Vehicle Description
America's most notorious 4x4 is also becoming a great collectable,
and super-clean examples like this beautiful Ford Bronco are at the
forefront of the movement. Had 'The Juice' jumped into this
particular supercharged 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 4x4 during his
escapade down the 405, he would've certainly left the LAPD in the
dust, at least for that afternoon. Drive right over those lame O.J.
jokes with this '96 white Bronco that impresses the crowds and
intimidates all would-be challengers everywhere it goes.
Ford recently announced that the Bronco is coming back in 2021, and
this well-respected "O.B.S." (Old Body Style) example from the
final-year version of the 5th generation (which was the last
production run until 2021) proves to you exactly why. Even though
this 4x4 now has legitimate vintage truck status, the paint was
applied with what are considered modern processes and materials
(compared to vintage paint), so even though it's almost
25-years-old and showing some minor wear today, it's still tough
and very presentable as a top driver-quality SUV. Not only is this
believed to be the original factory application, and even with the
desirable XLT trim option, the removable roof is nicely
color-matched to the vehicle, which gives the truck a great uniform
look not typically found as most Broncos had two-tone paint schemes
back then. And yes, this Bronco continues the great tradition of
being able to remove the rear roof section for that cool
semi-convertible appearance, along with aggressive-looking and
color-matched side-steps. Plus, with the tall 4x4 stance enhanced
by the tough off-road rubber, and beefy chrome and rubber bumpers
fore and aft, you have the ability to go everywhere and take the
toys along with you. Big side mirrors add to the tough look along
with providing a touch of flash, and the front grille and rear
tailgate trim bookend the truck nicely while providing nice
contrast to the otherwise all white truck.
The XLT trim also means you get a comfortable and loaded blue
vinyl-and-cloth interior with just about every feature in the book
for 1996. It includes modern R134a factory air conditioning, power
windows, power locks, power front seats, and a tilt wheel. The
stereo is an upgraded Sony AM/FM/CD/AUX unit that powers a
subwoofer in the cargo area and fits neatly into the factory slot,
so no need to worry about any hack-jobs in the dash. A modern
classic also means modern conveniences like push-button 4x4
selection and cruise control, making the trip through the mountains
more comfortable than usual. The wide center console offers plenty
of storage as well as a handy place to put your coffee, and the
dash is one of the more car-like features of this big truck,
featuring a comprehensive set of factory gauges along with an
auxiliary Ford Racing boost gauge that helps keep an eye on the
supercharger under the hood. The interior does show some age
because it's original after all, but nothing beyond the expected
wear-and-tear and light-fading of a solid-quality driver. You also
have a large carpeted cargo area that houses the factory spare and
a fold-down tailgate, so you're probably already imaging roasting
campsite marshmallows while sitting on the back.
OK, now on to the engine. Built by pros, it's a 392 cubic inch V8
topped by a massive supercharger and front-mounted intercooler that
bring the horsepower to a robust 520 reading on the Dyno. It's fuel
injected, so it starts easily and idles well despite the massive
blower and the internals are all top-of-the-line components that
are backed by build receipts. There's race-grade hardware
throughout, including a cold-air intake system and a custom
serpentine belt drive system for the accessories. A giant aluminum
radiator keeps this mountain motor nice and cool and all the
components have been well-maintained and attended to, including the
upgraded compressor for the R134a A/C system. A 4-speed automatic
transmission feeds the stock Ford 2-speed transfer case and axles,
and it's all Built Ford Tough and ready to handle all the elements,
both on and off the road. A custom Flowmaster-style dual exhaust
system sounds awesome and the more-than-capable includes heavy-duty
springs, shocks, and factory stabilizers up front. Gigantic
33x10.50-15 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires on polished aluminum
wheels complete the look and really fill those fenders
properly.
Nicely maintained and built for battle, this Bronco is a clean,
comfortable, and capable classic 4x4. So, if you like to look
distinctive while doing it all, don't let this deal slip away. Call
now!
