79 Bronco sets auction record at $67,725

Kris Childs

Jun 20, 2020

Incredible price!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/new...tion-record-for-second-gen-models/ar-BB15luOT
Hang on to those second gens fellas(y)

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Jun 20, 2020

I saw this one at our car cruise last weekend, beauty!!

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1995 EB 5.8 RC 6” lift.

BuzzyBud, GToddC5

Jun 30, 2020

Wow, good gravy, and here I thought it was just the 1st gens going sky high :oops:

If Found, Return to the Wild

Jul 02, 2020

Kris Childs
Incredible price!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/new...tion-record-for-second-gen-models/ar-BB15luOT
Hang on to those second gens fellas(y)

Crazy number for a 2nd gen but also Interesting that it was Bring a Trailer and not one of the big name tent auctions, Post-Covid will likely be the time of online auctions.

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Jul 07, 2020

I knew I should of kept my ‘79. It had factory captain chairs with dual armrests. Oh well i am planning to get the new one and I’m not letting go of it.

Cooknn

Jul 13, 2020

My 1979 Bronco Custom. Ive owned it for about 15 years now. I have been collecting parts for a long time now. Almost ready to hit the streets again if only i could stop buying other projects....
You can find me on Instagram @1979FordBrocnoCustom

BuzzyBud, Lvspark

Jul 13, 2020

EREKSHUN
My 1979 Bronco Custom. Ive owned it for about 15 years now. I have been collecting parts for a long time now. Almost ready to hit the streets again if only i could stop buying other projects....
You can find me on Instagram @1979FordBrocnoCustom
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That is a nice bronco. My first and new vehicle was a 79 custom with captain chairs I loved that bronco still mad I sold it. I really enjoyed it looking forward to the 2 door hope it’s as good as I hope.

Jul 13, 2020

My 79 has a split bench seat in the front. I’ve grown to really like it. My 78 had those small buckets in the front.

Jul 15, 2020

How many of us are upset about selling our 78-79s now?

Mine came to me in rough shape with a swapped in 351W but it had attitude you just didn't get from Ford post-'96...until now! I may end up with a 78-79 again someday, but the 2021+ has all the modern tech and the 2.7L has more HP and TQ than that 351W in a lighter package.

Dec 11, 2020

Tried to get mine on BAT and they were like "Yours looks to be a very fun truck, but with some of the cosmetic needs that it has, I'm afraid that it's not quite what the team is looking for at this time. " Been cleaned up a little since then..
One female owner.. 99% all original .. 117k miles, Whats a good alternative to BAT?

BuzzyBud, gvanroy

Dec 11, 2020

#10

Lvspark
Tried to get mine on BAT and they were like "Yours looks to be a very fun truck, but with some of the cosmetic needs that it has, I'm afraid that it's not quite what the team is looking for at this time. "
One female owner.. 99% all original .. 117k miles.. drives great! Guess they couldn't see past the "cosmetic needs"..?? Oh well, Whats a good alternative to BAT?
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That is a beautiful Bronco. I’m sure you would have no trouble selling it to someone here. If I didn’t already have a project truck.

Bronco Nation 1100. Everglades, Desert Sand
Res: 7/30/20 ordered 1/22/21 reorder 10/15/21 changed to Everglades 3/9/22 schedule 8/29/22 bumped to 9/5; 9/7/22 blend, 9/9 Mods, 9/26/22 completed, 10/7 shipped, 11/3/22 delivery

Lvspark, Bronc96

Dec 12, 2020

#11

1978 was the beginning of the end of the good looking broncos, IMHO ... the Bronco II of course, was the Bronco equivalent of the Mustang II ...

Reservation: 7/20/20 | MY '21 order: 2/1/21 | MY '22 order: 10/22/21 | Blend 8/5, built 8/8, 'built' status 8/27, in my driveway 10/12/22
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Lvspark, Jakob1972

Dec 12, 2020

#12

The Horsekeeper
I knew I should of kept my ‘79. It had factory captain chairs with dual armrests. Oh well i am planning to get the new one and I’m not letting go of it.

