Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger
XLT. As popular as they are today, it's hard to imagine that sales
for the Early Bronco peaked in 1974 and declined considerably from
1975 to 1977 as buyers flocked to full-size SUVs like the Chevrolet
K5 Blazer, International Scout II and Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer. Thus
the first full-size Bronco was born in 1978, built on a shortened
version of the F-series pickup truck platform. This resulted in
considerable cost savings for Ford (it was identical to an F-series
pickup from the B pillar forward) - and it was also a huge market
success with a five-fold increase in sales over the final Early
Bronco of 1977.
Longer, wider, heavier and more comfortably appointed than an Early
Bronco, this truck is highly optioned with V8, automatic, power
steering, power brakes, factory A/C, cruise control and high-back
captain's chairs with armrests (Ranger XLT was the highest trim
level offered). This full-size Bronco saw a driver-quality repaint
some years ago in its original colors of dark brown metallic and
white, an awesome 1970s color combo that's very much back in style.
There are some scuffs and dings here and there, but it's not rusty
- floors pans and rockers are in excellent original condition (see
photos). Nearly new BF Goodrich 33x12.50 all terrains on stock
steel wheels with hubcaps.
Interior presents well with carpet, seat upholstery and dash all in
good shape. Light wear showing on door panels, headliner and
steering wheel. Power rear window, gauges, horn, wipers, lights
(including instrument backlights) are all working. Factory cruise
control and air conditioning components are intact but not
presently operable. Like the Early Bronco (and International Scout
II and K5 Blazer) the hard top is removable.
Under the hood is a 400 cubic inch V8 mated to a C6 automatic
transmission - originally fitted with a two-barrel carb, now it's
running an Edelbrock four-barrel plus long-tube headers, both of
which really help performance. Runs well and sounds great. Recent
shocks and suspension bushings. Transmission shifts normally and
four wheel drive is working. This is a good running and driving
truck with a great period look that's nice enough to get
complements but not so nice that you have to be worried about where
you park or doing some occasional off-road exploring. For more
information about this 1978 Ford Bronco for sale at Motorcar Studio
in Atlanta, please call 404-692-5250.