The seller located this 1969 Ford Bronco hidden away in an Idaho barn. They purchased it from its original owner, intending to tackle a custom build. However, when they assessed its overall condition and Special Order paint, they decided that such an approach wouldn’t do this classic justice. Therefore, they feel it needs to go to a new owner capable of returning it to its former glory. With values climbing furiously, it could represent an excellent long-term investment. The Bronco is listed here on eBay in Hermosa Beach, California. The seller set their BIN at $50,000, and there are currently sixty people watching the listing.
The original owner decided to personalize this Bronco, ticking the box for Special Order paint. I have scoured color charts trying to determine the shade but have had no success. Hopefully, one of our readers will have more luck than me on that front. The color helps the vehicle stand out from the crowd and will positively impact its potential value once restored. Another thing helping this classic’s cause is their decision not to cut the body to accommodate larger wheels and tires. Such changes are reversible, but this Bronco’s unmolested exterior leaves one less task on the restoration path. The original trim is present, and the glass looks good. Since this is a First Generation Bronco, we must eventually reach the point of considering potential rust problems. This old Ford isn’t exempt, but its issues aren’t horrendous. It looks like some is developing in the outer rockers, while the comprehensive set of supplied photos reveals problems starting on the inner rockers, the floors, and the inner fender on the driver’s side. These are all known problem areas, and replacement steel is readily available and affordable. Compared to some Broncos we’ve previously seen, this one is encouraging. However, I won’t be surprised if the new owner performs a frame-off restoration to ensure the issues are addressed to a high standard.
Another aspect of this Bronco that differentiates it from many is the original owner’s decision to specify a bench seat. Most Broncos we see at Barn Finds feature front buckets, making this a refreshing change. It is also a practical choice because, with no back seat, this would have been a two-seater. There’s scope in this guise for a third person to fit across the bench. The parchment seat upholstery is badly split, although the door trims and dash pad should need nothing but a deep clean. The painted surfaces have some marks, but the buyer will probably elect to refresh them as part of the restoration. There are no visible aftermarket additions, and the factory pushbutton AM radio is intact.
Potential buyers in 1969 could choose from two motors to power their new Bronco, and this one followed the majority by selecting the 302ci V8. It produced 205hp that fed to the road via a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Ford did not conceive the Bronco as a high-performance model, making this vehicle’s ability to cover the ¼ mile in 17 seconds quite impressive. However, combining the dual-range transfer case with the V8’s 300 ft/lbs of torque gave the Bronco impressive off-road capabilities. Once the adventures ended, cruising home on the open road at highway speeds didn’t cause the vehicle to raise a sweat. The seller believes this classic is numbers-matching, but it doesn’t currently run. It isn’t clear when it last fired a shot in anger, but reviving it may prove straightforward if the engine turns freely.
At $50,000, this 1969 Bronco isn’t on nodding terms with the word “affordable” when describing a project car. The harsh reality is that with values climbing rapidly, it is the sort of figure that will become increasingly common as time passes. Ford introduced the Bronco as an inexpensive off-roader, but like many classics, growing desirability pushes them beyond the average enthusiast’s reach. That figure probably won’t see the seller drowning in inquiries, but I believe they will have little trouble securing a buyer. Could that person be you, or is it too rich for your blood?
$50K needing a complete restoration? First September “you’ve got to be kidding” award.
Nice color combo…never saw one like this.
Looks close to Springtime Yellow to me.
Springtime yellow for sure the sun has faded the paint so its looks different
Whooo, “special color”,,,looks like tan to me. I swear, people from California could make a mud fence sound attractive and charge accordingly. Speaking of mud, we’ve, or more accurately, I’VE pretty much said all there is to say about this foolishness, what a ripoff.
The amazing foolishness of Brocoitus has no end.
That’s a strange word, but to avoid offending anyone, I won’t suggest any possible definitions. However, inserting an N in bro-coitus would change the meaning entirely. Ha ha.
I have an original Jeepster Commando with a similar color. Jeep I believe called it candle light yellow.
Okay, so I really never need to make a comment here because bobhess and Howard A speak my mind every time. You two guys would be a blast to meet for coffee and watch cars drive by. Your expertise and grounded perspective gives this site the authenticity that keeps me coming back. Nowadays I often just scroll down to see your names to take the pulse of an article. I love the write ups by Adams and Jeff and the crew on BF, and I equally enjoy the astute comments of b & H.
Correct me if I am wrong, if the seller is not the original owner how can they call it a 1 owner vehicle? I am just a 75 yo hot rodder but it is no longer a 1 owner!
I think that if the title is still in the original owner’s name and hasn’t been registered to a second owner, the dealer/seller can say it’s a “one owner” vehicle.
At $50k, this Bronco will continue to be a “one-owner” for quite a while!
Why not get it running and stopping. Looks like they work on classics?
Color is Baja Beige a Ford commercial truck color of that era I painted many trucks for a local glass company this color top is probably wimbledon white
once I see things (& here they add up’n up) that don’t seem right I loose trust.
The driver’s reflector looked oddly placed, then I remembered ‘none’ in ’69, no?. Didn’t DOT require them much later? At any rate they look oddly forward and down to me. The bench could have come w/the wagon top but not usually, owners might call it a delivery model if having a bulkhead too
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/one-guys-word-others.308258/#post-3353510
no oil bath a/c or hood/windshield clip… But
These things can be ‘all over the place’ after 50 yrs of multiple owners (Y do they always say ‘1 owner’?). There’s even a guy in Amarillo sellin glove box doors (location of vin plate).
The reflectors are right where they should be for the ’69 model year. Reflectors were in place on 68-69 trucks with marker lights coming along in ’80 to meet the new federal regulations for this year.
This truck looks like it originally had bucket seats in it per the warranty tag. Didn’t go through all the pics to see if there were holes for the backseat or not.
This is a later ’69 so no windshield clip or latch on the hood – that stopped after December production. Oil bath air cleaner would’ve been optional and was not common.