Vehicle Description
This 1986 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer 4x4 represents a classic take
on the SUV that's unlike anything you see on the road these days.
It's the precursor to today's ultra-popular Explorer and packs a
lot of surefootedness into a relatively compact package. It has
provided decades of faithful service already and will arrive at its
next home with a stack of maintenance records on board to confirm
that a substantial investment has gone into keeping it road-ready
well into the future.
Wearing the same dark yellow and desert tan color scheme it began
life with, this Bronco II packs plenty of curb appeal - it cuts a
distinctively likeable presence. Not having seen the inside of a
restoration shop over the course of its considerable lifetime, you
can see some evidence of its dutiful performance, but this compact
workhorse still radiates vitality. When Ford released this model
some 40 years ago, its objective was to create a downsized version
of its ultra-popular Bronco and the aesthetic resemblance is
unmistakable. This Bronco II shares a squared off appearance with
its bigger brother and the two were even manufactured at the same
Louisville, Kentucky plant. After all this time, its exterior
alignment remains on point, with consistent body lines and doors
and hood that open and shut smoothly. You'll likely notice that,
despite its seemingly modest size, this Bronco II features an
impressive amount of ground clearance which really comes in handy
when off-roading - a pursuit it's very well equipped for.
The tan interior shows moderate wear - this car has been in service
for nearly four decades after all - but overall, it's in pretty
darned good shape. Cloth upholstery is often praised for its
durability, and it's a trait that proves out here - the pair of
front buckets and the rear bench seat are both still more than
accommodating. Farther forward, you'll find no cracks or warping on
the dash area, where an aftermarket AM/FM/cassette stereo stands
ready to provide you with a period appropriate audio experience.
Additional comfort and convenience amenities include power windows,
cruise control and air conditioning that's up to the challenge of
keeping you comfortable on even warmer days. This is a vehicle that
offers a surprising amount of interior room especially when you
fold down its rear seat, which is an easy procedure.
This compact SUV's road-readiness will become evident right away.
Its fuel injected 2.9-liter V6 fires up promptly and provides
strong acceleration - and the engine pairs with a 4-speed automatic
transmission whose shifts are surprisingly smooth. Everything
appears to be in good order beneath the hood and a simple steam
cleaning will have the engine compartment looking downright sharp.
Should you find yourself with an urge to veer off the asphalt and
onto rougher terrain, the 4-wheel drive feature is in good working
condition and the lever that activates it stands within easy reach
on the transmission tunnel. Smooth power steering makes for
low-effort navigation while 4-wheel power brakes with discs up
front bring this Bronco II's set of 15" stock Ford wheels wearing
Goodyear Wrangler radials to dependable stops.
If you're searching for a vintage SUV with plenty of old school
charm, and undeniable off-road capability, you should definitely
put this 1986 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer 4x4 on your must-see list.
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