Vehicle Description
This 1986 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer Edition is one sharp looking,
compact SUV. It's the precursor to today's ultra-popular Explorer,
but also a respected and surefootedly rugged vehicle in its own
right that's in great running form and will pull into its next
owner's garage with a clean AutoCheck report on board to prove it's
avoided any notable collisions over the years.
The two-tone, brown metallic and beige paint remains in strong,
driver quality condition. This Bronco II hasn't seen the inside of
a restoration shop during its lifetime and the color scheme it
wears is the same one it debuted with, yet while you can find some
evidence of its years of faithful service on its exterior, this is
still a vital looking workhorse. Its functional form - unabashedly
square, yet still refined - has a reassuring, no-nonsense nature to
it. Ford really did hit the mark with their objective of creating a
downsized version of the full-size Bronco without making any
stylistic missteps to compromise their result. More than 30 years
after its debut, it remains well aligned - the lines separating
what appear to be all original body panels are tight and even, and
its pair of doors and hood open and shut very smoothly. You'll find
a roof rack sitting securely in place on top and both an externally
mounted spare and trailer hitch in back, all of which underscore
this vintage SUV's penchant for adventure.
The brown cloth interior has come through the years impressively
well. The front buckets and rear bench seat still have their
factory look-down to the pastel-colored inserts on their seat backs
- but look quite a bit fresher than you'd rightfully expect, given
their age. The cloth seat covers Ford used during this era were
thick and durable and have served the car ably - there's just
slight evidence of wear on their surfaces but this upholstery has
plenty of life left in it and is bracketed by door panels to either
side that also present well. The stock Ford steering wheel features
a comfortably padded leather wrap and places the cruise control
feature within easy reach, while just beyond it the dash area still
retains its factory look and is in very nice shape, with a burl
accented panel surrounding its clear gauges and an aftermarket
AM/FM/CD stereo with iPod connectivity sitting at its center to
cater to your audio needs. Comfort and convenience features also
include power windows and door locks and air conditioning that's in
top form to cool the interior in very short order. The Bronco II
offers quite a bit of storage space in back, especially with the
rear seat folded down.
This compact SUV is very much ready for action - both on the
asphalt, as well more rugged terrain - as soon as you get it home.
Its fuel injected 2.9 liter engine fires up quickly and runs
smoothly, combining with a 4-speed automatic transmission for a
good driving experience in everyday driving conditions. When the
urge to veer off onto paths less travelled strikes, the Bronco II's
4-wheel drive feature is in good form and teams with an impressive
amount of wheel clearance to make for some fun off-roading. Smooth
power steering provides easy navigation, while power front disc
brakes provide dependable stops in all situations as this vintage
Ford conquers the land before it on a set of 15" stock Ford
rims.
Looking for a vintage SUV with both undeniable charm and bona fide
off-road capability? Check out this 1986 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer
Edition. Call today!
