Can you find a Bronco for cheap?!?! - The BRONCAST Ep 26

Are early Bronco prices outrageous? How do you know if you are getting a good deal on a Bronco?

Donnie and I talk through what are "cheap" Bronco prices and then search through on Facebook some local ads and talk through what is the good, the bad, and the ugly about some Early Broncos out there.

00:00 - How to find a Bronco for Cheap
02:39 - Broncos under $5,000
05:23 - Broncos for $5,000-10,000
06:13 - Broncos for $10,000-15,000
08:03 - Broncos for $15,000-25,000
10:25 - Broncos for $25,000-45,000
11:25 - $8,500 Bronco example
13:34 - $16,000 Bronco example
16:48 - $37,500 Bronco example
19:30 - $58,000 Bronco example
22:03 - $500 GIVEAWAY

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[Camaron]

I just picked up a one owner 72 bronco ranger with a 302, 3 on the tree, power steering, all the trim.... rusty but all there, even has the original hubcaps for $3, 000

[kenmiller]

Thanks guys for the great video. I feel so much better about the 72' Bronco I bought for $30k. Running, drives down the road 60MPH, doors don't drop, power brakes, 4 wheel disc brakes, patina original Mallard Green. Keep up the great work in educating us.😊

[tom]

Great video. Feeling pretty good about the value of my ‘72.

[dylanlafollette]

Just got my 70 bronco, only needs hood since it has a gash in it. Running Driving for 10k. needs some serious love. Painted camo, lot of grease build up on the Tcase and Trans. But the tub was in amazing shape. The owner prior to the guy I bought it from re did all the floor pans and rockers. I got a bit of a steal.

[marcelmallory]

In 1990 I bought a 1972 that came from Arizona for $2, 400. It was my daily driver and passed PA's annual vehicle inspection. I completely restored it in 1993-1994. I replaced the worn out 302 but essentially kept everything else. I just rebuilt or repaired what needed it. The body was in good shape. We stripped it out and did a frame on makeover. Sand blasted the interior, exterior, underside and engine bay. Changed the color to dark green, blacked out the underside and repainted the roof white. Back then I think my budget was about $15, 000 but I did do all of it myself with the help of my late grandfather who was a Bronco guy starting in 1966 who owned a complete, full service garage and body shop so I was fortunate there. I still own the vehicle and my wife and I essentially take it for nice drives, out to dinner, car shows and ice cream stands. It has not seen rain, snow or been wet washed in at least 28 years. I still get a lot of comments about it and it still looks great. Now conversely, I purchased a 1977 Sport in 2010 for $5, 000 with the intent of restoring it. It was rough. Body had major issues as did the frame. Was going to need a 100% restoration but everything was there to include all of the Sport trim, air, power steering and brakes with an auto trans. I never got to it except to start the tear down. Life just got in the way. I ended up selling it in 2012 for $25, 000. The buyer looked it over and there was full disclosure as to it's issues. Just shows you what the market has done. The latest generation of Broncos pushed the market value of the Gen 1's through the ceiling....

[janetgilmore]

We have two Broncos, one is 1970 351 Cleveland 4 speed factory PTO winch roll cage no rust, new clutch. The 1979 XLT Ranger 351 m, captain chairs swing out tire rack, factory roll cage, duel tanks, tow package, Built for the forest service. both have new tires, new windshields. The 79 has 68.600 original miles original paint perfect zero rust so is the inside perfect like new . The 70 my man built it in High school in 1976 he was 17 years old, engine is out of a wrecked Cougar Eliminator, he worked part time for a tow service and had access to many parts in the tow yard , both live in are barn..?

[girlmeetsbronco]

Great video! I got my '71 20 years ago for $2100 and it's in pretty great shape but that's unheard of anymore!

[lloydcovington]

Jon, You still have an open invitation to come to Cookeville and see my One owner I bought new in Jan 1973, Nearly got it all back together.

[Dustwood]

I have a 1972 bronco left in a barn for the past 20 years. I drove it during highschool..now its still sitting. Not visible rustt from afar but the front floor pans need redone. I think it just need the right person. Asking 25, 000

[brianz]

Bought mine from my brother for $10k in 2012. Completely rust free ‘77 California Ranger. Had at a friends shop for front end work and alignment a week after I got. Some guy kept stopping by and making offers, final offer was $18k. I considered it and my wife and kids (6, 8, 10 years old) lost their minds. Glad I still have it and it will never leave the family. Only major think I did was rebuild the engine. I got super lucky with timing. My brother and his wife drive it when they come for a visit.

[joshpartee]

Thanks guys! Just bought a ‘72 for $35k. This episode made me feel pretty good about that price. PS, PB, AT, rebuilt 302 w/22k mi, Dana 44 LS, soft top. New Discs up front. Was driving it that day after a battery and rubber fuel line. Won’t bore you with what I paid back in high school for my first cherry uncut rig. Hurts too much anyhow. Cheers!

[robertoferrari]

...like muscle cars..them days are guess i'll just build my first gen. ford explorer sport 5 speed.🙂!

[lukeyoung]

They are still out there. I paid 6k for my 1968. A guy that bought it wanted to get his money back out of it. I had also tried throwing a lot more money at others and was turned down. I got lucky!

[ohyeah]

Btw, the fixing might be more fun than the driving 😎👌

[ohyeah]

i don't think having the stock jack is logical however..

[NoNameNoFace-rrli]

i just bought 2 1976s for CHEAP. its not terrible( ive built many Model A and this is much better than most of them) I gave 1000 for one in similar condition to the 16k one you just reviewed.

[perception-reception]

Still dont think a full off restoration is worth 200k

[skyhodgkin]

What if you find one that has a fiberglass body kit that has not started but all parts are included? I dont hear anything on Fiberglass body kits so I assume no one likes them.

[ohyeah]

the more i evaluate and work on my '71, the more i realize stock was perfect...

[Jeff-yyfe]

I got lucky, bought mine sight unseen, guy meet me at the St. Louis airport, gave me the keys and I drove it from MO to ME at Highway speed. Haven’t had any issues in 10+ years. Best $12K I ever spent!