The Ford Bronco has become one of the most valuable vintage vehicles in the last 5 years or so. Up for sale here on the Low Miles No Miles website is a prime example of Ford’s Gen 5 Bronco. This one has an interesting twist, however, as the seller claims it is none other than former pro wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin’s personal ranch rig. Is the celebrity tie-in worth the asking price of $60K? Thank you so much to Mitchell G for sending in this fascinating tip!
Next to the Porsche 356 and early 911 models, no other vehicle has seen its value increase more than the Ford Bronco. Rusted hulks of Gen 1 Broncos are still fetching thousands of dollars. The prices have seemed to have stabilized in the last year or so, but there are no signs of them dropping. And there is a good reason for this: the Bronco is a rugged, good-looking rig with a robust aftermarket. But I still miss the days when you could pick one of these up for a few thousand dollars for a weekend camping trip.
Removing the celebrity connection to this rig, we can see that this is an incredibly clean example. The white over silver two-tone paint pops with the polished aluminum wheels (looks like the chrome steelies were replaced based on the picture with Stone Cold?). The interior has been detailed nicely and looks to be in great shape, especially for a “ranch” truck. There are no pictures of the engine, but with only 45k reported miles on the odometer, the venerable 351 is just getting broken in. This may be one of the cleanest Gen 5 Broncos in existence.
Full disclosure, I have always been a big fan of the Bronco. My first car was a 1970 Bronco Sport, and I still regret selling it when I left home for college (I was the second owner!). I’ve also owned an OJ Bronco like this one, which was an excellent rig for hauling my young family around. So, I always keep an eye out for Broncos when perusing the classifieds. I’m really curious to see what this truck will sell for. Stone Cold is definitely very well known within a specific subset of the population, but I’m not sure if that subset will pony up $60k to get his Bronco. Maybe I need more faith? I’ll keep reading Austin 3:16 until I’m a believer!
Should come loaded up w cases of his IPA 💀 🍻 🍺
I don’t put any value on the celebrity history, but some might. Otherwise this is a clean and sharp rig. The white/silver two-tone with the chrome wheels and the gray interior is particularly attractive. Thanks Dusty.
Besides the immaculate condition and very low miles, a huge plus is that it has a 351. Also, this has one of my favorite rim styles from Ford for their half tons too. I may be wrong here, but I think the exterior color combination is not very common. I like it.
Waiting for OJ’s pal’s white ’93…
– or John Voight’s LeBaron.
Nice Bronco The selling dealer said they changed the wheels to what is currently on it I didn’t even know who this celebrity was they claimed owned it. I don’t believe its worth the $60 asking price but that’s in large part because I would use it not keep it a garage Queen
Tell me that’s not Steve Austin in the first picture
That’s a beautiful rig. The exterior color scheme is fire. However, the price tag is far too high, IMHO.
Something’s off about this Bronc. The exhaust pipe is angled backwards and a wider diameter than stock. Big deal, right ? Well then, why replace a stock exhaust at 45K miles ?. Also, just about all of the Bronc’s with 5.8L / 351W’s with the towing package had a receiver ( not a step / tow ) bumper. The top of the factory receiver is bolted into the hole where the hitch ball is mounted on this item. Also, there’s a left side mounted light plug mounted just forward of the license plate light. Why replace the factory chrome rims with OEM polished Alcoa’s? Engine / Undercarriage pics ? If the original owner is available, where’s the window sticker ? Maintenance records ? Engine / Undercarriage pics ? If you’re going to ask the price, you’ve got to show the proof—Just sayin’……
The towing package on these did not include a receiver hitch from the factory. Never could understand why it wasn’t. Customer had to supply that piece.
Alcoa’s are preferred over the cheap chrome ones. The chrome is just a thin stamped cover over the steel wheel. Earlier trucks didn’t have rear bumpers; they were an option up into the mid 90’s. Might be a performance exhaust? A lot of people do that even when new. Lighten up! It’s a damn good-looking truck!
Rear bumpers on these Broncos were standard. Bumpers were only an option on the pickups.
I bought a 95 or 96 bronco brand new back then and I don’t remember this color combination at all!
This seller is a dealer of nice, overpriced Broncos. The celebrity status to me adds very little additional value.
Nice Bronco. Steve who?