1978 Ford Bronco XLT Ranger Free Wheeling Edition
Vehicle Description
A rare opportunity to own a fully original, highly optioned1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLTwith the sought-after factory“Free Wheeling” package—featuring iconic stripes, black mirrors, black bumpers, and a racing-style steering wheel. This is atrue survivorwith its original paint, engine, transmission, and drivetrain, making it a collectible classic that stands out.
Vehicle Details:- Year/Make/Model:1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
- Factory Package:Free Wheeling Package
- Engine:Original 400 cubic inch V8 (Factory optional upgrade)
- Transmission:4-Speed Manual
- Drivetrain:4X4 with Ford’s legendary 9″ rear end and locking front hubs
- Mileage:135K
- Condition:100% Original – Paint, engine, transmission, rear end, and gearing
The2nd-generation Ford Bronco (1978-1979)is Ford's most successful Bronco, produced for only two years. It was built on ashortened F-100 chassis, giving it a full-size body and legendary off-road capability. With its rugged performance and limited production run, this Bronco remains collectible today.
Features & Recent Maintenance:100% Original Matching Numbers– Verified by Marti ReportRuns Strong– No oil consumption, great performanceExhaust Sounds Amazing– Few years old, deep toneRecent Service & Upgrades:
- New brakes - have receipt
- New front-end track bar - have receipt
- New heater core - have receiptFully Functional Heat & A/C - have receiptOriginal Wheels with Good TiresProfessionally Reupholstered Interiorby previous owner, an experienced upholstery expert, Comes with original front bench seat and two red interior trim pieces (hard to find),
Designed for rugged terrain, thismanual-shift 4X4 Broncowith locking hubs and Ford’sbulletproof 9-inch rear endexcels inmud, snow, and off-road conditions.
PS - Legend has it that this is one of only a few Broncos with period bullet hole in hood.
