Up for auction is a mostly original 1977 Ford Bronco with the Ranger package. I am the third owner of this Bronco. The original owner purchased the vehicle in Lakewood Colorado and sold it in 2008. The second owner only had it for a short time before I bought it. The Bronco comes with the original sales receipt which shows the dealer installed Stroppe roll bar, Stroppe cactus smasher, and hurricane style aluminum wheels. The original owner had the motor and transmission re-built around 103,000 miles. This is my fourth early Bronco and this one runs and drives great. I recently took a 400 mile trip without any issues. I would drive this Bronco anywhere.

The Bronco has factory installed power disk brakes, power steering, and automatic transmission. The original paint shows like new in many places but does have some fading on the hood and upper left rear quarter panel. There is minimal rust at the inner kick panels but nothing major that needs repair. The seats show wear from 36 years of use but are still in good overall condition. The rear seat looks like new. The carpet is clean with no major stains. The Ranger package has the headliner, rear quarter panels, cloth door panels, carpet with sound barrier pad below, swing away rear tire carrier, and outside mirrors on both sides. The driver side mirror has an interior remote control. I removed the leaking front auxiliary gas tank. I will include the filler nozel, sending unit, skid plate, and tank straps. I would guess the fenders were cut in the 1980's. Other than the cut fenders, aluminum radiator, and a few new seals, this Bronco is just as it was purchased in July of 1977. The tires are 31" Falcon's with approximately 75% tread left. Four high and low both work fine, all gauges and lights work properly. This is a great Bronco that anyone would be proud to own.

Take a look at the pictures and email me with any questions. I would be happy to show you the Bronco if you can make it to Bend, Oregon. I have the Bronco for sale locally and reserve the right to end the auction early. I set the reserve at a reasonable price, please do not ask what it is.

Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!

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