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So, we have this flood of brand new Ford Broncos heading our way, ready to kick and smash the competition off the road and the trails. You’d think interest in the old version of the nameplate got a severe blow because of this, and for the most part, you’d be right.
But connoisseurs and car collectors know better, and they don’t let all this talk about the modernity and capabilities of the new and revived Bronco stand in the way of them paying small fortunes on old, imperfect, and remade Broncos.
Take this SUV here. It was sold this week on Bring a Trailer for a nice, round sum of $60,000. For reference, that’s slightly more than twice the price of a base Bronco of the 2021 model year, and equally as much as the price of two Bronco Sport SUVs, if you’re into splitting hairs.
So, what did the buyer get for the price of a brand new, naked Corvette? First off, this is no off-the-line Bronco. For one, its original engine was replaced by a more modern 5.0-liter powerplant, and got tied to a three-speed automatic transmission.
Then, it got a 2.5-inch (63-mm) lift kit and Bilstein shocks, to make the whole thing sit a bit prouder on the 15-inch wheels. The interior was remade and upgraded, and Dakota Digital gauges were fitted in.
The total mileage on the Bronco is unknown, but the stock odometer showed about 23,000 miles (37,000 km) before being replaced; as a side note, the seller said the odometer rolled over once before being taken out, so there’s that.
The SUV wears a color called Vineyard Gold on its body, but also some signs of rust here and there. They are mostly visible on the front end, bottom edge of tailgate, door jambs, and inside of the left taillight pocket.
Take this SUV here. It was sold this week on Bring a Trailer for a nice, round sum of $60,000. For reference, that’s slightly more than twice the price of a base Bronco of the 2021 model year, and equally as much as the price of two Bronco Sport SUVs, if you’re into splitting hairs.
So, what did the buyer get for the price of a brand new, naked Corvette? First off, this is no off-the-line Bronco. For one, its original engine was replaced by a more modern 5.0-liter powerplant, and got tied to a three-speed automatic transmission.
Then, it got a 2.5-inch (63-mm) lift kit and Bilstein shocks, to make the whole thing sit a bit prouder on the 15-inch wheels. The interior was remade and upgraded, and Dakota Digital gauges were fitted in.
The total mileage on the Bronco is unknown, but the stock odometer showed about 23,000 miles (37,000 km) before being replaced; as a side note, the seller said the odometer rolled over once before being taken out, so there’s that.
The SUV wears a color called Vineyard Gold on its body, but also some signs of rust here and there. They are mostly visible on the front end, bottom edge of tailgate, door jambs, and inside of the left taillight pocket.
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