Photo: Garage Kept Motors
Is the modern-day Ford Bronco not that appealing to you? A classic copy may be just what the doctor ordered in that case, and if you were surfing the web for a freshly restored one, then look no further than this 1966 Bronco.
Part of the first model year assembly of the original SUV, it wears blue on the outside with a white top and has a black cabin with a touch of blue and white to go with the exterior. It rides on new wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, boasts the correct chrome touches, and holds the Ford lettering on the grille and tailgate.
This 1966 Ford Bronco showed only 19,126 miles (30,780 km) at the time of cataloging. It has power disc brakes, a rebuilt automatic transmission, and a 302 ci V8 that underwent some work of its own. The small block unit has a 4.9-liter displacement and was an evolution of the 4.7-liter mill. Two additional straight-six lumps, the 3.3- and 2.8-liter units, made up the powertrain family, together with a three-speed manual and a three-speed automatic transmission.
According to the ad, besides the extra attention paid to the body, interior, and oily bits, this classic SUV also has a new dashboard panel, carpet, radiator, battery, and the wheel and tire combo mentioned above. Unfortunately, the Garage Kept Motors listing that you can access here does not say anything else about it other than the asking price, which is $87,900.
Mind you, this Bronco is, therefore, not the steal you were probably hoping for, but then again, you already knew that, as hinted in the title. In fact, it costs almost as much as a brand-new Ford Bronco Raptor, which tops the family in terms of power and pricing. This grade has an MSRP of $89,835 for the 2024 model year, featuring a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 that produces 418 hp (424 ps/312 kW) and 440 lb-ft (597 Nm) of torque.
The standard Bronco featuring the four-pot EcoBoost is 118 hp less powerful than the Raptor, whereas the 2.7-liter mill produces 330 horsepower. And as impressive as the Raptor may sound, it pales compared to the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, which has a 470 hp (477 ps/351 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque 6.4-liter V8 under the hood.
We don't know about you, but a modern-day Bronco sounds (and looks) more appealing than this 1966 example. And you don't have to go for the range-topping Raptor either to enjoy it, as you can get a lesser grade for a more down-to-earth price. For instance, the Badlands has an MSRP of just under $50,000, and if you can settle for the base Big Bend, then you will pay $10,000 less.
This 1966 Ford Bronco showed only 19,126 miles (30,780 km) at the time of cataloging. It has power disc brakes, a rebuilt automatic transmission, and a 302 ci V8 that underwent some work of its own. The small block unit has a 4.9-liter displacement and was an evolution of the 4.7-liter mill. Two additional straight-six lumps, the 3.3- and 2.8-liter units, made up the powertrain family, together with a three-speed manual and a three-speed automatic transmission.
According to the ad, besides the extra attention paid to the body, interior, and oily bits, this classic SUV also has a new dashboard panel, carpet, radiator, battery, and the wheel and tire combo mentioned above. Unfortunately, the Garage Kept Motors listing that you can access here does not say anything else about it other than the asking price, which is $87,900.
Mind you, this Bronco is, therefore, not the steal you were probably hoping for, but then again, you already knew that, as hinted in the title. In fact, it costs almost as much as a brand-new Ford Bronco Raptor, which tops the family in terms of power and pricing. This grade has an MSRP of $89,835 for the 2024 model year, featuring a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 that produces 418 hp (424 ps/312 kW) and 440 lb-ft (597 Nm) of torque.
The standard Bronco featuring the four-pot EcoBoost is 118 hp less powerful than the Raptor, whereas the 2.7-liter mill produces 330 horsepower. And as impressive as the Raptor may sound, it pales compared to the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, which has a 470 hp (477 ps/351 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque 6.4-liter V8 under the hood.
We don't know about you, but a modern-day Bronco sounds (and looks) more appealing than this 1966 example. And you don't have to go for the range-topping Raptor either to enjoy it, as you can get a lesser grade for a more down-to-earth price. For instance, the Badlands has an MSRP of just under $50,000, and if you can settle for the base Big Bend, then you will pay $10,000 less.
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