I went and picked up our 1973 Bronco in 1974 with my dad when I was a kid. After lift and dual lockers and winch, that thing is a beast! I have so many memories. Best 4x4 ever!
It's truly a good dependable rig I have a 68 that was used as a mountain vehicle took her hunting every year. rear fenders are cut because chains would hit the rear fenders if not (no lift kit). as you said it does have some rust (both floor panels have got rust, mainly the driver side and some rust in the back on the bed ). It still has the original 289 in it runs great I honestly never had a breakdown in this one that didn't get me home.it's lasted for years and still runs n drives great the transmission was swapped to a 3 speed on the floor rather than the three on the tree (without the swap they liked popping out of second gear and reverse). It's definitely a small vehicle which gives you the capability of weaving in and out of the trees and taking a lot of different paths that a lot of vehicles especially nowadays they're incapable of. Definitely have to agree with you they're not fun to use at high speeds they're made for the mountains and that's where they shine like chrome. I come from a hunting family in Montana where we've gone through three others besides this one and the only breakdown on any of them that didn't get us home was one of them the axle in the rear actually broke and the tire and Axle came sliding out driving on three wheels it dropped down but kept on driving (still unsafe so we had it towed back to town). Overall love the vehicle!
I honestly can't afford to restore or I would! If I was to take the topper off it would look just like the one you have a little bit more of a sky blue (maybe kind of turquoise) and the original rims on mine were white with small Chrome hub caps!
I bought my brand new Bronco on February 22, 1975. I paid $6,000.00 for it, (an ENOURMOUS sum of money for a "utility" truck in those days.) Mine had the twin fuel tanks, (like the one driven in this video.) You had to have it, otherwise a single-tank Bronco held about 11 1/2 gallons, and the 302 V8 wasn't the most economical engine back then! Even with the extra tank, you had about 19 gallons total. Mine had Posi-traction in the back, and limited slip in the front. One thing that wasn't pointed out here was that the Bronco had extremely limited front and rear overhang, which made these things go in and out of EXTREMELY v-shaped ditches and not get hung up, (I know this for a fact. . .,) and could go through damn-near anything! And yes, I "cut" mine, and put large tires on it. On the down side, they had drum brakes all the way around. I actually towed an 18 foot travel-trailer back then, (no weight-distributing hitch, just a ball hitch,) and had some extremely harrowing experiences trying to get all this stopped. . .!! 😲😬 And rust?? Oh, yeah!! I had even had mine "Ziebarted," (for those old enough to remember that crap,) and found later all it did was accelerate the rust by blocking off drain holes. Towards the end, my driver's door would drop down about 1/2 an inch when you opened it, and you could see the road through what was left of the floor pans!! Had I then, after about 10 years of ownership, had any inkling of what it would be worth now, I would have NEVER got rid of it, but while I had it, I went through awful mud & sand on trail-rides with a four-wheel drive club in the Midwest, and had a ball with it! Wish I had it today!!!
IT'S an "original" Bronco.... That is all you need... They ride and drive exactly like the rest of the 60's and 70s vehicles... They are best for going 4 wheeling / off road... I grew up with them... My family had a Ford dealership in the 60's -80's and we used one as a service vehicle and used it to plow snow... They are a blast, plain and simple...
My neighborhood Ford dealership used one only for snow plowing, Sunset Ford in St.Louis County. The Bronco was beautiful, the service dept let me look it over whenever I needed a reference for restoring my 1974 Bronco, 302, automatic transmission, power steering.
@@craighansen7594 OURS was an original 66, 6cyl 3 on the tree... We had jumper cables on a switch under the hood, a blade on the front in the winter, and had a "Mini Tow" (a winch and sling trailer) that we used to get broke down cars... It was a trip with the low power small 6 towing a 60's or 70's full size car or truck, especially in the rain with the vacuum wipers... They slow or stop as you run through the gears... Good times...
I drive my 1974 Bronco several times a week. I plow snow, pull trailers, haul parts from the wrecking yard..... Dad bought it used around 1984, didn't pay much. We made minor alterations, front and rear sway bars,adjustable brake proportioning valve, dual exhaust, aluminum 4bbl intake, interior panels, air conditioning, new paint.... All things done in stages, it did make it drive better.
I love early Broncos but having A LOT of wealth should be the only tip to buying one. Unless you like massive projects. I'm building a '68 from a bare frame with a fiberglass tub.
