Overview
This rare, 1-owner 1978 Ford Bronco Custom 4×4 is offered by Dover Speed Shop in Stow, MA for $26,900. Showing just 1 documented owner from new and retaining its numbers-matching 351 V8 with original 4-speed manual transmission, this Bronco stands as a highly-original survivor. Originally from California, it has spent its entire life rust-free, making it a prime collectible example of the short-lived 2nd Generation Bronco. Still finished in its factory red paint and paired with a newly upholstered brown bench interior, this unmolested Bronco offers an uncommon combination of originality, provenance, and usability.
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- 2nd Generation Bronco history: Produced only for 1978–1979, the 2nd Gen Bronco is one of the rarest eras of the model’s lineage. It introduced a larger, full-size body on the F-Series platform, combining daily drivability with serious off-road capability.
- Powertrain: This example retains its numbers-matching 351 V8 paired with the factory 4-speed manual transmission. A 2-speed transfer case delivers 4×4 capability, with power steering and power disc brakes included from the factory.
- Exterior features: The Bronco still wears its original red paint over all-original sheet metal, including solid floors, frame, rockers, and kick panels. A factory removable hard top and original glass add to its authenticity, with unrestored patina consistent with its survivor status.
- Interior features: Inside, a newly reupholstered brown bench seat provides fresh comfort while maintaining a period-correct appearance. The cabin remains highly original with functional basics, presenting as a clean and usable interior ready for weekend drives or preservation.
- Ownership history: Documented as a 1-owner California truck, this Bronco comes with the original California title from new. Its history and originality make it an increasingly rare find among classic SUVs, with provenance that enhances its collectability.
Year
1978
Make
Ford
Model
Bronco
Trim/Submodel
Custom
Engine
351 ci V8
Transmission
4-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
Body Style
SUV
Odometer
~25,200 mi
VIN / Chassis
U15HLAE2449
Location
Stow, MA
Title Status
Clean
Gallery
- All Photos
- Exterior
- Interior
- Documentation
- Mechanical & Undercarriage
Features & Specifications
Unrestored and rust-free, this 1978 Ford Bronco Custom 4×4 combines rarity, originality, and documented ownership in a way few examples can. With just two years of production, the 2nd Gen Bronco has become one of the most desirable eras among collectors. Add in the numbers-matching 351 V8, factory 4-speed, west-coast provenance, and single-owner history, and you have a truck that checks every box for enthusiasts and investors alike. Survivors like this don’t surface often, making this Bronco a compelling opportunity to own a highly-collectible classic 4×4.
Powertrain:
- Numbers-matching 351 V8
- Original 4-speed manual transmission
- 2-speed transfer case with 4×4 capability
- Factory power steering
- Factory power disc brakes
Exterior:
- Factory original “Red” paint
- 100% original sheet metal (floors, frame, rockers, kick panels)
- Factory removable hard top
- Original California truck, rust-free body and undercarriage
Interior:
- Newly upholstered “Brown” bench seat, excellent condition
- Highly-original interior trim
- Factory gauges and controls present
Ownership & Documentation:
- Documented 1-owner truck
- Original California title included
- Lifetime California ownership, rust-free provenance
- Currently runs, drives, and stops
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