Vehicle Description
1968 Ford Bronco 2-Door Pickup 4x4 - Black with Gray Interior - 289
V8 - 3 on the Tree - Four Wheel Drive - Classic Ford (Please note:
If you happen to be viewing this 1968 Ford Bronco on a website
other than our Garage Kept Motors site, it's possible that you've
only seen some of our many photographs of the truck due to
third-party website limitations. To be sure you access all the more
than 135 photographs, as well as a short start-up and walk-around
video, please go to our main website: Garage Kept Motors.) Find the
best-condition Bronco you can find in your price range and enjoy
the ride. -Hagerty Ford Bronco Buyer's Guide The people at Hagerty
supplied some Bronco history: There's no doubt that Ford product
manager Donald Frey and Lee Iacocca wanted a piece of the action
that Jeep and International Harvester were enjoying with the CJ-5
and Scout 80, which together sold over 30,000 units a year
combined. Not to mention Ford was no stranger to the concept, as
they built over 270,000 Jeeps during WWII.... Ford was hungry for a
piece of the sport-utility pie. ... the production version that
launched on August 11, 1966 solved every one of the competition's
shortcomings. The 92-inch wheelbase is shorter than that of both
competitors, enough to achieve a 33.6-foot turning radius-three
feet smaller than the CJ-5 and a staggering 9.5 feet smaller than
the Scout 80. The Bronco also used a much more sophisticated
'Mono-Beam' front suspension with coil springs and radius rods up
front, offering a smoother ride and allowing the wheels to turn
more effectively. The setup includes a one-inch diameter track bar
for lateral stability. And at 57.4 inches, the Bronco had a track
four inches wider than the CJ, plus better brakes, with 11-inch
drums up front and 10-inch drums in the rear. And for 1968: A
handful of mechanical changes marked the 1968 model year. A new
replaceable, dry air filter replaced the oil-bath unit, and
free-wheeling lockout hubs became standard. The disappearing button
on the transfer case T-handle made a triumphant reappearance for
'68. There were a few design revisions, too. New side marker lights
were incorporated on the lower front fender, with amber lenses. The
interior door handles were revised from a pull-up style to a
recessed flipper, for both aesthetic and safety reasons. The option
list grew by one item: a new swing-away spare tire carrier, which
freed up a significant amount of space in the cargo area. Offered
here is a 1968 Ford Bronco 4-wheel-drive half-cab model in black
over gray. The truck's odometer currently shows 94,160 miles, or
fewer than 1,800 miles per-year on average since new. Nicely
refreshed without altering its original character, this Bronco is a
first-generation survivor. The non-metallic black exterior paint
was professionally applied and the uniformly glossy finish
demonstrates the skill-level involved. All panels, as well as door
jambs, cargo area, (Ford-embossed) tailgate, and top are properly
painted. A red pinstripe runs the length of the side panels
highlighting the body design. (To best assess the quality of the
paint and trim finishes, be sure to view the close-up photographs
of the car in the accompanying gallery.) Correct, bare-metal-finish
bumpers are mounted, and they are free of impact dents. Chrome
headlight, taillight, door handles, and simple front trim
(surrounding the blacked-out grille) shows well. Cabin glass and
lighting lenses are clear. Factory badging-including the
red-trimmed F-O-R-D grille lettering, Sport Bronco fender emblems,
and 289 engine badges-are properly in place. Factory 16-inch steel
wheels are mounted with Corsa® M&S-rated tires. Original full,
red-trimmed wheel covers are installed. Inside, the color theme is
black metal with soft gray fabric accompaniment. Door panels
feature vertically pleated gray fabric inserts in excellent,
unmarred condition. The same very well-kept, tweed-finish, gray
pleated fabric (trimmed