As for why the bronco is popular. Convertible, simple mechanical machine, and functional. No bells and whistles, Which I feel is it's best atribute. Society has ruined the idea of an automobile that connects you to the vehicle and can captivate a person without having the umbrella of safety and useless driver gadgets. I think old vehicles have something new doesn't and if one doesn't understand; just get behind the wheel and experience it yourself.
Agreed sir. Although I wouldn’t call it a cult following, yet more of one last dash at nostalgic Americana. Even the 5th Gen 92-96s are gaining traction among collectors. My ultimate fave has to be the 2nd Gen 78-79 though, with an old-school built 351c or 460 swap.
I love my 1st generation broncos ...im getting ready to inherit a low production # 66 and its in the first 10 vin numbers. Its amazing. Couple more months
The Gen 1's did stellar work on the farm. Getting through the sand, rows, hills and pastures with that short base was near perfection. Especially handy with the little half-bed on the back. Now would I have taken it out on the interstate and bury the accelerator? NFW. Though for its day, it did accomplish what it was designed to do..
Cool video. That Bronco looks amazing! Some good points. But if your favorite thing about an early Bronco is the folding license plate, you're DEFINITELY missing the bigger picture!
The bronco is the best vintage off roader. Name me a better one that doesn’t have crappy leafs in the front. Plus you get more attention than almost any other vehicle.
I own a '66 and a '68. The '66 is uncut and will eventually be my wife's rig and the '68 is our wheeler. Wish I would have bought more Broncos before the prices started climbing!
First thing should've been discussed before they filmed the dude drivin that rig is where the hell the rollbar was, and why is it it not in the Bronco....I've got a 74 Bronco, full cage roll bar, 2 pre-1970 Jeeps, both have full cage roll bars, that dude's crazy for drivin the Bronco without one....
I live in IL and the rust monster has eaten all the old cars and trucks. I rarely see a first gen or any Broncos at car shows let alone on the roads. I could buy a new car that costs 40-70k and drive it in the salt and watch it depreciate to nothing over time or drive a vehicle everyday that is worthy of salt. I'm a car guy and my 73 Bronco is bad azz. All the things Sam stated in his video about ride, braking, safety, rollover and handling can be addressed in the aftermarket part houses . Collectors talk about original which I guess would matter if there were high performance variations and yea, there are some low production ones. You can group the Bronco into 3 variations: Uncut, Uncut & lifted, and my favorite- Cut & lifted The first gen Bronco is worth about what a new car costs but here's the magic...they don't depreciate where a new car loses 50% value in 3 years. They say for a relationship to be healthy, you need to be fun.......are you? My recommendation is to buy them done....the money to buy a restoration project is your down payment and a monthly payment is budget friendly and your fun starts right away!
Strange to hear a kid try to describe an old vehicle. "It doesn't stop very well, it doesn't drive very well" etc. The old stuff drove great, and they stopped just fine. They just didn't drive themselves like this modern junk. At one time, we actually had to be able to drive on our own, without a computer doing it for us.
Nice video!! Very engaging from beginning to end. Nevertheless,businesses and investment are the easiest way to make money irrespective of which party makes it to the oval office
I think that's on the average. I tried trading with Mr Oliver Watkins , my first investment of $500 was with fear but it gave me a profit of about $5300 in a few days!! Last week I made profit of $9620. Trading with Mr Oliver Watkins made more profit for me that other professionals I traded with in the past
I think this is the only convertible SUV I've seen that actually makes sense. The Murano cross cabriolet and the Evoque convertible look like "barbie cars" in comparison.
i have a '68 and the list of items i had to add/change to make it driveable is very long. now that i think of it, only the body and the frame are original.
Can't stand the scout..especially the rear with its crude narrow tailgate and cheap taillights.the later scout II got larger and lost the utilitarian leaning of the original.
Wow Invest in simple rugged, Yes rusty, engineering. The bronco will get you and your gear in to places most Jeeps will go and you will have space for lunch, dinner tent and sleeping bags.
I had a 72. The two issues were the result of my ignorance. First, it had only one gas tank which gave you just over a hundred miles on a tank. Second, the dealer installed an aftermarket air conditioner which was likely made for pickup truck. Never got very cool. Otherwise it was an ok vehicle but a Jeep Wrangler had a much better four wheel drive.
It's a Bronco. The reason the price is so damn high is idiots that dont want yo do anything but look at them have bid the prices into orbit. Mostly by adding unnecessary glitz to a very common man ride. Get one and drive it or leave them for those that want to appreciate what they are
I'm waiting for the bubble to burst after the new 2021 bronco hype dies down before I buy a first gen bronco. These first gen broncos are simply overpriced right now and this guy has the wrong guess. Prices of these jumped when they announced the new bronco was going to be made, and the prices will come back down when the hype for the new bronco dies down.
