My 1981 Freewheeling, Trailer Special, Ranger XLT Bronco

This is my Bronco. It was my grandfather’s. He got it from the son of the original owner. The son drove it from California to Missouri and parked it. My grandfather bought it to fix it up, but unfortunately passed before he ever got to drive it. It was at the paint shop in pieces. No one in my family saw the value in it. So it was left to me. I took it on and got it back on the road. Now I know I’ll always have a shotgun rider.

Great Bronco and story!

Very nice.

Really awesome Brick nose. Black with the white top. AWESOME. If you didn't have such a great back story..... I would offer a trade for my 1996.

blackbronco81

This is my Bronco. It was my grandfather’s. He got it from the son of the original owner. The son drove it from California to Missouri and parked it. My grandfather bought it to fix it up, but unfortunately passed before he ever got to drive it. It was at the paint shop in pieces. No one in my family saw the value in it. So it was left to me. I took it on and got it back on the road. Now I know I’ll always have a shotgun rider.

I love stories like this. Thanks for sharing.

Great story and beautiful rig! Thanks for sharing - we see so few 80-81 trucks still on the road.

Looks great

blackbronco81

This is my Bronco. It was my grandfather’s. He got it from the son of the original owner. The son drove it from California to Missouri and parked it. My grandfather bought it to fix it up, but unfortunately passed before he ever got to drive it. It was at the paint shop in pieces. No one in my family saw the value in it. So it was left to me. I took it on and got it back on the road. Now I know I’ll always have a shotgun rider.

What a great truck and a wonderful story. This is what makes our Bronco community special. Also, BIG thank you to Bronco Nation for facilitating the collection of these pictures and stories!