If you're fans of the big TV car auctions, you've undoubtedly
noticed a trend that has been hot for about 15 years. Vintage 4x4's
have been in high demand and none more so than first generation
Ford Broncos. As a result, and as they age, subsequent generations
of Broncos are also enjoying a resurgence in desirability. Ford
took notice and reintroduced the Bronco with retro styling but in
modern materials and proportions. But the Bronco's fetching the
most interest at those auctions continues to be modified first gen
classics.
For consignment, a 1977 Ford Bronco showing 78,686 miles, but the
true miles are unknown. 14,546 Broncos were produced in 1977 and
all of them had 302 engines. Numbers were bolstered heavily in the
following years with over 77,000 in 1978 and over 100,000 in
'79.
Exterior
This thing has a big presence, and high! We'll get to the lift
specs, but the height is certainly helped by the 15-inch wheels
holding 37x12.5R15's. Hovering up above those tires is a Matte
Green truck augmented up front with modern, smoked LED headlights,
KC foglights, and the requisite Smittybilt winch ready to pull
plebeian cars from ditches at a moment's notice. A hood scoop lives
up top along with heat extracting louvers closer to the cowl. Right
angles take over from there with a nearly vertical windshield and
rear window as a gray soft top with tinted plastic windows adds
some bumps and curves to the square rig. Contrasting features
include the custom black bumpers and ivory grille with the epic
Ford embossment in red. It's all in great condition with no glaring
exterior flaws.
Interior
The green and black palette is alive on the inside with simple
plastic door cards on the green doors, black vinyl bucket seats up
front and a small bench in back, all in nice shape. The black
carpet stops after the front row and the rear is more bed-like with
rough coated surfaces and floor. Up front, a wood rimmed steering
wheel shares the column with a tachometer and the ivory dash
contains the speedometer, various knobs, and an AM/FM radio above a
tri-pack of gauges mounted under the dash. The range selector is on
the transmission hump followed by the shifter between the seats.
Clean conditions are found throughout the interior.
Drivetrain
The muscular and familiar looking 302ci V8 presents cleanly under
the hood, fueled by an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and backed by
a C4 3-speed automatic transmission. Power can be split between the
Dana 44 axle up front and the Ford 9" in back, each with 3.50
gears.
Undercarriage
No need to put this on a lift, it's already lifted! We find clean
conditions under here as well with a ProComp 6" lift provided with
the leaf springs in back and coil spring with radius arms in front.
Power brakes are provided, disc in front, drum in back. Headers
flow from the 302 and the dual exhaust ends up connecting with
glasspack style mufflers exiting behind each rear wheel.
Drive-Ability
We're hoping the yoga we tried five years ago will pay off as we
climb up into the cabin without side steps or running boards. We
make it without injury and fire up the trusty 302, then point this
mini monster truck toward the test loop. Good power, straight
tracking, and plenty of stopping power. We do note some sloppy
steering and things that don't work include the horn, radio, and
reverse lights. All other functions operate as intended. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
Ford Broncos have been consistently hot in the market for many
years with not many signs of slowing down any time soon, and why
should they? They are the ultimate in cool, tough, go anywhere kind
of truck. Utilitarian and now stylish all at the same time. Equally
at home at a bull riding rodeo, or parked on Rodeo Drive in posh
Beverly Hills. It's the go to rig!
U15GLY41723
U15-Bronco U100 4x4
G-302ci V8 2bbl
L-Michigan Truck Assy Plant
Y41723-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host
Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune
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Vehicle Details
1977 Ford Bronco
Listing ID:CC-2010411
Price:$69,000
Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Year:1977
Make:Ford
Model:Bronco
Exterior Color:Matte Green
Interior Color:Black
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:75686
Stock Number:7920
VIN:U15GLY41723
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