seats, center consoles, and even tilt steering - all in a short
wheel base package that was easy to maneuver both on and off the
road. Consumers could also choose exactly how they wanted their new
Bronco equipped with two basic models being offered; the Custom,
which was marketed towards the "outdoor enthusiast" and the Ranger
XLT, which was marketed as more of family-oriented daily driver.
Ford also offered a "Free-Wheelin" package on both the Custom & the
Ranger XLT that featured tri-color striping, black bumpers, black
low mount western-style mirrors, sport steering wheel, special
glove box appliqu�, and custom wheels.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to offer this rugged and ready, 1978
Ford Bronco. This truck hails from the dry climate of south western
Texas and as a result, this very original example shows an amazing
original core structure. This Bronco is powered by an extremely
healthy and reliable 351 V8 engine, automatic transmission and
Fords proven 4WD system. Highlights include: Ranger XLT trim, rear
mounted spare tire, power steering, power brakes, power rear
window, front bench seat, grill guard, chrome wheels, auxiliary
gauges, tow package, chrome wheels with fitting oversized tires.
The truck appears to retain all of its factory sheet metal, it
appears to have been painted quite some time ago in its factory
color, the XLT aluminum trim is complete and overall very nice, the
interior rtmains original, the original underside is wonderful.
There is no shortage of curb appeal and The removable top offers
optimal enjoyment of summertime cruising.
First Generation Full Size Bronco's are on fire and fully restored
examples are now selling upwards of $40, 000.00 dollars. The 1978
Ford Bronco offered here is a Rock Solid example that can be put to
that can be immediately enjoyed at a price that you will remain
well invested if improvements are considered.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
