FINALLY Bought A Classic Bronco! Did I Score A Deal?

First car I ever drove or worked on was a 1974 Ford Bronco my Dad had. Regrettably it was sold in 2008 for pennies on the dollar compared to their current prices. I've looked at 10+ examples of classic Broncos over the years and the prices were always slightly out of reach based on trying to find an example that ran and drove and needed some light rust work. I recently sold my Corvette to pursue a Bronco, but it was sold on my way to go pick it up. I gave up the hunt because it was exhausting and not fun.
Facebook marketplace will randomly show you listings (pros and cons to this) and I found this 1973 Ford Bronco at 6pm on Wednesday without even looking. It had posted a few minutes ago and was in Nashville, with a price that I thought was "scammy". Leaving my phone number resulted in an immediate call back, confirming this was a real deal. This Bronco is nearly identical in features and options to the one I grew up with. Knowing all my prior experiences trying to buy Broncos, I was in person looking at the Bronco at 9:30pm the same night, leaving a deposit. I came back Friday to pick it up.
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[@Phil-xi1gj]

I live on the big island,. You're not going to believe my story... found my friends old bronco two miles from my house...I have 7 bronco s now all found within 6 miles from home. None of them running. So amazing, working on it.

[@brockmahler5620]

Looks pretty similar to my 1972 when I began. I have a full shop and ended up with about 5 years into it, $80k, including a reproduction steel tub, doors and front fenders. Then of course it had to be glass blasted and painted, which I had done by a shop. Now it's a pristine all steel '72 total investment ~$110k.

[@jeffreycyr1977]

Looks great buddy!! I bought mine in 2018 in pieces with the motor out for $8500. I’m almost done 4 years later and man it’s such a great vehicle to own! Can’t wait to see more

[@Garagetopics]

Thanks!! I'm wrapping up the garage build and will be done by end of month, then it's game on for the Bronco!

[@JorgeRodriguez-ei2gi]

Expectin more videos from the bronco,thanks already suscribe..Say hello Jorge.

[@robertvaldez7012]

My brother in-law has a73 bronco that's been sitting in his driveway for over 30 years. Trying to convince him to sell it to me for a restoration project. Will follow your project to help me do my.

[@colemcmeans7809]

awesome man looking forward to it all!

[@Garagetopics]

I appreciate it!

[@michaelestrada4733]

Nice find 👍🏾

[@floyds.mayhem.garage]

Congrats on the score!

[@Garagetopics]

thank you sir!

[@ihulvey]

Good choice using the masterball on this Bronco! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@Garagetopics]

Haha Pokémon reference had me puzzled for a second! Thanks me too

[@anthonygarcia1488]

I’m gonna need some weekly content of this to stay motivated, hopefully picking up one in the same condition next month!

[@Garagetopics]

Oh nice! The slow part of this will be me finishing the interior of my garage so I can be 100% vehicle focused come winter. My time is super limited these days but am pumped to get this thing in better shape

[@fossilfish786]

Glad you bagged this. Thank you for the vid....more content when you can

[@Garagetopics]

Have a ton more coming on a regular cadence!

[@larryterrell8458]

Big Score! What was price range?

[@Garagetopics]

I've realized I forgot to include this! I gave $12.5k which I think is a deal for the condition of this Bronco compared to others

[@larryterrell8458]

Excellent find and buy! Congratulations 👍🏻

[@Garagetopics]

Thanks!!

[@larryterrell8458]

@@Garagetopics I had one on late 1970’s. 1/2 cab original, 170 ci, put a GM 455 ci in it, no internet then, all the info came from a magazine…talk about fast!!

[@Garagetopics]

Internet may be to blame for these getting expensive! Everyone learned about them and they became too cool.

[@FireItUpGarage]

Cool project.

[@Garagetopics]

Thanks!!

[@wayneyoung6094]

Great score! The fenders aren't even cut, its hard to find that anymore

[@Garagetopics]

Thanks! Yep I was specifically after an uncut bronco

[@agic1028]

Very cool!

[@Garagetopics]

Thanks!

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

Nice!!! Welcome to the club

[@Garagetopics]

Thanks! Been a long time subscriber of yours. Looking forward to seeing your new build!

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

@@Garagetopics thanks man! I’ll be watching you too!

[@perception-reception]

I live in middle TN just south of Nashville and have a 1975 Bronco with 302 and 3 speed that has been converted to a Hurst floor shifter from the column. Has some rust not as bad as this one. Has original interior, 6 point cage, hard top, soft top with soft doors as well. The hard original doors are with it as well. Has a TN clean title. I'm interested in letting it go. If you are serious let me know

[@Garagetopics]

Interested. Send me a message on Instagram or Facebook. If you don't have those let me know

[@Garagetopics]

Send me an email [e-mail]

[@perception-reception]

@Garagetopics just sent email. I sent two pics with the bronco in it. They are far away. The top is off and doors are off. I have them in storage along with soft top and soft doors

[@cwmotorsports4497]

What ceiling material is that? Looks great. Awesome bronco.

[@Garagetopics]

Just black exterior metal! Looking forward to sharing the garage build soon! Still need to come check your shop out!

[@dougrobinson7784]

Think ya did good, get some good gas in that thing, and maybe a little tune up.

[@ngtgaming5071]

how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking

[@ntwadumela100]

Very nice, I just bought a 1972 sport Explorer and similar shape. How much did you pay?

[@Garagetopics]

I paid $12.5k for this beauty which I thought was fair in this market. What about you?

[@ntwadumela100]

@@Garagetopics great deal, I paid $23.000 But newly built 302 & 3.5" wild horses suspension lift. all original, fenders uncut. even has the original radio. Definitely could relate to your video of thinking i would never find one. People too far away, rust buckets, no response...!! Found mine 20 minutes from my house, in my old neighborhood. I am sill in disbelief, I go out and just look at it in my garage. still can`t believe it. good luck with your resto!!

[@Garagetopics]

Haha I do the same thing! I'd love to see some photos of yours. Send me a message on fb or ig if you want

[@billh5592]

Try to save that k bar s sticker!

[@Garagetopics]

I just noticed that sticker!! It's dead center and not going anywhere. Even if I get a new hard top I'll try swapping the glass 💯

[@seanhayes1965]

Do you still have that turbo LS truck?

[@Garagetopics]

Unfortunately no, I sold it to fund this garage. I'd like to build another turbo ls vehicle in the near future it was a ton of fun

[@seanhayes1965]

@@Garagetopics thanks for responding

[@asdfjklasdfjkl1988]

Did you say how much you got it for? Sorry if I missed

[@Garagetopics]

No I didn't! I paid 12k for this one. I believe it s a deal, but it hurts my brain it cost that much for what you get with these being 50 year old vehicles

[@esquire9445]

@@Garagetopics ya that’s a steal

[@nickefgen9219]

Leave it uncut, add a 4 speed automatic, add fuel injection and enjoy driving it

[@ricepony33]

Congratulations this one might not actually need NOS?

[@Garagetopics]

I thought about it, but NOS makes everything better!!

[@seanhayes1965]

Yeah, I'm first!

[@Garagetopics]

congrats!!!