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1969 Ford Bronco Sits Four-Inch Higher So We Can Check Out the Off-Road Goodies

Because the Blue Oval is getting late to the party with its 2021 Bronco, the original generation remains a wonderful way to spend some hard-earned cash when searching for a new companion for timeless adventures. And the used car market is choke-full of rock-crawling gems if you know where to look.
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Classic Bronco buyers usually have extremely specific desires. They could go down the route of a youngtimer, blending almost vintage looks with a raft of modern perks. That’s also the path chosen by those interested in a savvy investment that won’t break the bank when doing repairs or upgrades.

Or they could go full throttle on an original that was thoroughly modified. Many such builds will feature the “no expenses spared” tag, but every now and then, some low-bid gem might arise from the shadows.

It’s probably not the case with this thoroughly modified 1969 Bronco that’s currently listed for $34k (at the time of writing), since there is enough time (some six days) to end the auction with a bang.

Still, it could go either way because of two main reasons. Swinging the balance sheet in its favor is the pristine Light Gray exterior (it’s not white, I got fooled as well for a few moments) with lots of thorough modifications and details.

Some of them will remain unseen once noticed – such as the red Ford calligraphy front and back or the orange ball on top of the antenna. Others are more than welcome, such as the black fenders, 17-inch Pro Comp wheels, Rancho shocks, LED lighting, or the 3-inch (7.62 cm) suspension lift combined with a one-inch (2.54 cm) body extension.

Even the engine bay holds a nice surprise in the form of a 302-cu in (4.9-liter) small block V8 paired to the three-speed manual transmission. The powerplant got treated to Ford Performance intake and valve covers, as well as an Edelbrock carburetor.

The bad news comes from inside, where the Bronco doesn’t sport the same attention to details; there's rust on the doors, a few signs of wear and tear, and a generally sad atmosphere triggered by the combination of black trim with a brown vinyl and cloth upholstery. And no, not even the Corbeau seating doesn’t save the day.

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About the author: Aurel Niculescu
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Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution.
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