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Born as a 1966 model year, the original Ford Bronco clearly experienced the best years of the hippie counterculture movement. This fifth-generation Bronco XLT from 1996 makes a nice 30-year-old arch over time with an interesting spare wheel cover. Not to mention that the rest of the spec sheet also looks compelling.
Ever since the Blue Oval reinvented the Bronco for its sixth generation, the hype for the entire series has gone through the roof. And since Ford played an unwelcomed joke on reservation holders by having to postpone deliveries to later this summer, patience has been running thinner by the day.
No worries, because the used car market is ready and willing to cater to just about any craving when it comes to dealing with the previous five generations. Many Broncos out there have extensive modifications, but if you’re after a low-bid gem there’s nothing like a late-year fifth-generation model.
This 1996 Bronco XLT 4x4 comes from the very last model year before the long hiatus, so it could also bring collector vibes to the future owner. The listing currently has a very low bid of just $7k (at the time of writing), but chances are it will jump higher as it nears its intended conclusion on January 4th.
And there’s ample reason to expect this, even though its odometer reads a total of 123k miles (198k kilometers). That's not just because of the nice peace sign seen at the back, but also the compelling list of specifications.
The body is painted in Portofino Blue and features a white center section and top, while the interior is wrapped in gray leather. Interesting details include the 15-inch polished wheels, chromed running boards, and the color-matching trimming and carpets.
This truck is probably ready for off-roading from the get-go, thanks to Rancho shock absorbers and BFGoodrich AT tires. The 5.8-liter V8 making 205 horsepower and 328 lb-ft (444 Nm) of torque, plus the automatic transmission, should also be great companions when cruising.
No worries, because the used car market is ready and willing to cater to just about any craving when it comes to dealing with the previous five generations. Many Broncos out there have extensive modifications, but if you’re after a low-bid gem there’s nothing like a late-year fifth-generation model.
This 1996 Bronco XLT 4x4 comes from the very last model year before the long hiatus, so it could also bring collector vibes to the future owner. The listing currently has a very low bid of just $7k (at the time of writing), but chances are it will jump higher as it nears its intended conclusion on January 4th.
And there’s ample reason to expect this, even though its odometer reads a total of 123k miles (198k kilometers). That's not just because of the nice peace sign seen at the back, but also the compelling list of specifications.
The body is painted in Portofino Blue and features a white center section and top, while the interior is wrapped in gray leather. Interesting details include the 15-inch polished wheels, chromed running boards, and the color-matching trimming and carpets.
This truck is probably ready for off-roading from the get-go, thanks to Rancho shock absorbers and BFGoodrich AT tires. The 5.8-liter V8 making 205 horsepower and 328 lb-ft (444 Nm) of torque, plus the automatic transmission, should also be great companions when cruising.
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