Looking for a four-wheeled old-timer to spruce up your free time? There are countless models to choose from, though if you have a thing for the Ford Bronco, then we have found one that’s probably worth looking into.
It’s a 1989 model, which places it in the fourth generation, made from 1986 to 1991. It was offered in a single body style, with three doors, and came with a pair of V8s and a straight-six. Transmission options included the four- and five-speed manual and the automatics with three and four gears.
The fourth-gen Ford Bronco had a wheelbase measuring 104.7 inches (2,660 mm), and it was 180.5 in (4,580 mm) long from bumper to bumper. This makes it a bit longer than the modern-day Bronco Sport, which builds on the same platform as the Focus, Maverick, and Escape, though the room between the axles is shorter.
It is estimated that nearly 70,000 copies of the SUV were sold in 1989, including the one pictured in the gallery, which comes with a white paint finish and the correct chrome plating. It has a matching hard top, features tubular side steps, and rides on chunky tires that were wrapped around the wheels. The interior is typical for a vehicle made almost three and a half decades ago, and in this case, it features a blue overall look, joined by the black trim and the occasional wood accents.
Everything seems to be in decent condition inside and out, and it’s the kind of ride that wants only two things: gasoline in the tank and an owner willing to set it loose off the lit path occasionally. Power is supplied by the 5.8-liter V8 engine. The 351 ci mill produced a little over 200 horsepower back in the day and was the top unit of choice. It’s mated to an automatic transmission, and the vehicle is said to have done 40,611 miles (65,357 km) since new. That’s not bad at all, as we’ve seen supercars that have clocked more in fewer years, and we think with a bit of work, it could turn out to be a trusty companion.
Now, in order to spend your evenings and weekends working on it, you’ll have to sign your name on the dotted line. To do so, you’ll need to cough out just shy of $20,000. That’s the asking price in the ad on Garage Kept Motors, and for similar money, albeit a bit more, you could get a brand-new Ford Maverick. The pickup starts at $23,400 before factoring in the destination charge. So, if you had to choose, would you get this old Bronco and deal with the hassle of owning a classic truck, or would you opt for a new Maverick that’s not that potent off the beaten path but should be more reliable?