1976 Ford Bronco 302, 3-speed, lifted wagon about 30% under recent driver sales
Running 302 early Bronco wagon from a licensed dealer, priced well below recent driver sales.
1976 Ford Bronco
Why we picked it
Drive The Coast in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, lists this red 1976 Bronco wagon at $37,000. It has a 302 V8, 3-speed manual, 4x4, power steering and power brakes, a black soft top, a suspension lift with fender flares, polished aluminum wheels and mud-terrain tires, plus a swing-away spare carrier with an ice chest mount and a vintage CB radio. The dealer says it starts easily, runs strong and shifts smoothly, and states it holds a clear title.
Recent sales of comparable modified driver Broncos have run from about $45,500 to $62,000, so the asking price leaves real room for sorting and upgrades. The listing gives no detail on rust or on how the flares were fitted, so an inspection matters more than usual here.
The value check
The seller is asking $37,000. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $45,500–$62,000, so the middle of the market is about $53,750. That put this car 31% under.
Modified, driver-quality early Bronco wagons sold on Bring a Trailer for $45,500 to $62,000 in September 2026. At $37,000 this one is about 31% under the midpoint.
- 1975 Bronco modified, BaT, $48,000 (Sep 2026)
- 1974 Bronco modified, BaT, $55,000 (Sep 2026)
- 1974 Bronco modified, BaT, $62,000 (Sep 2026)
- 1974 Bronco, BaT, $45,500 (Sep 2026)
- 1969 Bronco modified, BaT, $60,000 (Sep 2026)
What to check
- Early Bronco rust: check floor pans, rocker panels, door bottoms, the rear quarter wheel openings, tailgate and the cowl and windshield frame
- Fender flares often mean trimmed fenders; confirm whether the original sheet metal was cut
- Mileage is unknown (dealer page shows 12,345, classic.com 67,100, flagged as TMU)
- Check the frame around the steering box mount for cracks, a common early Bronco issue on lifted trucks
- 3-speed column-shift linkage and the Dana 20 transfer case should be checked for wear and leaks
- Confirm whether the 302 is original to the truck
Making it drive like new
The usual early Bronco upgrades apply: front disc brakes with a dual-circuit master cylinder if not fitted, a steering box brace and modern PS box, EFI on the 302 (or a Coyote swap for a full build), and a 5-speed or modern automatic in place of the 3-speed. A coil-spring front suspension kit and new radius-arm bushings will tame the lifted ride.
4 builders make a complete chassis for the 1966–77 Early Bronco. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
What 1966–77 Early Bronco cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 7 | $8,700 | $19,250 | $37,000 |
| Driver | 42 | $22,000 | $52,950 | $233,000 |
| Collector | 2 | $35,000 | $64,250 | $93,500 |
| Pro-build | 1 | $171,000 | $171,000 | $171,000 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Ford Bronco Half-Cab, Fuel-Injected 408 Stroker | ProjectDriver | $23,500 | Oct 19, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1972 Bronco | Driver | $55,000 | Oct 13, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1974 Bronco 302 | Driver | $38,777 | Oct 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1973 Bronco | Driver | $175,000 | Oct 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1966 Bronco Pickup | Driver | $34,250 | Oct 11, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1971 Bronco | Driver | $143,000 | Oct 10, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1976 Bronco | Driver | $57,050 | Oct 9, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1973 Bronco | Driver | $70,000 | Oct 8, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