I went and picked up our 1973 Bronco in 1974 with my dad when I was a kid. After lift and dual lockers and winch, that thing is a beast! I have so many memories. Best 4x4 ever!
About time Ford💕❤️🙋
You're missing the point about owning a bronco.
It is a piece of art
It's truly a good dependable rig I have a 68 that was used as a mountain vehicle took her hunting every year. rear fenders are cut because chains would hit the rear fenders if not (no lift kit). as you said it does have some rust (both floor panels have got rust, mainly the driver side and some rust in the back on the bed ). It still has the original 289 in it runs great I honestly never had a breakdown in this one that didn't get me home.it's lasted for years and still runs n drives great the transmission was swapped to a 3 speed on the floor rather than the three on the tree (without the swap they liked popping out of second gear and reverse). It's definitely a small vehicle which gives you the capability of weaving in and out of the trees and taking a lot of different paths that a lot of vehicles especially nowadays they're incapable of. Definitely have to agree with you they're not fun to use at high speeds they're made for the mountains and that's where they shine like chrome. I come from a hunting family in Montana where we've gone through three others besides this one and the only breakdown on any of them that didn't get us home was one of them the axle in the rear actually broke and the tire and Axle came sliding out driving on three wheels it dropped down but kept on driving (still unsafe so we had it towed back to town). Overall love the vehicle!
I honestly can't afford to restore or I would! If I was to take the topper off it would look just like the one you have a little bit more of a sky blue (maybe kind of turquoise) and the original rims on mine were white with small Chrome hub caps!
I bought my brand new Bronco on February 22, 1975. I paid $6,000.00 for it, (an ENOURMOUS sum of money for a "utility" truck in those days.) Mine had the twin fuel tanks, (like the one driven in this video.) You had to have it, otherwise a single-tank Bronco held about 11 1/2 gallons, and the 302 V8 wasn't the most economical engine back then! Even with the extra tank, you had about 19 gallons total. Mine had Posi-traction in the back, and limited slip in the front. One thing that wasn't pointed out here was that the Bronco had extremely limited front and rear overhang, which made these things go in and out of EXTREMELY v-shaped ditches and not get hung up, (I know this for a fact. . .,) and could go through damn-near anything! And yes, I "cut" mine, and put large tires on it.
On the down side, they had drum brakes all the way around. I actually towed an 18 foot travel-trailer back then, (no weight-distributing hitch, just a ball hitch,) and had some extremely harrowing experiences trying to get all this stopped. . .!! 😲😬 And rust?? Oh, yeah!! I had even had mine "Ziebarted," (for those old enough to remember that crap,) and found later all it did was accelerate the rust by blocking off drain holes. Towards the end, my driver's door would drop down about 1/2 an inch when you opened it, and you could see the road through what was left of the floor pans!! Had I then, after about 10 years of ownership, had any inkling of what it would be worth now, I would have NEVER got rid of it, but while I had it, I went through awful mud & sand on trail-rides with a four-wheel drive club in the Midwest, and had a ball with it! Wish I had it today!!!
Hagerty is nailing it with their TH-cam channel. Keep it up, love all the content.
IT'S an "original" Bronco.... That is all you need... They ride and drive exactly like the rest of the 60's and 70s vehicles... They are best for going 4 wheeling / off road... I grew up with them... My family had a Ford dealership in the 60's -80's and we used one as a service vehicle and used it to plow snow... They are a blast, plain and simple...
My neighborhood Ford dealership used one only for snow plowing, Sunset Ford in St.Louis County. The Bronco was beautiful, the service dept let me look it over whenever I needed a reference for restoring my 1974 Bronco, 302, automatic transmission, power steering.
@@craighansen7594 OURS was an original 66, 6cyl 3 on the tree... We had jumper cables on a switch under the hood, a blade on the front in the winter, and had a "Mini Tow" (a winch and sling trailer) that we used to get broke down cars... It was a trip with the low power small 6 towing a 60's or 70's full size car or truck, especially in the rain with the vacuum wipers... They slow or stop as you run through the gears... Good times...
I'd take a classic old Bronco over any newer, computerized vehicle any day!
