We’ve seen our share of First Generation Ford Broncos in recent times, and it’s pretty easy to know why. It is not because the company made millions of them because nothing could be further from the truth. The reality is that they have become one of the classic market’s “must-have” vehicles, and clean examples can command some extraordinary prices. Our feature Bronco is a 1967 model that has been sitting in a barn for decades. The current owner intended to revive this Ford, but he has realized that he is short of time to do it justice. Therefore, he has listed it for sale here on eBay. It is located in Kenton, Ohio, and I’m slightly surprised by how subdued the bidding has been. Five bids have pushed the price beyond the reserve to $7,050, although with time remaining in this auction, that leaves scope for things to liven up.

The original owner parked the Bronco in a barn temporarily in 1984, but it seems that his definition of temporary is slightly more elastic than that of most people. The current owner found it around one year ago and had planned to return the Bronco to its former glory. He has made it as far as fitting new tires before proceedings ground to a halt. While the supplied photos are inconclusive, they tend to paint a relatively optimistic picture of this Peacock Blue survivor. It seems that the original owner purchased the Bronco to push a snowplow, and while the plow has disappeared over the years, all of its attaching hardware remains intact. Given its exposure to snow, it’s no surprise to learn that the buyer will have some rust to tackle. However, this is a long way from the rustiest Bronco that we’ve seen over the years here at Barn Finds. The rockers have copped the usual dose of trouble, and there’s a fair covering of surface corrosion across the exterior, but that seems to be the worst of it externally. The buyer could tackle any of those problems with small patches, although there is some further rust in the door frames that might require close attention. The hood sports a pretty sizeable dent, but the big bonus is that the original owner has never cut the fenders to accommodate bigger wheels and tires. The front inner fenders have the usual collection of rust that is a common issue with these First Generations, making it a fair bet that there will also be some present in the floors. However, the ready availability and affordability of replacement steel mean that getting this classic back to a rust-free state should not be difficult or expensive.

Ford offered the ’67 Bronco with a choice of two engines for buyers to bolt to the three-speed manual transmission. The original owner chose the entry-level 170ci six that produced 105hp and 158 ft/lbs of torque. While neither figure looks particularly impressive, they provided enough “oomph” to allow the Bronco to get off-road pretty effectively. The drivetrain appears to be essentially complete, but it seems that it doesn’t currently run or drive. The original owner parked this Bronco for about the most basic of reasons. Apparently, he drove it into the barn to change the plugs but was waylaid and never quite got around to it. That was back in 1984, and the situation remains unchanged to the present day. When the seller unearthed the vehicle, those new plugs were still sitting on the seat, waiting for someone to install them. Since it has been sitting for nearly four decades, the buyer might face a bit of work coaxing the motor back to life. However, if it turns freely, cleaning the fuel system to eliminate old gas and sludge may be enough to get that six singing once again.

It’s no great surprise to open this Bronco’s doors to discover an interior that is begging for attention. It has suffered all of the usual deterioration, but since the buyer will probably choose a frame-off restoration, that offers them the chance to get stuck into things and return this to an as-new state. With the interior stripped, they could treat any surface corrosion and refinish the painted surfaces. A trim kit and any minor hardware to complete the restoration to a high standard will cost somewhere around $2,5000, and while that is not pocket change, it should be worth the effort when you consider the Bronco’s potential value once the work is complete.

The 1967 model year would never be classed as a banner one for the Bronco from a sales perspective. It was the second-worst during the First Generation’s production run, with Ford only finding 14,230 buyers for their pride and joy. However, a vehicle that wasn’t popular when it was new has become a highly sought classic today. Buyers will struggle to find a solid and tidy example in the market for under $35,000, but figures of twice that sum are not unprecedented for an immaculate vehicle. That’s why I’m slightly surprised by the subdued bidding to this point. Maybe people are biding their time planning a late attack. It might be worth watching this listing to see what transpires.