This Ford Bronco 2nd Generation 1978-1979 got away, but there are more like it here.

1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Bid to $50,000 on 2/5/23

This 1979 Ford Bronco was sold new by Cogswell Motors Inc. in Russellville, Arkansas, and underwent a multi-year refurbishment following the seller’s acquisition in 2016. Ownership was transferred to the seller’s son following the refurbishment, which included refinishing the exterior, modifying the suspension, and refreshing the interior. Finished in beige over black vinyl, the truck is powered by a 351ci V8 linked to a three-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Equipment includes a removable hardtop, a suspension lift, dual front shocks, a limited-slip rear differential, manually locking front hubs, polished 15″ alloy wheels, air conditioning, and a push-button AM/FM stereo. This Bronco is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a window sticker, an owner’s manual, partial refurbishment records, and a clean Ohio title in the owner’s name.

The body left the factory finished in Light Sand (U), and it was repainted during the refurbishment. The removable hardtop was finished in black, and additional work included chroming the replacement grille and replacing the windshield, fender molding, badging, door hardware, roof seals, windshield wiper arms, and exterior lenses. Exterior equipment includes a tow ball, a rear tire carrier, and chrome bumpers.

Polished 15″ alloy wheels are mounted with 33×10.5″ BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 tires. The truck is equipped with power steering and manually locking front hubs. Braking is handled by power-assisted discs up front and drums at the rear. Modifications to the suspension are said to include a 4″ inch lift kit with Deaver coil and leaf springs in addition to dual shocks on the front axle.

The cabin features front captain’s chairs and a rear bench that were reupholstered in black vinyl during the refurbishment. Additional work included applying sound-deadening material to the floors and replacing the dash pad, headliner, door panels, sun visors, and interior trim pieces. Equipment includes air conditioning, a center console, manual crank windows, a Ford-branded CB radio, and a push-button AM/FM stereo.

A replacement woodgrain bezel frames an 85-mph speedometer along with gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, amperage, and coolant temperature. Scuffs in the instrument lens are shown in the gallery below. The five-digit odometer shows 49k miles, approximately 1k of which have been added under current family ownership.

The 351ci V8 is equipped with a Demon carburetor and an Optima Red Top battery. Work performed since 2016 is said to include re-surfacing the cylinder heads, performing a valve job, and resealing the engine in addition to replacing the radiator, alternator, intake manifold, fuel pump, drive belts, and head gaskets.

Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a three-speed C6 automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a limited-slip rear differential with 3.50:1 gearing. The seller notes that the transmission was rebuilt with lower planetary gears as part of the refurbishment. Additional images of the underside are presented in the gallery below.

Decoding the identification plate reveals the following information:

U15 – Bronco U-100 Wagon
H – 351ci V8, two-barrel carburetor
L – Michigan truck assembly plant
EE6384 – 1979 model year
104 – 104″ wheelbase
U – Light Sand paint
G – Three-speed automatic
H2 – 3.50:1 rear axle ratio with a limited-slip differential
23 – Memphis district code

Documentation accompanying the truck includes an owner’s guide, a shop manual, partial refurbishment records, and a window sticker showing a total of $11,980.55.

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Auction Result

High Bid	USD $50,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	February 5, 2023 at 12:35PM PT
Bids	21

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