Vehicle Description
1968 Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco was introduced to the public in August of 1965 to
compete against Jeep's CJ-5 and International Harvester's Scout in
the burgeoning recreational four-wheel drive vehicle market. The
first Broncos were very spartan without options such as power
steering and an automatic transmission. Initial models were
available only with a 105hp 170ci six-cylinder derived from Ford's
Falcon lineup. The only available transmission was Ford's 3.03
three-speed manual with a column mounted shifter.
For consignment a 73,491 title verified actual mile survivor in the
form of a 1968 Ford Bronco. With a long term history of each of
the2 owners and starting its life out in Colorado, we see an older
respray, with some scratches and dents, but no rust. A few upgrades
over the years, including recent addition of power steering and
power brakes, this truck is ready to roll, and will be pulling many
new SUV's out of a hole for a while to come.
Exterior
Donned with Caribbean Turquoise and a white grille, painted bumpers
and roofline this car is looking amazingly original. The paint is
an older respray but still holds its shine but with just slight
chips and dings and on the roof's drip edge I can see slight
surface rust in the gullies. White painted bumpers with curved ends
and side marker reflectors immediately distinguished the 1968
models from their predecessors. Manual locking front hubs are seen
as well. All exterior panels are rust free, and have well minded
gaps. No side spear or rocker trimmings for this model, just
squared off design and a tailgate and upper window back with a
swing arm mounted spare tire. Looking good.
InteriorAs I swing the pedestrian lightweight doors I'm greeted
with some shiny diamond plate inserts in the middle of the
turquoise outer frame. A black armrest and shiny crank is here as
well as a stereo speaker. The driver's side door shows some wear
off of the paint. I perch myself on to newer high bay black vinyl
buckets. These float on back carpeted floors which are like new. 2
wood topped shift levers reach for my hands in the hump. Upfront,
the white painted factory dash front with a black padded dash top
has all the right gauges, knobs, and pulls. Below the factory radio
is now an aftermarket ESN AM/FM/CD radio. Fronting the dash is an
Ididit rally steering wheel. The back the truck has no back seat,
just black carpeted storage and another shiny diamond plate panel
on the inner tailgate. The headliner is slightly damaged in a few
areas, but still is showing as a white canvas liner.
Drivetrain
Under the factory paint covered hood and engine bay, we see a very
nice 289ci V8. It now sports an Edelbrock intake and Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor on top. A 3-speed manual transmission is on
back, with front and rear 3.50 axles. New ignition wiring and
supple hoses abound along with some black background ribbed Ford
badged valve coverings. The master cylinder also has been chromed
and as noted power steering and power brakes were added just at the
end of last year. Headers provide the pipes for the exhale.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust seen as heavy covered areas and some light are
noted throughout. Front radius arms and coil springs are on and in
back leaf springs are providing the surefooted ride. Power drum
brakes are now all around.
Drive-Ability
This truck started immediately and runs smoothly. The engine has
some power with the 4-barrel carb and power steering and brakes
were a welcome addition, albeit the brakes are now quite a bit
touchy. Also the horn did not toot. The drive modes worked as they
should.
Indeed a nice gem of Ford 4x4 history, slightly modified, but all
for the good and certainly better performance. An older respray,
new seats and original look for the dash, I am ready to go for a
climb. Or just throw my stuff in the back and go for a camping
trip. Either way I'll be doing so in retro style.
U15NLC14404
U15-Bronco Wagon
N-289ci 2bbl V8
L-Michigan Truck Plant
C14404-Sequential Unit Number
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