- Seller: Bob P
- Location: Lagunitas, California
- Mileage: 317598 Shown
- Chassis #: 1FMEU15N4LB01424
- Title Status: Salvage
- Engine: 302 V8
- Transmission: Automatic
If you want a classic Ford Bronco to drive daily, you can’t go wrong with one of the end of the line 5th generation trucks. They featured the most safety features, luxury options, and technology. While there’s nothing wrong with a carburetor, there’s no denying technology like fuel injection makes for an easier to live with vehicle. In modern traffic, having ABS brakes, crumple zones, and seat belts can be real life savers. This 1994 has lived in the San Francisco Bay area since new and currently resides in Lagunitas, California. The seller has decided it’s time to part ways, so it’s being offered here on Barn Finds.
The 5th generation Bronco rode on the same chassis introduced with the 3rd generation Bronco in 1980, but was updated with a front crumple zone. The body was largely unchanged, but was refreshed with a more rounded front end. The big changes took place inside, with a redesigned dash, gauge cluster, and seats. During its production run, Ford added 4-wheel ABS and a driver’s side airbag as standard features. They also finally offered leather upholstery as an option. You can take a look at all the features offered in 1994 via this Ford Brochure.
This example didn’t receive all the bells and whistles, but it’s still a comfortable SUV. The blue cloth upholstery could use some detailing, but is in surprisingly nice condition for the mileage. The biggest issue we see is some cracks in the dash pad, which is a common issue for this era of vehicle. Replacements are available, but finding one in the correct color could be challenging. It’s equipped with power seats, air conditioning
Power is provided by a 302 V8 with multiport EFI fuel injection, which was rated at 205 horsepower. It’s paired with a 4-speed automatic and 4-wheel drive. Ford clearly built the drivetrains to last in these Broncos! This one has covered an impressive 317k miles and is still going strong.
Due to a former bank repossession, the truck has a brand on the title. The title is also currently in non-op status with the California DMV. Between the brand on the title and the mileage, the seller has set a reasonable reserve that takes both into account. While the brand impacts value, it doesn’t affect driveability. So, if you’ve been looking for a Bronco to build into a serious off-roader or want a classic looking SUV you can drive daily, this one is worth a closer look. You can cast your high bids below and don’t hesitate to leave your questions in the comment section.
I had a tasty IPA 🍺 pint the other day, I swear the name on the white can said Lagunitas. 🍻
Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’. Good stuff.
Yes. it did say Lagunitas. and yes the Org was from here. These days its made in Petaluma CA
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So, in Kalifornia. If your car gets repossessed, it gets a salvage title? Weird as heck. But, I consider the state.
I suppose the logic is that a repo might not have been maintained well, or been through damage in the process of repossession. It makes perfect sense if you think in terms of a potential second owner of a newish car, at a time before Carfax existed.
Interesting I’m going to have to do more research I have never heard of a “Bank Repo” giving a vehicle a branded title but California has always been known for stupid things this is a real Bronco not that glorified explorer they are calling a Bronco today.
Any history of OJ Simpson having owned it?
Hmm OJ’s famous low speed Highway Chase comes to mind ! LoL
Well, I got the bid, now seeing doesn’t specify runs or not. Added cost for shipping. Any answers?
Not sure. why someone said it Didn’t run. Runs. just fine.
@seller – Does the Bronco currently run and move under its own power? When was it last registered for road use?
Its Currently Non op Ca state. Last reg in 22.
Motor runs fine.
Runs. just fine. Last Reg in 22
was gunna say the same:
Its white
isa mid gen Bronco
its southern cal…
He’s been gone abt a yr nxt month, may be…
Hmm, no response from seller if runs, last reg, etc. Sounding more like a parts truck than a resto. Say’s reserve not met, how much does scrap go for these days? Interested but not without more info.
I wonder how much for the refrigerator/freezer?
These were far-removed for the original and much-loved Bronco. After the first generation they became successively larger and heavier, no longer the nimble and light 4×4 vehicle they originally were. The last gen Bronco was discontinued because it was infringing on Ford Explorer territory.
It was replaced because it had been around 16 years and the segment had evolved without it. The generation after got a new name, Expedition, to fit the theme set by Explorer and give the market what it wanted which was a 4 door integral body.
This always reminds me of why I became so anal concerning special order vehicles. One of the signatures of Schlumberger in Alberta wanted a Bronco for his son that was returning from school in France. The memo said in caps that it was to have all boxes checked and be equipped with a manual transmission. The attached order sheet was apparently done and appropriately signed so I entered it exactly as written. I arrived a blinged out Eddie Bauer with the largest engine (5.8?) and the truck four speed with granny first. The antithesis of a sporty Bronco. When the buying face of a multi-national thinks of me, I desperately want him to smile. This was a fiasco that would undoubtedly run downhill to me. I learned that week what an excellent transmission man could accomplish as well as how planted a truck this size could be with the proper equipment. Maybe the only five speed Bronco in the country circa 1987. And we “only” lost $6000 on the transaction. I spread that loss to every purchased vehicle they got that year. It was less than $100 each.