I drive my 1974 Bronco several times a week. I plow snow, pull trailers, haul parts from the wrecking yard..... Dad bought it used around 1984, didn't pay much. We made minor alterations, front and rear sway bars,adjustable brake proportioning valve, dual exhaust, aluminum 4bbl intake, interior panels, air conditioning, new paint.... All things done in stages, it did make it drive better.
I love early Broncos but having A LOT of wealth should be the only tip to buying one. Unless you like massive projects. I'm building a '68 from a bare frame with a fiberglass tub.
I’m definitely gonna want an update on that ‘68 with bare frame and bathtub project!!
I had one with the 6 and 3 speed. Great farm vehicle. That all changed when I put a 351 and 5 speed in it.
As for why the bronco is popular. Convertible, simple mechanical machine, and functional. No bells and whistles, Which I feel is it's best atribute. Society has ruined the idea of an automobile that connects you to the vehicle and can captivate a person without having the umbrella of safety and useless driver gadgets. I think old vehicles have something new doesn't and if one doesn't understand; just get behind the wheel and experience it yourself.
hello friends I live in Colombia, I own a 1967 Ford bronco u13, white Wimbledon. My dear u13 broncos, they are the best!

Broncos definitely have a cult following.
Agreed sir. Although I wouldn’t call it a cult following, yet more of one last dash at nostalgic Americana.
Even the 5th Gen 92-96s are gaining traction among collectors. My ultimate fave has to be the 2nd Gen 78-79 though, with an old-school built 351c or 460 swap.
Well they are a breed apart! See what I did there lol
The ship sailed on these Broncos about 5 years ago. They’re commanding top dollar over more realistically over the top dollar
I love my 1st generation broncos ...im getting ready to inherit a low production # 66 and its in the first 10 vin numbers. Its amazing. Couple more months
Lucky!!
@@straightbusta2609 yes I do consider myself lucky ... lucky my uncle had no kids lol
The Gen 1's did stellar work on the farm. Getting through the sand, rows, hills and pastures with that short base was near perfection. Especially handy with the little half-bed on the back. Now would I have taken it out on the interstate and bury the accelerator? NFW. Though for its day, it did accomplish what it was designed to do..
Cool video. That Bronco looks amazing! Some good points. But if your favorite thing about an early Bronco is the folding license plate, you're DEFINITELY missing the bigger picture!
The bronco is the best vintage off roader. Name me a better one that doesn’t have crappy leafs in the front. Plus you get more attention than almost any other vehicle.
One magazine tested a 77 and was shocked when it climbed a steep dirt trail with summer treaded tires...
I own a '66 and a '68. The '66 is uncut and will eventually be my wife's rig and the '68 is our wheeler. Wish I would have bought more Broncos before the prices started climbing!
Starred in the film 3 Days of the Condor.
Utilitarian badass. Love my 1969.
First thing should've been discussed before they filmed the dude drivin that rig is where the hell the rollbar was, and why is it it not in the Bronco....I've got a 74 Bronco, full cage roll bar, 2 pre-1970 Jeeps, both have full cage roll bars, that dude's crazy for drivin the Bronco without one....
I live in IL and the rust monster has eaten all the old cars and trucks. I rarely see a first gen or any Broncos at car shows let alone on the roads. I could buy a new car that costs 40-70k and drive it in the salt and watch it depreciate to nothing over time or drive a vehicle everyday that is worthy of salt. I'm a car guy and my 73 Bronco is bad azz. All the things Sam stated in his video about ride, braking, safety, rollover and handling can be addressed in the aftermarket part houses . Collectors talk about original which I guess would matter if there were high performance variations and yea, there are some low production ones. You can group the Bronco into 3 variations: Uncut, Uncut & lifted, and my favorite- Cut & lifted The first gen Bronco is worth about what a new car costs but here's the magic...they don't depreciate where a new car loses 50% value in 3 years. They say for a relationship to be healthy, you need to be fun.......are you? My recommendation is to buy them done....the money to buy a restoration project is your down payment and a monthly payment is budget friendly and your fun starts right away!
Another great Sam Smith video! Keep them coming!
Built Ford Tough, even back then. 😎👍🇨🇦
Especially back then...
Strange to hear a kid try to describe an old vehicle. "It doesn't stop very well, it doesn't drive very well" etc. The old stuff drove great, and they stopped just fine. They just didn't drive themselves like this modern junk. At one time, we actually had to be able to drive on our own, without a computer doing it for us.
Love this video - hilarious!
Cut /uncut I never knew that applied to cars !
