Vehicle Description
It sure looks like Streetside Classics is the place to shop for
clean early Broncos. Our latest is this ultra-clean red and white
4x4 with a 302, which shows well and drives even better. With these
trucks finally getting the recognition fans have always known they
deserve, now is the time to put one in your garage, because prices
are only going up from here.
Sometimes there's nothing like the high-impact visibility of a red
vehicle, and there's no doubt that some trucks wear it better than
others. This Bronco, which has a pretty authentic-looking paint
job, is one of those vehicles that is impossible to ignore.
Rust-free, extremely straight, and with a few neat details, this
Bronco delivers all the goodness of the original design but will
make onlookers take a few extra moments to take it all in. The
paint is really quite good, with just the right look so you won't
mind heading into the rough stuff with it because it can take it.
Note the traditional off-white grille, the neat fit of the doors,
and the contrasting off-white hardtop, all of which give this
Bronco a spotless profile that seems to come right out of the
1960s. Look a little closer and you'll see the cool '302' emblems
on the front fenders, which aren't standard equipment but are a
nice addition that hints at what's in store inside. There are also
nice chrome bumpers and a hitch out back in case you need your
Bronco to work a bit on weekends.
Early Mustang fans are always comfortable in the Bronco interior,
thanks to twin buckets that are similar, but not quite identical to
the Mustang units. Nicely upholstered in the original style and
materials, it looks bright and fresh inside. Part of that look is
the fresh red carpets and rubber floor mats and plain white door
panels. Have a look at the door frames and sills, where there's no
sign of rust. The seats in their off white color are in very good
shape with no sign of any rips or tears, and you have to admit that
they seem appropriate in this vintage off-roader. That's the
original wheel with an oversized wrapper on it, so it looks a
little updated, and don't be fooled by that T-handle shifter, which
is for the 4x4 system, with the 3-speed manual accessible through
the column shifter. For entertainment, there's an AM/FM/CD stereo
under the dash with a pair of big speakers in the cargo area.
Under the hood, there's a 302 cubic inch V8, looking right at home
with its off-road-rated air cleaner, designed for dusty and wet
conditions. The 302 was a late addition to the Bronco lineup, but
it transformed the little truck, giving it the soul of a muscle car
and effortless performance on and off road. Ford Blue paint looks
great against the red paint and satin black engine bay, and proper
"Powered by Ford" valve covers have been used. It's not perfect and
shiny, but it's got all the factory hardware in place, from the
2-barrel carburetor to cast iron exhaust manifolds. A heavy-duty
radiator doesn't mind slow going and it has a dual reservoir master
cylinder for safety. The chassis is solid and ready for adventure,
complete with a throaty single exhaust system and a pair of
heavy-duty axles, as well as a fresh set of James Duff off-road
shocks. Late-model Bronco wheels carry 235/75/15 Goodyear Wrangler
radials.
If you've been wishing for an early Bronco, don't miss this
opportunity for one of the nicest we've seen. Call today!
