We see our share of First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds, partly because they remain so desirable. The fascinating thing is that modified examples can command eye-watering prices on par with 100% original vehicles. This 1971 Bronco is a… more»
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Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Healthy 302: 1974 Ford Bronco
Consumer tastes constantly evolve, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the automotive market. Sedans and their derivative dominated the 1960s and 1970s, but the 1980s saw the beginning of the rise of the minivan. Just when these… more»
Jun 23, 2023 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Dearborn’s First SUV: 1968 Ford Bronco Sport
Launched in 1966, the Bronco would be the first of several sport utility vehicles (SUVs) offered by Ford. While most think of the big family SUVs like the Expedition and Excursion, the earlier Broncos were intended to compete with… more»
Jun 23, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Baja Bomber? 1971 Chevrolet Blazer
I’m not sure what to make of this 1971 Chevrolet Blazer. It’s a Mexican barn find and appears to have been prepped for a Baja 500 run. It’s a bit banged up, as one would expect in the case… more»
Jun 23, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Off-Road Warrior: 1959 Willys/Jeep CJ-5
The Willys CJ series of offroad vehicles had an impressive post-war run of 42 years. CJ stood for Civilian Jeep and evolved from the war effort transports that served our military (and country) so well. This CJ-5 is from… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Iron Pig: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55
Toyota trucks top the list of tactical weapon platforms for one reason: reliability. In the civilian world, reliability may not mean life-or-death (though it might), but it certainly creates die-hard loyalty, something Toyota lovers espouse at any opportunity. The… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve 1972 Ford Bronco Project
In movies, culture, and cars, it seems that what is old is new again. Movie theaters are filled with sequels and reboots. Seventies colors and fashions are rising from the grave. In our world, Ford dealerships are starting to… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Optional Snow Plow: 1971 Ford Bronco
It can sometimes be challenging to determine what sort of life a classic has lived, but this 1971 Ford Bronco provides at least one good clue. It features an optional snow plow, suggesting it has seen plenty of winter… more»
Jun 17, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve Ranger XLT: 1979 Ford Bronco
We cover the Holy Grail of Ford Broncos (’66-’77) pretty thoroughly here on BF. But what about the BIG Bronco that followed? Well, we feature those extensively too but they just don’t have the draw that the smaller, simpler… more»
Jun 17, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Garage Find Project: 1986 Ford Bronco 4WD
The Bronco was Ford’s first Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), and it enjoyed a 30-year run from 1966 to 1996. At first, it was a smaller vehicle that was designed to compete with the Jeep, but later it grew to… more»
Jun 16, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Amazing Uncut Survivor: 1977 Ford Bronco
We’ve seen a significant number of First Generation Ford Broncos over the past decade at Barn Finds, with many of them riddled with rust, heavily modified, or both. That makes this 1977 example feel like a breath of fresh… more»
Jun 12, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Two Door, Nine-Passenger 1972 Dodge D-100 SUV
Americans transporting nine people in their 1972 Dodge D-100 did things the old-fashioned way; pile three or four in the cab and throw the rest in the bed. In Mexico, you could buy a D-100 like this one, converted… more»
Jun 11, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Solid Driver: 1978 International Harvester Scout II
This 1978 Scout II was built by International Harvester and is located in Sparta, Michigan although the seller states that the vehicle spent all of its life in Huntsville, Texas just north of Houston. There is 1 day left… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Ford could have been forgiven if it had retired the Bronco badge following the end of First Generation production in 1977. However, it persisted, and the company found itself with a hit due to Second Generation sales figures. This… more»
Jun 2, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Deluxe Two-Tone: 1989 GMC Suburban V2500
It’s to be expected that family haulers will take some abuse. Especially those that can perform other heavy-duty tasks well. Sometimes, however, we come across examples that have escaped the grips of their presumed pre-determined fate, like this 1989… more»
Jun 1, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
“Sporty” 4×4 Six Cylinder: 1981 AMC Eagle SX/4 Survivor
The gas crisis subdued many an automaker, and that goes doubly for American Motors. By the late 1970s, its thirsty Jeep brand was hanging on for dear life. Without time to maneuver into better financial condition, the company cobbled… more»