Nice video!! Very engaging from beginning to end. Nevertheless,businesses and investment are the easiest way to make money irrespective of which party makes it to the oval office
I've got interest in investing but afraid of doing it on my own to avoid loss from my own Ends
Unbelievable !!!!!
I think that's on the average. I tried trading with Mr Oliver Watkins , my first investment of $500 was with fear but it gave me a profit of about $5300 in a few days!! Last week I made profit of $9620. Trading with Mr Oliver Watkins made more profit for me that other professionals I traded with in the past
How do i contact him please am interested
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I think this is the only convertible SUV I've seen that actually makes sense. The Murano cross cabriolet and the Evoque convertible look like "barbie cars" in comparison.
i just like the way it looks.
EXCELLENT Guide! Thank you!
OJ father would love it
A resto mod with a modern V8 engine modern transmission, disc breaks and full modern suspension they are great to drive..
i have a '68 and the list of items i had to add/change to make it driveable is very long. now that i think of it, only the body and the frame are original.
Not like these were expensive already. There’s a 4 barrel 302 (not standard) one with a 4 speed manual near me that’s $59K.
I like the buying tips but now only if I could find one to atleast look at lol
I owned a 67 and 78 , they were junk both of them, but I wish I had it back lol
It was built in a era when men were men.
Need a time machine to the 70's and buy a dozen 1st gen Broncos and Porsche 356s...
The first Gen Bronco is cool. The 2nd Gen though is a much better vehicle. It does 95% of daily life so so much better.
Owned 2 of them a 69 half cab and a 73. Just like square body chevys they would rust overnight
Great video!
Disk power brakes are the only up grade I think are worth doing
The only relevant comparison for a 60s Bronco would be: Jeep, IH Scout, Land rover Series 2. Cant compare any of them to a modern SUV
Please do one of these on the jeep wagoneer 😁
Classic Ford Bronco: For someone who wants a Scout, but also wants to be able to pick up a set of points or a timing chain at their local O'reilly's.
Can't stand the scout..especially the rear with its crude narrow tailgate and cheap taillights.the later scout II got larger and lost the utilitarian leaning of the original.
Just buy an ICON. They’re only $200K! 😉
Hace un mes salió la bronco nueva en 🇦🇷 está excelente y muy buena potencia 👍👌😶👏y es FORD 👍👌
Never realized the flip license plate was for driving with tailgate down. Duh
Clever vid!
It's 2022, and these are now going for six- figure prices
Wow Invest in simple rugged, Yes rusty, engineering. The bronco will get you and your gear in to places most Jeeps will go and you will have space for lunch, dinner tent and sleeping bags.
90 yr old guy I know has a 72 wagon, 6 cylinder. Original owner, 48K miles, in dry no rust country. Uncut. Any offers??
Roll bar...windshield and rear = Cage.
Cage = Surviving
No Cage = Memorial Services
*The Best Generation of Broncos
Its not a square Jeep, its a Ford Scout!😂
I had a 72. The two issues were the result of my ignorance. First, it had only one gas tank which gave you just over a hundred miles on a tank. Second, the dealer installed an aftermarket air conditioner which was likely made for pickup truck. Never got very cool. Otherwise it was an ok vehicle but a Jeep Wrangler had a much better four wheel drive.
It's a Bronco. The reason the price is so damn high is idiots that dont want yo do anything but look at them have bid the prices into orbit. Mostly by adding unnecessary glitz to a very common man ride. Get one and drive it or leave them for those that want to appreciate what they are
I luv my 72 I'll never sell it.
I mean, the new ones are based on a Ford Escape, have 3 cylinder engines and made in here in Mexico. Who would overpay for that? Answer, my neighbour.
That’s the Bronco “Sport”.
Uhhhh, there is a bigger Bronco that is nowhere near based on the Escape. The small one is just an Escape.
@@dougtotten1767 Still has Bronco on the name.
Looks like a psyco behind the wheel LOL!!!
I'm waiting for the bubble to burst after the new 2021 bronco hype dies down before I buy a first gen bronco. These first gen broncos are simply overpriced right now and this guy has the wrong guess. Prices of these jumped when they announced the new bronco was going to be made, and the prices will come back down when the hype for the new bronco dies down.
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00:58 So you mean it's not idiot proof? Good.
That is not Sam Smith
Haha!! In other words,,,P boys need not apply!!
Boxy, not that good looking, not really good at much. I'll pass. Too unsafe for my driving heheheh.
Oh good grief, THIS GUY....🤦♂️
I’m confused about the nostalgia. The new one sucks just like the old one. 🤔