1968 Ford Bronco Sport 4x4 factory 289 western high desert Ranger XLT Explorer

For sale:1968 Ford Bronco Sport, sold new and lived in the sagebrush and prickly pear cactus of the Montana high desert. One family owned for 47 years, I purchased from a local friend whose father bought it in 1970. He used it as a second rig for hunting, fishing, and camping and then passed it to his son. Originally Peacock blue, was repaintedmany years agoto a darker blue as that was Dad's favorite color. The son also used it for hunting and as a backup driver. Starts, runs, and drives out well and 289 was rebuilt about 20k miles ago. Runs strong and smooth, sounds great with new Flowmaster exhaust, and it's a ball to drive. Needs very little to use as is, enjoy and improve it as you go or restore. Still has the original owners and service manuals and original jack, handle and lug wrench. Marti report included. Please see linked Photobucket album below for more detail pics, including underside.
Exterior: Paint is tired but looks decent enough to draw compliments and offers everywhere I stop. Truck has some of the typical Bronco rust, but nothing like the sitting-at-the-bottom-of-a-lake rot so often seen on these. Thankfully Montana is arid country and sand, not salt, is used on the roads. Some rust in driver rocker as shown, under hood in the usual spots, and driver floor has had a repair. Please see linked Photobucket album for 100 pics that include detailed underside pics.Left front fender has a dentas shown.Tailgate has been replaced but gate and hatch both work. Haven't pulled floor mats out but probably going to be some surface rust under the mats, looks good from underside. Roof has extra holes for a rack, and appears to have had a repair with extra rivets added. Glass is good, original Carlite windshield has onechip. Currently running inside spare tire holder but outside carrier is included.

Interior: Driver quality, looking tired and needs a refresh -thankfully there are plenty of Bronco outlets that sellall theneeded items. Most everything works, all gauges, lights, wipers, heater blower, etc. Driver side door lock is hard to lock with key. Original front seats have been recovered, they are in good shape, original back seat is included but it needs to be redone.

Mechanical: Starts, runs, and drives out fine. 289 was professionally rebuilt approximately 20k miles ago and receipt($1650) is included. Original 3 speed works well and was upgraded to floor shift as most of these were. Shows 99k miles and that is indicated as actual on paperwork, and I have every reason to believe it is. Starts, runs, drives out well. With 4.10 gear it's very peppy, but not an interstate highway cruiser. As far as I know most everything works- all gauges, lights, wipers, heater blower, etc. Per previous owner both fuel tanks work, but I've only ran off one. Tight as one of these old rattletraps can be, doors close great. Typical old 4x4 minor leaks but nothing serious - a few small drips. Stops well but will pull to the left sometimes if it's been sitting. Wheels in good condition, 31 x 10.50 tires have decent tread but one tire is a different brand.

Pricing/Misc: If you've been searching for an early Bronco, you know that prices are absolutely nutty. What I see for salenoware either field-rotted tubs or restored trucks - there are few decent driver quality rigs left, and the ones I find are insanely expensive. There is NO RESERVE, this truck will sell.

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LINK TO ADDITIONAL PICS INCLUDING UNDERSIDE (copy and paste) - pics in this online album, just ask if you need more.
http://s261.photobucket.com/user/burgundyamx/library/68br?sort=2&page=1
****Shipping will be from Helena, MT. I-15 and I-90 both very near, transport is reasonable. Zip code for shipping quote use 59601*****
This rig runs and drives fine, but flying in and driving it long distance isn't a good option. Montana is a huge state and it's a long way between towns. In many areas there are few services and poor cell service. Truck transport for this Bronco isreadily available, and probably cheaper than fixing rust on an eastern tetanus truck. Montana title isclear with no liens, signed off and notarized ready for you to fill in your name as purchaser .After the sale, I can store the truck for up to 30 days free, after that $100 per month storage will be due. Buyer needs to get insurance as soon as car is paid for as I will cancel mine at that time.

AS IS NO WARRANTY
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

Winning bidder must contactme within 24 hours of auction end and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 3 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hoursI reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1995, so make sure if financing that your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Payment is by bank wire only. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service,I recommend Certified Auto Shippers http://www.certifiedautoshippers.com, ask for Kathy Gant. If you are not sure about something, please ask! Do not assume anything not listed is included.I reserve the right to refuse bids with excessive negative feedback.I reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay and negative feedback will be posted. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET,I MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.

************IF YOU ARE A ZERO FEEDBACK OR LOW FEEDBACK (under 5) DO NOT BID WITHOUT CONTACTING ME FIRST. YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED. THE LAST FEW AUCTIONS I'VE HAD WON BY LOW FEEDBACK BIDDERS HAVE BEEN NO-PAYS. EBAY AUCTIONS COST TIME AND MONEY. PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO WIRE THE FUNDS. THANK YOU*************