Yahoo Autos Which Big-Body Bronco Is Your Favorite?
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Here's a look at the four generations of big-body Broncos.
Prices have skyrocketed for the first-generation Ford Bronco in recent years, and that will continue to happen when Ford introduces its all-new sixth-gen Bronco on July 9th. Fortunately, the big-body Broncos (built from 1978 through 1996) are still readily available – and usually at decent prices – for buyers looking for a classic SUV that is rugged and increasingly collectible. The basic design of these Broncos didn't change all that much over the years, so here's a quick rundown of the four generations of big-body Broncos (not including the compact 1984-90 Bronco II, of course).
After 11 years of production for the original Bronco, the second-gen body only last for two years as Ford switched to the larger F-Series platform to compete against the Chevy Blazer, Dodge Ramcharger, Jeep Cherokee (SJ) and International Scout II. The 1978 model year was the only year for this body with round headlights (square on the Ranger trim), but for the most part, they were identical to the Ford pickup trucks. and featured a removable roof over the rear seats. Unlike the completely removable top from the original Bronco, this model and the subsequent designs only had a removable roof over the rear seats.
The 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT you see above is currently for sale through Motorcar Studio for $19,900.
