- Seller: Peter P
- Location: Wallace, South Carolina
- Mileage: 123,456 Shown
- Chassis #: 1FMDU15Y5DLA49138
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 300ci Inline-6
- Transmission: C6 Automatic
About eight years ago, the seller of this Bronco purchased it and drove it home. Once it was home, they began the task of restoring it. After several years of hard work, the engine had been rebuilt, the body repainted, and a new interior sourced. Unfortunately, the project stalled and has been sitting in the seller’s lean-two ever since. It will need to be finished, but the heavy lifting is done! If you’d love to finish this 1983 Ford Bronco 4×4, be sure to bid. And don’t hesitate to leave any questions you have for the seller in the comments.
When the Bronco debuted in 1965, it was highly focused on being a capable off-roader and was relatively lightweight and straightforward. The second generation grew heavier, more complex, and more comfortable, which helped sales. That being said, they decided the third generation needed to be lighter. While it’s slightly smaller than its predecessor, it’s 340 pounds lighter, improving fuel efficiency and off-road capabilities. Keeping with their adventurer identity, the only body style offered was the 3-door wagon with a lift-off rear roof section. Whether you are going off-roading or commuting, these Broncos are very capable and fun.
It appears this Bronco started life with red paint and a maroon interior. Since the seller decided to paint it Red Orange, they also decided to switch the interior to tan. New upholstery was made for the front and rear seats. They also swapped the dash to a tan one, which is no small task. The interior will need to be cleaned and finished, but parts are readily available to finish it. The seller has a new soft top for it that’s still in the box.
The first task the seller tackled was rebuilding the 300 cui inline-6. It’s installed, runs, and is paired to the original C6 automatic transmission. The engine still needs to be broken in, the seller has driven it around their property but hasn’t taken it on any longer drives. The seller added a floor shifter to the C6, which is a nice upgrade. The 4×4 system is present and is hopefully in good order. While the inline-6 isn’t the most exciting engine option, it’s a dependable engine that runs smoothly and gets the job done. Ford rated it at 115 horsepower and 223 foot pounds of torque.
There is still plenty of work to be done here, but Broncos are a hot commodity these days and this one has a lot going for it. So, if you’d love to parked this Ford in your garage, cast your high bid below. And let us know, what direction would you go with it? Would you finish the work that’s been started, return it to original, or customize it into the ultimate off-roader?
Bid On This Auction
- HenryFordClinic bid $2,350.00 2025-01-29 11:31:04
- Nic bid $2,100.00 2025-01-29 06:18:41
- Eric Hutzler bid $1,750.00 2025-01-26 19:10:21
- Tim Myers bid $1,500.00 2025-01-25 08:55:50
Those 300s were fantastic lumps of steel, arguably one of Ford’s best engines.
Nice job on this one. Especially like the fender openings as Ford should have built them. The only Ford car I’ve ever had, other than the ’32, was a ’57 2 door sedan with the six cylinder engine. Ran like a train,drove it all over the country with no problems.
78-79 Broncos looked so much better, also stronger metal. Never understood why they changed something that looked so good, I had 4 of them. Plus 86 f350 dump truck.
I thought with the i-6 it would have a c4,not the c6.
Nope, all C6s.
The 200 six is a strong engine so it would make sense to pair it with the heavier trans.
To clarify…Engine is fresh. Paint is fresh. Interior is fresh complete soft top is fresh. In other words, these items are new. The paint is Orange and is BC/CC. Tailgate is also brand new. A lot of money and time in this vehicle. Thanks
Did I miss the pics of the engine and engine compartment?
Not sure why the engine pic isn’t there . . . This is the one I have. Its all detailed in there as well.
Like to see all the other parts to complete the project like hood, grill, bumpers, mirrors, do you also have the original hardtop? what make and model soft top? Is all the original emission stuff on it? I am interested but too many unknowns here. any pictures of undercarriage and how much rust?