The Ford Bronco has returned, introduced in July of 2020 and it was
not alone. Not one but two new Broncos debuted that year, following
up on a legacy that stretched from 1966 until 1996, when the last
big Bronco rolled off the assembly line. In its 30 years,
Dearborn's rugged 4x4 changed with the times, laying the foundation
for the SUVs that took over the landscape in the 1990's.
For consignment, a 1968 Ford Bronco showing 56,976 miles, but the
true miles are unknown. This one had a frame off restoration, or
should we say, resto-modification because it has four wheel disc
brakes, saddle leather seats, and 20-inch chrome wheels.
Exterior
Right before the two stage Rangoon Red strikes your eyes, your
brain is processing the sheer height of this classic SUV which
towers over stock examples. It's achieved by a lift kit of course,
and the 20-inch American Racing wheels with 35x12.50R20LT all
terrain tires on board. If you've ever retrofitted a matchbox or RC
truck to be big and brash, here's the full sized example. Back to
the paint, which is stunning, and augmented by a stainless side
spear, rocker trim, and a function hood scoop/power bulge. Chrome
bumpers cap the ends and an extra wheel is mounted on the back. A
black canvas bikini top fits over the roll bars and a much needed
step up is mounted to each side under the doors. Ford is expressed
in red on the chrome grille and hood pins keep the fiberglass hood
in place. Paint and trim is neart excellent and we could find no
glaring imperfections on the outside.
Interior
The shiny surfaces continue on the inside where the door card is
constructed of diamond steel plate framed in our wonderful Rangoon
Red. Up front, pleated saddle leather bucket seats flank a console
and along with the typically small rear bench, the condition and
color are fantastic, with more diamond steel plating on the rear
sidewalls. The Trenz steering wheel looks like it was milled out of
a single piece of pewter and wildly unique, fronting a clean
dashboard with a typical offset speedometer on the left and knobs
on the right. There's a retro radio on board which is not hooked up
yet, but instructions accompany the rig. There's A/C on board and a
beautiful soft leather dash pad and visors above the red panel. Tan
carpet pieces with saddle trim cover the floor and the shifter
wears a rubber boot on the transmission tunnel, finishing up this
clean interior.
Drivetrain
Gleaming under the hood is a 351ci Windsor V8, fuel injected and
employing Edelbrock Performer Aluminum heads. It's backed by a
3-speed automatic transmission sending power to the Ford 9" out
back and the Dana 44 up front. Headers begin the exhaust process.
The truck runs on a 12 volt system.
Undercarriage
Clean and dry underneath with red coil springs up front adding some
color along with the red dust covers on the shocks. Power disc
brakes are equipped at all four wheels and dual exhaust runs
through Turbo mufflers then turn east and west to exit in front of
the rear tires. Along with the radius arm and coil spring
suspension up front, leaf springs are in back of this lifted
Bronco.
Drive-Ability
If you've spent some time in a deer stand, the height will feel
routine here. Once in, you're way up! The 351 Windsor comes to life
and would likely chase away any prize buck within a mile of the
truck. No worries, you can chase it down with this truck because
it's likely very capable off-road and has very good acceleration.
We note the heater blower and reverse lights are not working, along
with the aforementioned radio, but all other functional items
operate as they should and we high tail it back to the lodge, er,
mall. 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.
Among the top five hottest specialty vehicles in the collector
market has been, and continues to be, resto-modded classic Ford
Broncos. This one checks all the right boxes and is an amazing
spectacle, impressive at any angle, and especially from the
driver's seat. Set your sights on this one and when you're ready,
pull the trigger, then tag it and take it home!
U15NLC99697
U15-U100
N-289ci 2bbl V8
L-Michigan Truck Assy Plant
C99697-Sequential Unit Number
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Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
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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
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in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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Vehicle Details
1968 Ford Bronco
Listing ID:CC-2025017
Price:$89,000
Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Year:1968
Make:Ford
Model:Bronco
Exterior Color:Rangoon Red
Interior Color:Saddle
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:56976
Stock Number:8104
VIN:U15NLC99697
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