The ‘21 Bronco is my penance for a (bad) decision I made 40 years ago. My dad was working for Ford as a General Foreman in manufacturing and I placed an order for an ‘80 Bronco with the intention of using an A-Plan pin at purchase - I guess that was 3rd Generation? Problem. I ordered it without even sitting in one. Hey, I was 19 years old. I had a lot to learn. As the Bronco was moving through production I decided it might be a good idea to actually see one and drive it. The meeting between me and the 1980 Bronco didn’t click. It seemed too big to me. There was no connection. I cancelled the order without consulting with my dad (he and mom were in Mexico on vacation) then proceeded to buy a 1980 Toyota 4X4 o_O Looking back that was almost sacrilegious.

I actually loved that Toyota though, and some of my best memories are when I was off-road in the California hills and even the sand at the beach. My father never said a word. Wish he was around now to see my new (forthcoming) 6th Gen Bronco. He would’ve loved how they’ve reincarnated this icon. As you are @The Horsekeeper, I’m not planning on letting go of my new Bronco. It may grace my driveway for the rest of my days. Hope so.

BuzzyBud, JFord

Dec 12, 2020

#13

Lvspark
Tried to get mine on BAT and they were like "Yours looks to be a very fun truck, but with some of the cosmetic needs that it has, I'm afraid that it's not quite what the team is looking for at this time. "
One female owner.. 99% all original .. 117k miles.. drives great! Guess they couldn't see past the "cosmetic needs"..?? Oh well, Whats a good alternative to BAT?
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Love your Big Bronc! I would hold onto that one. :)

Badlands, 2 door, 2.3L, Manual, High, Non-SAS, Tow Package, Roof Rails, MIC, Velocity Blue

Lvspark

Dec 12, 2020

#14

Cooknn
The ‘21 Bronco is my penance for a (bad) decision I made 40 years ago. My dad was working for Ford as a General Foreman in manufacturing and I placed an order for an ‘80 Bronco with the intention of using an A-Plan pin at purchase - I guess that was 3rd Generation? Problem. I ordered it without even sitting in one. Hey, I was 19 years old. I had a lot to learn. As the Bronco was moving through production I decided it might be a good idea to actually see one and drive it. The meeting between me and the 1980 Bronco didn’t click. It seemed too big to me. There was no connection. I cancelled the order without consulting with my dad (he and mom were in Mexico on vacation) then proceeded to buy a 1980 Toyota 4X4 o_O Looking back that was almost sacrilegious.

I actually loved that Toyota though, and some of my best memories are when I was off-road in the California hills and even the sand at the beach. My father never said a word. Wish he was around now to see my new (forthcoming) 6th Gen Bronco. He would’ve loved how they’ve reincarnated this icon.

As you are Horsekeeper, I’m not planning on letting go of my new Bronco. It may grace my driveway for the rest of my days. Hope so.

Well said @Cooknn. Thanks for sharing your story. I have owned 3 Big Broncs over the years and have regretted selling after each time. I love the nostalgia of the new Bronc and also plan on keeping mine until I am in the dirt. (y)

Badlands, 2 door, 2.3L, Manual, High, Non-SAS, Tow Package, Roof Rails, MIC, Velocity Blue

JFord, Slownstddy

Dec 13, 2020

#15

Calgecko
1978 was the beginning of the end of the good looking broncos, IMHO ... the Bronco II of course, was the Bronco equivalent of the Mustang II ...

My first car was a 1975 Mustang II that I bought from a buddy, when I was 14. I did a bunch of body work and interior work. The V8 was already reworked with lots of fun stuff. That was a fun car admittedly it was ugly even then I thought it was rather ugly. I used to roll with my cousins and a few friends we all had mustangs there were two 66’s, my 1975, my brother and a friend both had 1982 GTs ( still my favorite stang) a 1983GT, 1982 Mercury Capri 5.0, 1986 Capri RS 5.0,and a 1987 Mustang LX notch back. We used to say, if it was not for the Mustang II it is possible the Mustang name would have gone the way of the Bronco. It was ugly but it was a fun car. I even won Second Place (in my class) at the 25th anniversary Mustang Show at Seaworld Texas. A 1989 Saleen Mustang one first, it still had paper plates. Third place was a white 1989 25th anniversary convertible.

Deano Bronc, JFord

May 26, 2021

#16

Montana Broncos just sold a 79' for $78k at Mecum Indy! https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0521-462133/1978-ford-bronco-xlt/

Deano Bronc, Sdakotabronco

Jun 27, 2021

#17

A 79 on BAT bidding currently over $101k!

LoneRanger, Deano Bronc

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