This 3500 Mile 1982 Ford Bronco was stored in an airplane hangar for most of its life and remained in the hands of its original owner until 2018 and has never seen snow or ice.
There’s no word on why the SUV was rarely driven, but it features a Victoria Tu-Tone Dark Brown Metallic and Wimbledon White exterior that appears to be in excellent condition. It also sports shiny chrome bumpers, tinted rear windows, and aluminum wheels wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler Radial tires. They’re joined by subtle pinstripes and a swing-out spare tire carrier with a Bronco-branded cover.
The brown theme continues in the cabin where there’s Nutmeg colored cloth and vinyl seats. They appear brand new and the listing also says the model comes equipped with air conditioning, a cigarette lighter, a tachometer, and a folding rear seat.
Power is provided by a 5.8-liter V8 engine, which reportedly develops 156 horsepower. It’s paired to an automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system with automatic locking front hubs.
The Bronco will be auctioned by Mecum next month and it’s expected to sell for between $60,000 – $80,000. That’s pretty impressive when you consider that the lower estimate is nearly twice as much as a base 2022 Bronco.
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Growing up, my father always believed that every family needed a truck—there’s just something about having a vehicle capable of hauling anything at a moment’s notice. That philosophy stuck with me, and it’s been the foundation of my lifelong passion for Ford trucks.
While I’m best known for my work with Ford Rangers, I’ve owned a wide variety of Ford trucks over the years—including F-150s, F-250s, F-350s, and even larger rigs like the Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, and a 1982 Ford Econoline Sportsmobile camper van. I’ve used these vehicles for everything from family transportation to towing car trailers and campers, and each one has fueled my love for Ford’s versatility and durability.
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