1988 Ford Bronco Ii Xlt Sport Utility 2-door 2.9l on 2040-cars
Denver CO, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Sport Utility
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Mileage: 96,000
Make: Ford
Sub Model: XLT
Model: Bronco II
Exterior Color: Burgundy/Silver two tone
Trim: XLT Sport Utility 2-Door
Interior Color: Burgundy
Drive Type: 4WD
Number of Cylinders: 6
Options: Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Needs a new engine. Can be driven short distances as is. Interior, both front, back, and cargo area all in excellent condition, amazingly clean, has the highest grade XLT velour fabric and high back front seats with center pull down armrest, which, when folded up, can accommodate a 3rd center person up front, albeit a small person! Dash, glass, carpet, and outside chrome grille, bumpers, trim, outside spare wheel carrier, etc all fine. Exhaust and brakes redone March 2011.
Body and paint look great but up close there is some corrosion at the bottom around the door/sill. A/C and cassette mechanism not working. Makes a great project car, off roader, etc. Do your homework, come inspect it, and make sure you are familiar with these before bidding. This was actually one of the first true sport utility vehicles made; great turning radius and easy to fit in tight spaces due to short wheelbase. They also have a higher than normal center of gravity and, along with that wheelbase, in immature hands can also wind up sideways or upside down without great effort. I would not give this to my teen sons as their first car, for example.
Car is located at a triple AAA certified service shop in Denver CO, and can be seen and tested with advance notice during their regular business hours. These are the only photos we have. For sale as is and where is.
Payment by Paypal only and required in full within 2 days of auction end. Vehicle and title released only after full payment.
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