For the 1991 model year, the Blue Oval celebrated the Silver Anniversary of the original Bronco with a cosmetic package. This example of the breed, which shows just over 75,000 miles (120,700 kilometers) on the clock, can be considered a time capsule of sorts.
“The undercarriage hasn’t been cleaned or refreshed,” said the seller. “There are zero leaks under the truck and only minor surface rust as you would expect from a 30-year-old vehicle.” Currently sitting at $9,900 after nine bids on Bring a Trailer, chassis number 1FMEU15H4MLA28222 is offered at no reserve, and it’s joined by plenty of desirable documentation.
Take, for instance, the Deluxe Marti Report that confirms the Currant Red fiberglass roof and desirable creature comforts. In no particular order, highlights include the Eddie Bauer Package, Light and Convenience Group, Handling Package, heavy-duty battery, forged-aluminum wheels, air conditioning, Super Engine Cooling, as well as the Trailer Tow Package.
Originally sold by Fremont Ford in Newark, California, the Bronco in the photo gallery is one of 2,970 units optioned with these paint and trim codes. The four-speed automatic transmission is connected to a two-speed transfer case and a 5.8-liter gasoline V8, the venerable Windsor 351 that belts out 210 horsepower and 315 pound-feet (427 Nm) of torque at the crankshaft.
Automatic-locking hubs also need to be mentioned, along with a 4.0-inch (101-mm) lift kit added by the current owner. Prior to the sale, the brakes and transmission have been serviced and a few parts such as the torque converter have been replaced to ensure the anniversary Bronco’s roadworthiness.
Offered with a clean title and a clean history file, the truck-based SUV is currently rolling on Bilstein 5100 shock absorbers and 33-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 rubber boots. The air conditioning system has also been upgraded to R134a refrigerant, which doesn’t have the same negative impact on the ozone layer as the R-12 refrigerant used until the mid-‘90s.
On that note, how high do you think the selling price will get considering that bidding will continue for six more days?
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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