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How old is the 1978 Ford Bronco XLT?

How old is the 1978 Ford Bronco XLT?

The seller describes this 1978 Ford Bronco XLT as one of 19 with this paint and trim code configuration ever built. It looks stunning, especially with the modest lift kit and new, “retro-look” alloy wheels. There’s a number of modern touches in this Bronco, but the seller doesn’t specify whether the paint and graphics kit are original.

What is the paint code on a 1978 Ford Bronco?

The nose shows nice chrome trim and a very clean engine bay. The paint and trim code production the seller cites relates to the fact that the Bronco is optioned with both the XLT and Ranger package, but it’s also rare for the paint code it sports, known as Raven Black, which makes it one of 401 produced.

When did the Ford Bronco 2 nd come out?

Information on this page was sourced from “Ford Bronco: A History of Ford’s Legendary 4×4” by Todd Zuercher. Following its successful debut, Bronco sales reached record levels after the launch of the 2 nd generation Bronco in 1978.

What was the radio option on the 1978 Ford Bronco?

Bronco also offered a total of five radio options—which were three more than its leading competitor. The introduction of the ’78 Bronco was heralded in off-road vehicle publications and landed a variety of awards.

The seller describes this 1978 Ford Bronco XLT as one of 19 with this paint and trim code configuration ever built. It looks stunning, especially with the modest lift kit and new, “retro-look” alloy wheels. There’s a number of modern touches in this Bronco, but the seller doesn’t specify whether the paint and graphics kit are original.

When did the Ford Bronco get a redesign?

In 1978, the Ford Bronco received a major redesign. We call this second generation Bronco the Full Size Bronco. It is longer, more powerful and more equipped. Its body was based on the F-body design which was also used beginning in 1973 by the Ford Ranger and other Ford pickup trucks.

The nose shows nice chrome trim and a very clean engine bay. The paint and trim code production the seller cites relates to the fact that the Bronco is optioned with both the XLT and Ranger package, but it’s also rare for the paint code it sports, known as Raven Black, which makes it one of 401 produced.

Bronco also offered a total of five radio options—which were three more than its leading competitor. The introduction of the ’78 Bronco was heralded in off-road vehicle publications and landed a variety of awards.

What kind of V-8 did Ford Bronco have?

Like its rivals, it had a removable Fiberglas rear top, and it also packed more of a punch that its stablemate pickups with a 49-state standard 400 cubic inch V-8, partially because it was only offered in four-wheel drive. Also like the pickups, it was offered in a number of trim packages, namely the Custom, XLT and Ranger XLT.

How much does it cost to insure a 1978 Ford Bronco?

Only $512 per year to insure this classic with Hagerty** – that’s less than $260 every 6 months. Quote Your Classic Prefer doing business in person? Connect with an agent in your area Image is general in nature and may not reflect the specific vehicle selected.

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Ruth Doyle